Activity No.

10: Architectural Firm

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS/ PROCEDURES IN APPLYING FOR BUSINESS IN THE

PHILIPPINES

The following procedures and requirements are needed in any type of business run to the
Philippines.

A. The business must register to its corresponding department or agency

[Sole proprietorships must be registered with the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI). Partnerships and corporations, on the other hand, must be
registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The name of the
business is also included in the registration.]
B. Must obtain the business permit
[Head to the local government unit of the place you intend to operate your business
in. Secure a business or mayor’s permit. Each municipality has its own specific
requirements and procedures for the registration of businesses, so be sure to check
the individual websites of these areas for more information.]

Many of the basic requirements include:

• DTI or SEC registration form
• Barangay clearance
• Zoning clearance
• Sketch of the location
• Land title or contract of lease
• Community tax certificate
• Public liability insurance
• Occupancy permit
• Sanitary permit
• Environmental permit
• Fire permit
• Other additional documents or permits
C. Register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

[After obtaining the necessary documents and permits, register the business with
the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Business owners need to get a Taxpayer
Identification Number (TIN) from the Revenue District Office (RDO) within the
registered location of the business.

There are two kinds BIR forms you can fill out depending on the type of business
you’re starting. These forms are:
• Form 1901 for people who are self-employed, single proprietors, or
professionals
• Form 1903 for partnerships and corporations]

D. Registering with the SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG Fund

[If you hire employees, register them with the necessary government programs.
The Social Security System (SSS) is a social insurance program that collects the
monthly contribution of employees, along with the share of their employer. The
SSS gives employees health and retirement benefits from their monthly
contributions, along with a variety of small loans. An SSS membership is
mandatory for all employees who are 60 years old and below.

The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is another government

agency that requires monthly contributions from the employee and the employer.

The Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG Fund) provides a variety of

housing loans to employees. Monthly contributions are deducted from the salary
of the employee.]

E. Additional Requirements
 [Aside from the requirements mentioned above, there are also other special
requirements that businesses need. These requirements depend on the nature of
the business and its corresponding industry. If you intend to open a school or offer
training or education programs, register with the Department of Education
(DepEd). For businesses that sell food products, register with the Bureau of Food
and Drugs (BFAD).

FilePino is uniquely positioned to help you set up your new business here in the
Philippines. If you’re just starting a new company, we have the contracts and know-
how to grow your business quickly.]

[https://www.filepino.com/business-registration/legal-requirements-for-
starting-a-business-in-the-philippines/]

ARCHITECTURAL / DESIGN FIRMS

Sole proprietorship – Edward Co Tan & Architects

[With a passion for sustainability, Edward Co Tan & Architects (ECTA) has established
itself among the top architectural firms in the Philippines by embracing advancements
and methodologies that complement the systems developed by environmental
institutions like the Philippine Green Building Council (PhilGBC), the U.S. Green
Building Council (USGBC), and the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
(LEED).

A five-time entrant in the BCI Top 10, ECTA continues to embark on several high-profile
projects in the country, bringing as much of their commitment to sustainability as
possible to each one. Some of the most recognizable projects of the firm include the
cylindrical Del Rosario Building in BGC, The Sanctuarium in Quezon City, and the
upcoming World Hotel and Residences in Quezon City.] from Lamudi.com.ph
This architectural firm offers sustainable approaches and focuses on what is better for an
environmental solution, I think this best describes how they commit and led them to
greater success- They introduced next-level design. According to my research Ar. Edward
Co Tan is licensed in different disciplines and that could be a factor in elevating their
strategies in marketing and design approach. In addition to that, he is involved in too
many projects before becoming one of the top architectural firms in the country. To have
a massive visual to their success, Ar. Tan has a huge interest in geometry and principles
of modernism and so I thought that this could be a fundamental raising a firm into the
top firm in the Philippines and even the world as wider competition.

https://ect-architects.com/principal-architect/

Partnership- Budji + Royal Architecture + Design

[BUDJI+ROYAL is an architectural design firm established by Royal Pineda and Budji

Layug, born out of their creative collaboration that began in 2001. The company prides
itself on bringing its signature organic modern style to the world. Their total approach to
design integrates the demands of interior design, architecture, furniture design,
landscaping, and home accessories into one complete practice.

Their award-winning portfolio features local and international resorts, hotels, airport
projects, and commercial and residential developments. They have projects across Hong
Kong, Singapore, Beijing, India, Turkey, Malaysia, Indonesia, USA, Australia, United
Kingdom, France, and Israel. Meranti Hotel in Quezon City, Lumot Vacation House in
Laguna, and Camara Residence in Makati City are their most well-known projects in the
country.] from Lamudi.com.ph

Budji and Royal aim to complement one design to each other every design plan. And these
designs and plans they have done are considered a masterpiece and should be a
masterpiece in every work. This type of mindset really set them into success, and up to
these times, they are continuously evolving and staying at the forefront of design
internationally.

https://budjiroyal.com/about-us/
Corporation- JSLA Architects

[With an impressive body of work composed of over 450 completed award-winning

projects, such as the SMX Convention Center in the SM Mall of Asia complex, JSLA
Architects has been committed to providing exceptional real estate services since 1983.
Their stellar portfolio also includes 37 of the 70 malls of SM, more than 30 buildings
in Bonifacio Global City, several BPO buildings in Robinsons Malls, and numerous hotels,
resorts, and residential properties across the country.

What started as to Jose Siao Ling and Associates, a small architectural practice, has grown
into a family corporate practice that encompasses more than 50 design capabilities. Their
main mission is to be a formidable presence in the architectural world, planning and
providing highly productive spaces that are safe, ingenious, efficient, and sustainable.]
from Lamudi.com.ph

I think the massive success they are experiencing is coming from the created family along
their journey. They establish productive works for years with passion and commitment.
In addition to that, every award-winning project formulates a foundation to build greater
works and inspired the following projects.

Lamudi Philippines Inc., L. (2021, September 27). Top Architectural Firms in the

Philippines. Lamudi. Retrieved November 10, 2021, from

https://www.lamudi.com.ph/journal/top-architectural-firms-in-the-philippines/