Title
Finality of Mass Revocation Orders of Corporations
Law
Sec Circular No. 4, Series Of 2008
Decision Date
May 15, 2008
SEC Circular No. 4, Series of 2008 establishes a deadline for corporations revoked en masse for non-filing of reports between 1936 and 2000 to petition for the reversal of their revocation orders, with specific dates set for each group of corporations.
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Grounds for Revocation

  • Failure to file mandatory reports covering period from 1997-2005, depending on registration years.
  • Non-commencement of corporate charter within two years from incorporation.
  • Failure to maintain continuous operation for at least five years in certain cases.
  • Revocation publicized through newspapers (Philippine Daily Inquirer and Philippine Star).

Effectivity of Revocation Orders

  • Revocation orders became effective on specified publication dates.
  • Lists exact dates for publication and revocation per corporation registration grouping.

Petitions to Set Aside Revocation

  • Corporations affected by these orders may file Petitions to Set Aside the Order of Revocation.
  • Deadlines for filing these petitions range from May 26, 2009 to August 2, 2012, depending on original revocation date.
  • Failure to file petitions within the prescribed deadlines will result in revocation becoming final and executory.

Verification and Assistance

  • Corporations or interested parties may verify coverage under this Circular by visiting the Law and Regulation Division, Company Registration and Monitoring Department, SEC Building, Mandaluyong City.

Legal Authority and Adoption

  • Circular issued by the SEC Chairperson FE B. Barin and the Commission en banc.
  • Adopted on May 15, 2008.

Summary of Key Legal Concepts

  • Emphasizes regulatory compliance via mandatory report filing.
  • Maintains corporate accountability through revocation enforcement.
  • Establishes procedural remedy through petition for revocation reconsideration.
  • Provides clear timelines and guidance to ensure due process.
  • Publishes revocation orders to ensure public notice and transparency.

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