SEC Requirements

DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRATION

OF
CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
(7 October 2014)

All applications and supporting documents must be in four (4) copies

and in A4 size bond paper with a cover sheets.
Documents signed abroad must be authenticated by the Philippine
Embassy or Consulate in the country where signed.
Audited Financial Statements and Special Audit Reports must be
certified by an independent Certified Public Accountant (CPA), with
Statement of Representation filed with the SEC. Said statement must
indicate the CPA Cert. No., PRC/BOA No. and the PTR No. of the CPA and
SEC accreditation of External Auditor if applicable.
All applications must indicate the Tax Identification Number (TIN) of the
incorporators, directors/trustees, stockholders/members for
corporations, and partners for partnerships.
Foreign investors are allowed to indicate passport number in lieu of TIN
for registration of a corporation/partnership.

I. REGISTRATION OF CORPORATIONS
A. STOCK CORPORATIONS
Basic Requirements:
1. Name Verifications Slip (may be secured online or at SEC
Name Verifications Unit)
2. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
3. Treasurers affidavit
4. Joint Affidavit of two incorporators to change corporate name
(not required if already stated in AI)
Additional Requirements
1. Endorsement/clearance from other government agencies, if
applicable