When do you need an SPA?Let us say you are in Canada and you’ve decided to sell real estate property that you own in the Philippines, but you do not want to travel. You can simply authorize your “tito” (uncle) or “tita” (aunt) to do the paperwork for you, all you have to do is execute an SPA. The same goes if you are buying a condominium in the Philippines but does not have time to travel for the signing of purchase documents or bank loan application. Generally, you must execute an SPA if you need someone else to deal with your real estate property in the Philippines. Show
Is an SPA always required if you need someone to do things for you in the Philippines?Whether an SPA is required depends on the nature of things that needs to be done. You do not need an SPA if you want someone to buy “toyo” (soy sauce), “suka” (vinegar) or “patis” (fish sauce) for you. It is best to confirm with the persons or offices that you need to deal with in the Philippines. As a rule of thumb, if you are dealing with private corporations (such as property developers, schools, or banks) and government offices (like SSS, GSIS, PAG-IBIG or LTO), you will likely need an SPA. If in doubt, it is better to have an SPA for important transactions. Here are some examples of when you might need an SPA for the Philippines:
Tell us about your legal matter, and we’ll tell you how we can help. Does the SPA need to be authenticated or consularized?An SPA notarized in Canada will most likely need to be consularized or authenticated (or sometimes referred to as “red ribbon”) but it depends on the person, office, or institution you are going to deal with. It is always a good idea to have the SPA consularized before sending it to the Philippines to avoid wasting time and money. What does “authenticated” or “consularized” mean?It is a process by which your SPA (or any legal document) executed abroad is made valid for use in the Philippines. For example, if your SPA was executed in any of the provinces or territories of Canada by a notary public (or a commissioner for taking oaths), it needs to be authenticated or consularized so that it can be used in the Philippines. If the SPA was signed in front of notary public in Ontario, it is valid in Ontario but not necessarily valid in the Philippines. That is why it needs to undergo the authentication or consularization process. The Philippine Consulate General and Philippine Embassy in Canada will verify whether the person who notarized your SPA is duly authorized to do so. You can prepare the SPA and have it consularized by yourself. Simply follow the instructions of the Philippine Consulate General of your choice. Here are the links to their websites for more information: Philippine Consulate General Toronto, Canada Click one of the services that best suits your needs: CLICK ON THE ITEMS TO VIEW SAMPLES (all in pdf fillable
format): Affidavit of Appearance Affidavit of Consent Affidavit of
Identity Affidavit of Support and Consent and Special Power of Attorney Affidavit of Support and Consent (RP to US and vice versa/WEG) Affidavit of Undertaking Affidavit of Citizenship for Batas Pambansa Blg. 185 General Power of
Attorney - this authorizes your agent/attorney in fact to do acts of administration on your behalf. Sale, mortgage or any other encumbrance on your property is an act of ownership and cannot be covered by a General Power of Attorney. Special Power of Attorney - this authorizes your agent/attorney in fact to do specific acts and functions. Authentication of a Public Document through Apostille Beginning May 15, 2019, the Consulate cannot authenticate the signatures on the following public documents: (1) notarized documents and (2) documents signed/issued/certified by a Federal, State, County, City, University or School Official. To use these types of public documents in the Philippines, these will only require an apostille certificate issued by competent authorities such as the following:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (click on the links)
Authentication of a Public Document through Apostille Beginning May 15, 2019, the Consulate cannot authenticate the signatures on the following public documents: (1) notarized documents and (2) documents signed/issued/certified by a Federal, State, County, City, University or School Official. To use these types of public documents in the Philippines, these will only require an apostille certificate issued by competent authorities such as the following:
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES (click on the links)
[responsivevoice_button voice="US English Female" buttontext="AUDIO VERSION"] The Consulate, through its Consular Officers, can notarize documents signed by individuals that will be used or presented in the Philippines. The notarized document will have a covering page ("ACKNOWLEDGMENT") with the gold eyelet and seal. PERSONAL APPEARANCE OF THE SIGNATORY OR SIGNATORIES IS A REQUIREMENT FOR CONSULAR NOTARIZATION.
