Grow Your Business

Thinking of starting a business? After registering your startup with the DTI (or the SEC), you’ll also need to secure the permits below from your local government or the city/region where your business is located.

2. The Mayor’s Permit (a.k.a. the Business Permit)
Where: Municipal or city hall in the place where you will set-up your business
What: Barangay clearance
Registration certificate from the DTI or SEC, valid IDs
Location sketch of your place of business
Community Tax Certificate

3. The Tax Registration Number (a.k.a. TIN)
Where: Bureau of Internal Revenue
What: Accomplished BIR forms 1901 or 1903, valid IDs
Location sketch of your place of business
A copy of your mayor’s permit or municipal license
Registration certificate from the DTI or SEC
Fee: P500.00 plus 1 percent of subscribed capital for the documentary stamp.

4. Special Permits
Depending on the nature of your business, you may also need to obtain special permits. If your home-based business, for example, will be dealing with food, chemicals, of any health-related product or service, a permit from the Department of Health’s Bureau of Food and Drugs would be needed. For a full list, visit the Philippine Business Registry website.

5. Social Security
If you have employees, you’re required to register them for Social Security protection. Of course, you should get one for yourself as well.
Where: Social Security System office
What: Accomplished SSS Form R-1 for employer registration
Accomplished SSS Form R-1A which lists the names of your employees
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