We set up your Philippine entity properly the first time: the right structure, filed with the right agencies.
The Philippines offers several ways for foreign and local businesses to operate — a domestic corporation, a one-person corporation, a branch office, or a representative office. Each has different ownership, capital, and tax implications.
We help you pick the structure that fits what you're building, then handle the registration itself: name reservation, SEC incorporation, BIR registration, and local permits.
Choose the entity type and reserve your company name with SEC. ~1 week.
Draft and file articles, deposit paid-up capital, receive your certificate. ~2–4 weeks.
Register with BIR and secure barangay and mayor's permits. ~2–3 weeks.
Open a corporate bank account and begin trading. Ongoing compliance starts.
Not sure about any of these? That's what the consultation is for.
In most sectors, yes — recent reforms have liberalized foreign ownership. Some activities remain restricted under the Foreign Investment Negative List. We'll confirm for your specific activity during the consultation.
A domestic corporation typically takes 4–8 weeks end to end, depending on document readiness and agency processing times.
It depends on the structure and whether the company is foreign-owned and export-oriented. Many domestic corporations start modestly; foreign-owned domestic-market companies face higher minimums. We'll work out the number for your case.
Not necessarily — much can be handled remotely with proper authorization, though some steps benefit from a local presence. We coordinate either way.
Book a free consultation and we'll plan the fastest compliant route to opening.
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