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BUSINESS REGISTRATION
PROCESSING
AR 4242 PRESENTATION
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ABBREVIATIONS

PRC BIR
PROFESSIONAL BUREAU OF INTERNAL
REGULATION COMMISSION REVENUE

DTI SEC
DEPARTMENT OF TRADE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
AND INDUSTRY COMMISSION

MAYORS PERMIT
CITY HALL
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PRC PROCESS OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION

Self - Employed Individuals / Corporations and
Partnerships
Obtain a PRC License
Determine if Registration with PRC is Required
01 Some professions require registration with the 04 Once you have completed the education, experience,
PRC before being able to operate a business. and licensure examination (if required), you can apply
You need to determine if your profession falls for a PRC license. You can do this by submitting the
under this category. following requirements:
PRC application form
Transcript of records
Certificate of completion of a professional
Complete the Required Education and Experience program
02 Before you can register with the PRC, you Certificate of work experience
need to complete the required education and Proof of payment of the registration fee
experience for your profession.
Register Your Business with Appropriate
Government Agencies
Pass the Licensure Examination 05 After obtaining your PRC license, you need to register
03 For some professions, you need to pass the your business with the appropriate government
licensure examination conducted by the PRC. agencies, such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
This will depend on the requirements of your or the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),
profession. depending on the nature of your business.
PRC Application firm Transcript of Records
Certificate of Completion of
Work experience
a Professional Program
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BIR PROCESS OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION

Self - Employed Individuals / Corporations and
Partnerships
Obtain Other Permits
Obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Attend the Briefing and Receive Your Certificate of and Licenses
01 If you don't have a TIN yet, you need to apply 03 Registration (COR)
05 Depending on the nature of your
for one. You can do this by filling out the BIR Once you have submitted the requirements, business, you may need to obtain
Form 1901 (Application for Registration) and you will be asked to attend a briefing about tax other permits and licenses from
submitting it to the nearest BIR office. You will rules and regulations. After the briefing, you other government agencies, such
also need to submit a photocopy of your valid will receive your Certificate of Registration as the Department of Trade and
ID. (COR). Industry (DTI) or Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC).

Register with the BIR Register your Books of Accounts

02 To register with the BIR, you need to submit
04 After receiving your COR, you need to register your
the following requirements:
books of accounts. You can do this by submitting the
BIR Form 1901 (Application for
following requirements to the BIR:
Registration)
BIR Form 1905 (Application for Authority to Use
Photocopy of your TIN
Computerized Accounting System or Components
Photocopy of your valid ID
Thereof/Loose-Leaf/Manual Books of Accounts)
Mayor's Permit (if applicable)
Photocopy of your COR
DTI Certificate of Business Name
Sample of your books of accounts (such as
Registration or SEC Certificate of
journals and ledgers)
Incorporation
Proof of Address (such as a utility bill)
BIR Form 1901 Sample of books of accounts
BIR Form 1905 BIR Form 1902 for TIN
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SEC PROCESS OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION

Self - Employed Individuals / Corporations and
Partnerships

Choose a Business Name Pay the Registration Fee

01 Before registering with the SEC, you need to
03 The registration fee for corporations and
choose a unique business name. You can partnerships is based on the amount of
check the availability of the name by visiting authorized capital stock. You can check the fees
the SEC website or going to the SEC office. on the SEC website or at the SEC office. You can
pay the fee at any authorized bank.

Prepare the Required Documents Register your Books of Accounts

02 To register with the SEC, you need to prepare 04
the following documents: After preparing the documents and paying the
Articles of Incorporation or Partnership registration fee, you can submit them to the SEC
By-laws office. You will receive a reference number, which you
Treasurer’s Affidavit can use to track the status of your application.
Joint Affidavit of Two Incorporators
Written Undertaking to Change Corporate Wait for the Certificate
Name (if necessary) of Registration
SEC Form F-100 (for domestic 05 After submitting the documents, you need to wait for
corporations) or SEC Form F-105 (for the SEC to process your application. Once approved,
partnerships) you will receive a Certificate of Registration, which
Registration Data Sheet indicates that your business is now legally registered
Valid IDs of the incorporators/partners with the SEC.
SEC CERTIFICATE OFFICIAL RECEIPT (SEC)
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DTI PROCESS OF BUSINESS REGISTRATION

Self - Employed Individuals / Corporations and
Partnerships

Register Business Name in DTI Register for a Barangay Business Clearance

01 1. Prepare your business name. According to DTI, your business 02 1. Prepare the requirements.
name (BN) refers to any name, other than your true name, that
you’re going to use in regard to your business. Two valid IDs
Proof of Address. Contract of Lease (if rented) or Certificate of Land Title (if owned)
2. Confirm the availability of your business name. After Certificate of registration from DTI
preparing your business name ideas, search them on DTI’s
website and check if it’s available for use. 2. Go to the barangay where your business is located. Fill up the application form,
submit it together with other requirements, and claim your Barangay Business
3. Fill up the online registration form. If your business name is Clearance.
available, you can already proceed and fill up DTI’s online
registration form through their Business Name Registration
System (BNRS). Take note of the reference code that will be Register for a Mayor’s Permit
provided to you as you will use it in all transactions with BNRS.
03 (Requirements and Processes may vary on each city.)

