Business Registration Requirements
A general starting checklist of the registrations and permits Philippine businesses commonly need, by business type.
Sources & references
Official agency websites for each registration mentioned above — verify current requirements and fees directly with them.
- DTI
Business Name Registration System (BNRS)
Official portal for registering a business name as a sole proprietor.
Last reviewed: Aug 2026Visit site - SEC
Securities and Exchange Commission
Registration for partnerships and corporations, via the eSPARC online system.
Last reviewed: Aug 2026Visit site - BIR
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Certificate of Registration, Books of Accounts, invoicing, and tax obligations.
Last reviewed: Aug 2026Visit site - SSS
Social Security System
Employer registration once the business has employees.
Last reviewed: Aug 2026Visit site - PhilHealth
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation
Employer registration for employee health insurance contributions.
Last reviewed: Aug 2026Visit site - Pag-IBIG Fund
Home Development Mutual Fund
Employer registration for employee housing fund contributions.
Last reviewed: Aug 2026Visit site
Next steps
Once registered and ready to hire, these payroll tools come in handy.
Salary Calculator
Once registered, work out net pay for your first hires.
Government Contributions Calculator
Estimate SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions for your employees.
Payslip Generator
Create a clean, professional payslip in minutes.
13th Month Pay Calculator
Find out how much 13th month pay employees are entitled to.