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Guides for Philippine founders

How to register and run a company here, in the order you'll do it. Each guide covers the steps, how long they take and where founders get stuck.

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9 guides published · Updated 11 October 2026
Topic 01

Business registration

Nine guides that take a company from its registered address to employer registration. Read the overview first, then the guide for your founder type, then each stage as you reach it.

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Business registration in the Philippines

The agencies involved, the six stages in order, and the one question that decides your path.

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Filipino founders

Sole proprietorship, partnership, OPC or corporation. Choose for the business you’ll have in two years: partners, investors, foreign shareholders.

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Founder guideLive

Foreign founders

Whether foreigners can own your activity, how much capital you need, which vehicle to use and who sits on the board.

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By stage
01Registered addressWhat the SEC, BIR and city hall each need from your addressRead →02SEC incorporationName, purposes, capital, people and principal officeRead →03BIR registrationTIN, books of accounts and invoicesRead →04Business permitThe mayor’s permit from your city hall, and its yearly renewalRead →05Bank accountWhat banks ask for, and which to considerRead →06Employer registrationSSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG once you hireRead →
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Annual compliance

The GIS, audited financial statements, BIR returns and your permit renewal, on one calendar.

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Hiring and payroll

Employer numbers, payroll deductions, remittance deadlines and what your first hire changes.

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