4. Pay the registration fee. After filling up your online

registration form, follow the instructions, and pay the necessary
registration fee within 7 calendar days from the application
date. You can pay the fee via GCash, PayMaya, or Credit/Debit 04 Register Your Business in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Card.
ONLINE REGISTRATION
DTI Form (Sole Proprietorship)
DTI Form (Corp. / Partnership)
DTI Certificate of Business
Proof of Address (Utility Bill)
Name Registration
DTI CERTIFICATE
CEBU CITY
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1 Evaluation and Assessment 2 PAYMENT

A. Fill up the Application Forms

Pay taxes and fees due and comply with regulatory
DTI Certificate / SEC and Article of Incorporation with Secretary’s
requirements.
Certificate (New)
For New - after payment wait for the inspection of the Joint
Financial Documents (Renewal)
Sales journal Inspection Team.

Certificate of Gross Issued by the Lessor

Percentage Returns
Annual Income Tax Return and Comparative Financial Statement
of the Preceding Year.

1.1 Evaluation and Assessment 3 VERIFICATION AND RELEASE

B. Old Business Permit Renewal Complete all requirements in Step One and Step Two.
Original Barangay Clearance with official receipt. CTC of Business and Employees
Certificate of Property Holdings, (if lessor). Sanitary Permit
Real Property Tax Clearance, (if owned). Fire and Safety Inspection Certificate
Contract of Lease, (if renting).
Occupational Permit
CCENRO Certificate
Joint Inspection Report (New)
Occupational Permit CCENRO Certificate Joint Inspection
Report (New)
CCENRO APPLICATION FORM

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SANITARY PERMIT

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ELECTRICAL PERMIT

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 Original Copy Business
Permit Application Form
(BPLO's Copy)
Duplicate Copy Business
Permit Application Form
(OWNER's Copy)
Triplicate Copy Business
Permit Application Form
(CTO's Copy)

NOTE: Accomplish the forms

in three (3) copies.

NEW Applications must be

duly NOTARIZED.

Paper size – Long / 8.5″ x 13″

Effective in 2018.
MAYOR'S BUSINESS
PERMIT
MANDAUE CITY
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Mandaue City

Application for New Business Online Application

1 Submit Requirements 2 Online Process

DTI/SEC (complete set of pages) /CDA

Barangay Clearance / City Clearance
Sworn Declaration of Capital Investment
Contract of Lease / Aff. of Consent or No Rent / Tax
Declaration (if owned)
Zoning Requirements for Locational Clearance
Sketch of Location (Hand drawn - No Erasures)
2022 Updated Tax Declaration of Lot & Bldg. & Tax Map
(proceed to City Assessor's Office - Inside Mandaue City
Hall)
Certificate of Occupancy / OBO Certification
Homeowner's Consent (if in subdivision)
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After the Submission

3 Verification 5 Payment

Checking all the information filled out by the business Application has been assessed and the Tax Order of Payment
registrant and if all required documents were uploaded is (TOP) has also been sent to registrant's email address, proceed
correct. to payment via online or walk-in.

4 Endorsement (Zoning) 6 License Issued

Approval of Locational Clearance, the Zoning Office validates the The business owner/authorized may claim the official business
area of business registrant permit after a proof of compliance with the post registration
requirements
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Claiming Requirements

7 Bring the following to BPLO:

DTI/SEC/CDA
Barangay Clearance / City Clearance
Notarized Sworn Declaration of Capital Investment
Contract of Lease / Aff. of Consent or No Rent / Tax Declaration (if owned)
Original Copy of Official Receipt of Business Tax Payment
2022 Tax Order of Payment
Post-Registrations Requirements
Locational Clearance
2022 Real Property Tax Clearance
2022 Community Taxes - Company/Employee
2022 Occupational Tax (for professionals not requiring government examination, i.e. Brokers)
2022 Professional Tax Receipt (for those engaged in the practice of profession requiring government examination, i.e.
Lawyers)
Special Power of Attorney(SPA) / Secretary's Certificate (if claimant is not the owner)
Other applicable primary or supplementary requirements (i.e. PCAB, FDA, Department of Energy, BSP)
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Renewal

