Regulatory Alerts2026-07-20
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Guidelines on the Implementation of Paperless Filing for Select Amendment Applications Through the eAMEND Portal
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issues guidelines for the optional paperless filing of select amendment applications for corporations through its eAMEND Portal. This circular applies to amendments concerning specific provisions in the Articles of Incorporation, such as changes in principal office address or term of existence, and By-Laws, including the date of annual meetings or fiscal year. Applicants must upload duly executed and notarized documents in PDF format, pay 100% of filing fees upfront within ten calendar days, and ensure the Corporate Secretary has an eSECURE account. Corporations must retain original signed and notarized documents for verification, with failure to present them upon directive within fifteen calendar days incurring a PHP20,000.00 penalty and/or revocation of the application.