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Reserve and Register Your Business

Name in Securities and Exchange


Commission (SEC)

Acquire Barangay Clearance

Starting-up a
Corporation

Acquire business permit from the


Mayor’s Office
Register your business with the
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

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Basic Requirements and Procedure in Registering a Corporation
Here are the basic requirement and procedure in registering a corporation:

1. Reserve and Register Your Business Name in Securities and Exchange


Commission (SEC), as follows:
 Check if your desired business name is available via SEC online website or at SEC Office in
Mandaluyong
 If available, register/reserve your business name via SEC online website or at SEC Name
Verification Unit – SEC Office in Mandaluyong
 Prepare, sign and notarize the following:
o Articles of Incorporation;
o By Laws
o Treasurer’s Affidavit; and
o Joint affidavit of two incorporators undertaking to change corporate name
immediately upon receipt of notice or directive from the Securities and Exchange
Commission that another corporation, partnership, or person has acquired a prior right
to the use of that name or that name has been declared misleading, deceptive,
confusingly similar to a registered name, or contrary to public morals, good customs
or public policy. (Not required if the Articles of Incorporation have a provision on this
commitment).
 Submit notarized documents to SEC Office in Mandaluyong City
 Claim your SEC Certificate of Registration

Processing Time: At least one (1) week upon submission of complete documents

2. Acquire Barangay Clearance


Once the corporation is registered with SEC the next step is to get a barangay clearance in the
barangay where your business is located.

Here are the basic steps

 Go to the barangay where your business is located to secure and fill-up application form
 Submit your completed application form together with the following:
o Certificate of Business Registration from SEC
o Two (2) valid IDs
o Proof of Address such as Contract of Lease (if rented) or Certificate of Land Title (if
owned)

Processing Time: 1 day upon submission of complete documents.


3. Acquire Business Permit from the Mayor’s Office
Once you have a Barangay Clearance Certificate, the next step is to acquire a Business Permit in
the municipality where your business is located.

Here are the basic steps and requirements:

 Go to the municipal office where your business is located to secure and fill-up application
form
 Submit your completed application form together with the following:
o Certificate of Business Registration from SEC
o Barangay Clearance Certificate
o Two (2) valid IDs
o Proof of Address such as Contract of Lease (if rented) or Certificate of Land Title (if
owned)

Processing Time: At least one week upon submission of complete documents. But It can take
longer depending on the permit requirements based on the industry.

4. Register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)


Once you have the Mayor’s Business Permit, you can now register with the BIR.

Here are the basic steps and requirements:

 Go to the Regional District Office (RDO) where your business is located


 Fill-up registration form as follows:
o BIR Form 1903 – Application for Registration (For Partnership/Corporation)
 Submit completed registration form together with the following:
o Certificate of Registration form SEC
o Barangay Clearance
o Business Permit from the Mayor’s Office
o Proof of Address such as Contract of Lease (if rented) or Certificate of Land Title (if
owned)
o Valid IDs, if applicable.
 Pay the Registration Form (BIR Form 0605) and Documentary Stamp Tax (BIR Form 2000),
if applicable.
 Register your book of accounts and receipts/invoices.
 Claim your Certificate of Registration (BIR Form 2303)

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