7.1 Bring the following to BPLO:

DTI/SEC/CDA
Barangay Clearance
Notarized Sworn Declaration of Capital Investment
Contract of Lease / Affidavit of Consent or No Rent / Tax Declaration (if owned)
Original Copy of Official Receipt of Business Tax Payment
2023 Tax Order of Payment

Post-Registrations Requirements
2023 Real Property Tax Clearance
2023 Community Taxes - Company/Employee
2023 Occupational Tax (for professionals not requiring government examination, i.e. Brokers)
2023 Professional Tax Receipt (for those engaged in the practice of profession requiring government examination, i.e. Lawyers)
Updated Special Power of Attorney(SPA) / Secretary's Certificate (if claimant is not the owner)
Other applicable primary or supplementary requirements (i.e. PCAB, FDA, Department of Energy, BSP)
Regulatory Clearances (Environmental Conformity Clearances, Sanitary Permit, City Veterinary Clearance (if applicable))
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Regulatory Process

8 Environmental Clearance

Requirements:
Tax Order of Payment
Official Receipt of Tax Order of Payment
Filled up Notarized Application Form
Special Power of Attorney(SPA) / Secretary's Certificate, DENR Documents (if applicable)

Process:
Send all requirements to [email protected]
Wait for a confirmation/acknowledgement.

Other MCENRO Forms

Hauling Permit Form
Transport Permit Form
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Regulatory Process

9 Sanitary Permit

Non-Food Establishment Requirements:

Business Assessment & Official Receipt
Health Cards (Employees & Owner/Manager)
Chest X-Ray Result
Medical Certificate (if the person will not be present during the signing of the health
card)
1x1 or 2x2 ID Picture (1 pc)
Inspection Report
Other Regulatory Requirements

Process:
Submit all requirements to City Health Office
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10 Fire Safety Inspection Certificate

Regulatory Process
Requirements (with previous year certificate):
Tax Order of Payment (current year - 2 copies)
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate C.Y. 2021
Building Tax Declaration Receipt (current year - if owner)
Contract of Lease (if renting or Certification of Non Rental)
Fire Insurance Policy (if your Business is insured or if not insure certification from the company)
Receipt of Barangay Clearance

Requirements (New or Renewal without FSIC last year):

Tax Order of Payment (current year - 2 copies)
Building Tax Declaration Receipt (current year - if owner)
Occupancy Permit / Certification from OBO
Contract of Lease (if renting or Certification of Non Rental)
Fire Insurance Policy (if your Business is insured or if not insure certification from the company)
Receipt of Barangay Clearance

Process:
Submit all necessary documents
Fill out the FSIC From completely & submit back to assessment section for stamping upon payment
Wait for your Business Name to be called in Payment Section
Claim your Certificate (Date Given) to Releasing and present your Claim Stub

Note:
Submission of Requirements will be accepted 30 days before the expiry date or date issued of FSIC (previous year)
Provide photocopies of all requirements and place in a Long White Folder
Incomplete documents will not be Assessed/Accepted
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Application for New Business

1 Application and Assesment 3 Submit and Claim

File the accomplished unified form All regulatory documents from Steps 1 and 2 and other
For NEW Application requirements as may be necessary
Min. Requirements
DTI/SEC/CDA Registration
Occupancy Permit
Contract of Lease (if Leasing)
Barangay Business Clearance

2 Payment (CTO)

Documents Needed:
Business Order of Payment
RPT billing (if any)
Cedula for Business and Employees
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Application for Renewal

1 Application and Assesment 2 Payment (CTO)

For RENEWAL File the accomplished unified form

Min, Requirements For NEW Application
Old Business Permit Min. Requirements
Barangay Business Clearance DTI/SEC/CDA Registration
Financial Records such as : Occupancy Permit
Annual Income Tax Contract of Lease (if Leasing)
Quarterly Income Tax Barangay Business Clearance
Quarterly Vat Returns/Percentage
Monthly Vat Return

3 Submit and Claim

All regulatory documents from Steps 1 and 2 and other

requirements as may be necessary
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Minimum Requirements

0 Summary

Old Business Permit

Duly filled-out Unified Form
Barangay Business Clearance (Negative List)
Cedula for Business & Employees
Financial Records of the previous year, any of the following but not limited to:
Financial Statements
Annual Income Tax Return (1701 or 1702)
Quarterly Income Tax Return (17010 or 17020)
Quarterly Vat Return (22500 or 25510)
Monthly Vat Return (2550M or 2551M)
CDA (Cooperative Development
Cedula
Authority)
Official Receipts
Business Permit
Thank you!