Business Registration
Any corporation operating in the Philippines is required to keep its SEC records current — reflecting its true address, ownership, and capital structure at all times. We manage every registration amendment, from address and equity changes to capital increases and business closure, in full compliance with the Revised Corporation Code.
Business Registration & Compliance Services
Registering a company in the Philippines doesn't end with the SEC or DTI. Every business must complete post-incorporation registrations across multiple agencies — the BIR, your LGU, and the statutory bodies SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG. We manage all of them on your behalf, with clear timelines and zero guesswork.
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The SEC is the primary corporate registration authority under R.A. 11232 (Revised Corporation Code). Beyond incorporation, businesses must maintain ongoing compliance — annual GIS filings, amendments to articles and by-laws, share transfers, and corporate secretarial services. We handle initial registration and every post-incorporation requirement.
Company Registration (5 or more incorporators)
Company Registration (fewer than 5 incorporators)
Company Registration — Branch Office
Company Registration — Lending Company
Amendment of Business Name
Amendment of Number of Shareholders
Amendment of Increase of Capital
Amendment of Articles of Incorporation / By-Laws
General Information Sheet (GIS) Filing
SEC Registration via eFAST / Online Submission Tool
Stock Transfer Agreement
Corporate Secretary (Outsourced)
Directorship (Outsourced)
SEC Compliance for Lending Companies
SEC E-Secure Registration
Retrieval of OST / eFAST / E-Secure Account
Foreign-owned corporations must file the General Information Sheet (GIS) within 30 days of their annual stockholders' meeting. Our corporate secretarial team manages all annual filings proactively.
The DTI governs sole-proprietorship registrations and several product and trade certifications. For individuals operating as sole proprietors, DTI registration is the mandatory first step before any other permit. The DTI also issues the Philippine Standard (PS) Quality Mark and Import Commodity Clearance (ICC) for regulated products.
DTI Sole Proprietorship Registration
DTI Certificate of Exemption
DTI — Additional Line of Business (New Registration)
DTI — Issuance of Certificate of Registration
DTI — Philippine Standard (PS) Quality and/or Safety Mark
DTI — Import Commodity Clearance (ICC)
DTI Business Closure
The PS Quality Mark and ICC are mandatory for certain regulated products — particularly electronics, appliances, and construction materials — before they can be legally sold or imported.
Every business must secure a Mayor's Permit (Business Permit) from the Local Government Unit where it operates, under the Local Government Code (R.A. 7160). Permits renew annually in the first quarter. Requirements and processing times vary by LGU — making professional assistance especially valuable for foreign businesses.
Business Permit Registration — Main Office
Business Permit Registration — Branch Office
Business Permit Registration — Warehouse
Business Permit Annual Renewal — Corporation
Business Permit Annual Renewal — Sole Proprietorship
Amendment of Business Name (BPLO)
Amendment of Business Address (BPLO)
Amendment — Additional Line of Business
Business Permit Update (Change of Business Information)
Business Closure — Branch (Corporation)
Business Closure — Main Office (Corporation)
Business permits expire on December 31 and must be renewed between January 1 and January 20 to avoid surcharges. We remind clients and manage the full renewal ahead of the deadline.
BIR registration establishes your official tax identity and authorizes you to issue legally recognized receipts and invoices. Beyond initial registration, the BIR governs VAT registration, system enrollment, and documentary updates whenever your business information changes.
BIR Online Registration & Update System (ORUS) Application
BIR TIN Application — Personal
BIR TIN Application — Foreign Company
BIR TIN Updating & Re-printing
BIR Certificate of Registration (COR) — Business Tax / Tax Type
BIR Certificate of Registration — Non-VAT to VAT Conversion
BIR VAT Registration & Service Fee
BIR Authority to Print (ATP) Application
BIR E-Sales Registration (New)
BIR E-Invoicing Service
BIR Business Address Amendment / Update
BIR Share Transfer
BIR Book of Accounts Registration
Foreign companies must obtain a BIR TIN for the Philippine entity — separate from any personal TIN — before operating. All receipts and invoices must be BIR-registered and authority-to-print compliant before issuance.
Every employer must register with — and remit monthly contributions to — the three mandatory benefit agencies: SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG (HDMF). These are non-negotiable obligations under Philippine labor law and must be completed before hiring. We manage employer registration, employee enrollment, and ongoing contribution compliance across all three.
Employer Registration — SSS, PhilHealth & Pag-IBIG (all three)
Amendment of Start Date of Operations (all three agencies)
Employee Membership Registration — with ID (per employee)
Employee Membership Registration — without ID, with number
Change of Registered Address / Signatories (per agency)
Change of Email Address & Contact Number (per agency)
Online Mandatories Access — Password Reset
Filing of Closure / Dissolution (mandatories)
Filing of Temporary Suspension
SSS Case Settlement & Payment of Penalties
SSS Sickness Benefit Application
SSS Maternity Application
SSS Loan Processing
Pag-IBIG (HDMF) Loan Processing
Directorship for Labor & Employment Mandatories
Foreign-owned companies hiring Philippine-based employees must register as employers before the first payroll. Late registration or remittance exposes the company and its directors to penalties and legal liability.
The DOLE regulates employment standards, workplace safety, and the hiring of foreign nationals. Companies employing alien workers must comply with the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) process. Businesses with 50+ employees must meet occupational safety standards under Rule 1020, and contracting firms need Rule 174 certification.
DOLE — Employer Registration Number (ERN) & AEP Application
DOLE — Rule 1020 Occupational Safety & Health Standards
DOLE — Rule 174 Certificate of Registration
DOLE — Safety Officer & Company Compliance Assistance
DOLE — Outsourced Safety Officer
Foreign nationals must hold a valid Alien Employment Permit (AEP) — employer- and position-specific — secured before work begins and renewed annually. We manage the full AEP application and renewal.
Beyond agency-specific registrations, businesses frequently need ancillary compliance services — from updating registered purposes and addresses across agencies to printing SEC-compliant receipts and handling sworn statements. We manage these so your core operations are never disrupted.
Amendment of Business Purpose (SEC / BIR / BPLO)
Amendment of Business Address (all agencies)
Service Invoice / Collection Receipt Printing
Sworn Statement / Certifications
SEC Appearance Fee
Let us handle the paperwork
Tell us where you are in your setup and we'll map out exactly which registrations you need, in what order, and by when.