PROCEDURE Before going to the Consulate, do the following:
When you are arrive at the Consulate after pre-checking at the Consulate waiting area at the lobby:
If you can or able to go to the Philippines for your NBI Clearance, then you can set up your appointment here . [ SAMPLE FILLED UP NBI FORM HERE ]
[responsivevoice_button voice="US English Female" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Importation of Pets to the Philippines BAI MC 43 Clarificatory Guidelines Re Documentary Requirements in the Application for SPSIC for Pets NEW REQUIREMENTS FOR BRINGING PETS TO THE PHILIPPINES The Philippine Consulate General informs the public of the revised requirements for the transport of pets from the United States to the Philippines:
Failure to present these requirements may result in pet/s being quarantined upon arrival in the Philippines. Effective June 01, 2018, dogs and cats imported without the required identification will be declined entry and returned to its origin. All costs incurred will be shouldered by the importer. The public is further informed that authentication of the USDA Health Certificate by the Philippine Consulate General is no longer required. ANNEX A: TRANSPORT OF PETS REQUIREMENTS:
Note: the above requirements must be presented at the Philippine airport upon arrival of the pet. (Failure to present the requirements may result in pet/s being quarantined upon arrival). PROCEDURES:
Applicant will be asked for a Username (email) and password, which will be used to check the status of the application. The status could be: 1) for Endorsement (meaning the application is waiting for the signature of the approving authority); 2) Approved; Rejected (the applicant will have to re-apply). To check the status of the application, go to http://www.intercommerce.com.ph/home.asp or http://www.intercommerce.com.ph/login.asphome=HOME If approved, click the reference number and it will bring applicant to the 3-page SPS permit. Print the permit and present this at the Quarantine station in the airport (Philippines). Approval usually takes 1-2 days. Validity of the SPS permit is two months. Please read the other requirements on the permit in order to import your pet(s), i.e. Veterinary Health Certificate and the updated Vaccination Record. For the updated Vaccination Record, the following is needed: DOGS: rabies vaccination and vaccination against distemper, leptospirosis, parvovirus, adenovirus type 2. CATS: rabies vaccination and vaccination against herpes, calicivirus, panleukopenia and feline leukemia
Secure a health certificate for each pet from a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) veterinarian or USDA-accredited veterinarian. The health certificate should be dated within 30days before the date of arrival in the Philippines. The certificate should certify that the animal is free from, and has not been recently exposed to, any dangerous or communicable disease, and that it has been given anti-rabies and other required inoculation. Importation of Used Vehicles to the Philippines [responsivevoice_button voice="US English Female" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Only qualified individuals may bring in a used motor vehicle which shall be duly covered by a prior authority to import. Under appendix 1-D of BSP Circular-Letter, Series of 1995, dated October 19, 1995, the importation of used vehicles continue to be regulated and would therefore require prior authority from the Bureau of Import Services (BIS), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). No Dollar Importation Program Application Form and Requirements [click here] . WHO IS QUALIFIED TO IMPORT USED MOTOR VEHICLES? Pursuant to Sec.3 of E.O.156 and Sec.1,Part II of the Implementing Guidelines thereof, the following individuals are allowed to import used motor vehicle under the No-Dollar Import Program:
Provided that:
IS PERSONAL PRESENCE OF THE CAR-OWNER NECESSARY? Personal presence by the car-owner of the used motor vehicle is required. IS THERE ANY OTHER RESTRICTION ON THE MOTOR VEHICLE THAT MAY BE BROUGHT IN? Yes. Whether brand-new or not, the motor vehicle should be left-hand drive. IS THE IMPORTED VEHICLE SUBJECT TO TAXES AND DUTIES? Yes. Whether brand-new or used, purchased or donated, the imported vehicle is subject to 40% Customs duty, 10% VAT and Ad Valorem Tax from 15% to 100% depending on its piston displacement. Its book value serves as the tax base and not the purchase price nor the acquisition cost. The book value is sourced from universally accepted motor vehicle reference books such as the Red Book, Blue Book, World Book depending on the origin of the imported vehicle. ARE SPARE PARTS SENT WITH THE MOTOR VEHICLE ALSO TAXABLE? Yes. These are taxed separately. HOW CAN WE INQUIRE THE TAXES AND DUTIES PAYABLE? By writing and providing information about the vehicle as to the make, brand, year model, piston displacement, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or chassis number or sending a copy of the registration to: Valuation Center & Library
