Import and export of goods and services with the Philippines — a bilingual EN/RU contract in 5 minutes. Settlements in USD, CISG not ratified
Choose contract type →Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Filipino partner
Import electronics, coconut products, seafood, and fruit from the Philippines.
Export petroleum products, metals, fertilizers, and wheat.
A contract for services from Philippine companies: IT (BPO outsourcing), maritime crewing.
A contract for services to clients in the Philippines: energy, IT.
Key terms to reflect in the contract
The Philippines has not joined the CISG. Specify the governing law explicitly: Spanish-American-based Philippine law, Russian law, or a neutral jurisdiction.
no CISG · specify governing lawThe Philippine peso (PHP) is used domestically only. International contracts are settled in USD. SWIFT transfers via BDO, BPI, Metrobank.
USD · PHP domestic onlyA significant share of Philippine GDP comes from remittances by Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW). Importing labor services from the Philippines requires a special POEA-compliant contract.
OFW · labor servicesA Russian resident is required to repatriate proceeds within the contract deadlines. For amounts from 3 million RUB, a unique contract registration number (UNC) is issued.
173-FZ · repatriationAnswers to the most common questions
The Philippines is an archipelago nation with a population of over 110 million. The country is a major producer of electronics, seafood, and coconut products.
SEC Registration Number, verifiable via sec.gov.ph.
The CISG has not been ratified. The legal system is mixed (based on Spanish and American law). For dispute resolution — PDRCI or ICC.
Port of Manila. From Vladivostok — 15–20 days.