One Stop Processing Center ARE THERE OTHER CHARGES ASIDE FROM TAXES AND DUTIES? Yes. There are other non-customs charges that may be due on the shipment such as: storage and arrastre fees which may be collected by the privately-owned arrastre operator; by the shipping line and wharfage dues by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). HOW IMPORTANT IS THE PRIOR IMPORT AUTHORITY (PIA)? It is very important if the vehicle would not qualify as brand-new as herein defined. A used motor vehicle not covered by PIA shall be seized and may only be released upon payment of heavy penalties on top of the taxes and duties due thereon. HOW IS PIA OBTAINED? By submitting to BIS a duly accomplished application form which may be obtained from it and the following documents duly authenticated by the nearest Philippine Consulate abroad where the car-owner resides:
WHERE IS THE BIS LOCATED? The address is as follows:
IS DEPRECIATION IN VALUE ACCORDED TO IMPORTED VEHICLES? Yes, if the imported motor vehicle is an older model or an earlier than the current year model. The depreciation schedule is 10% per year counted downwards from current year which has a depreciation rate of zero percent (0%). Motor vehicles with a piston displacement of 2000 cc and above may be given a maximum depreciation of 50%, while those below 2000 cc, up to the maximum of 70%. IS THE IMPORTATION OF MOTOR VEHICLE SUBJECT TO PRE-SHIPMENT INSPECTION (PSI) BY SGS IN THE COUNTRY OF EXPORTATION? Under Joint-Order 1-91, individually owned motor vehicle is not subject to pre-shipment inspection by SGS. The importation thereof need not be covered by a Clean Report of Findings (CRF) issued by SGS. Non-individually-owned vehicles or those imported for commercial purposes should therefore undergo PSI and their importation should be covered by CRF. Requirements for the Issuance of a Provisional Certificate of Philippine Registry Requirements for the Issuance of a Provisional Certificate of Philippine Registry (PCPR)
Waiver of PH Flag vessel requirement (PD1466) [responsivevoice_button voice="US English Female" buttontext="Listen to Post"] Presidential Decree 1466 and its Implementing Rules . List of Philippine flag vessels operating overseas .
A. When the services of a suitable Philippine Flag vessel are not available at reasonable freight rates and within a reasonable period of (Rule IX A.1):
B. Rule IX A.4
Waiver of the Two-Year Home-Country Residency Requirement For Exchange Visitors to the US (J-1 visa waiver) 2010 Guidelines from the Exchange Visitor Program (EVP) Committee of the Philippines: [embeddoc url="https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/EVP_Resolution_01-2010.pdf" download="all"] No Objection Statement (NOS) Application Form [embeddoc url="https://www.philippineconsulatela.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/NOS-Application-Form.pdf" download="all"] Contact the EVP Committee here Service of Legal Process (Summons, Court Orders, Depositions etc.) from the Philippines
For Orders Issued by a Philippine Court to serve an order, summons or legal documents within this Consulate's jurisdiction:
For Depositions Upon Written Interrogatories within this Consulate's jurisdiction:
NOTE: For Judicial Affidavits under A.M. No. 12-8-8-SC, it is suggested that instead of executing a judicial affidavit, the would be affiant is advised to comply with the requirements for deposition upon written interrogatories. What are the requirements to get special power of attorney?How to get special power of attorney. The name and address of the principal.. The ID, physical address, and agent's details.. A reason to get the SPA.. Date and the place where one will sign that form.. The principal's signature.. The principal's name, identification number, and the ID expiry date.. How can I get special power of attorney Philippines?5 steps on how to process your Special Power of Attorney (SPA). Prepare SPA. Self-preparing. ... . Notarize SPA. Have your SPA notarized by visiting Notary public.. Authenticate SPA. By going to Official Document Services (ODS) and having your SPA authenticated.. Consularize SPA. ... . Send to the Philippines.. How do you get a special power of attorney abroad?Requirements in getting a Consularized SPA
Personal appearance. Two witnesses (both should be of legal age and available for personal appearance at the Embassy during the execution of the SPA) Valid IDs of witnesses. Notarial fee (amount varies per country)
How much is the notarial fee for special power of attorney?For example, one original notarized Special Power of Attorney and one original notarized Deed of Donation will cost a total of $50.
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