ASEAN+ Business Gateway : International Business Setup

Philippines Company Registration Services

Investinasia provides a seamless, 100% foreign-owned company registration service for entrepreneurs looking to enter the Philippinesn market. Set up your business from abroad in just 5 to 7 working days with a money-back guarantee.

Note: While incorporation can be done remotely, company owners must be physically present at the bank in Philippines to open the Company Bank Account.

Philippines Company Registration

End-to-End Setup, Fully Compliant

Full Compliance

From SEC incorporation to permits and BIR registration, we ensure your company is set up correctly.

Government Filings

We prepare and file all required corporate documents and coordinate with relevant agencies.

Built for International Teams

Multilingual support and a streamlined process designed for foreign founders and corporate groups.

3 Steps to registering your Philippines company

01

Information Gathering

Share your preferred company names, business activities, shareholders, and director details.

02

Document Preparation

We prepare your Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, Treasurer’s Certificate, and required forms.

03

Filing & Permits

We file with SEC, coordinate LGU permits, and register with BIR for your TIN and official receipts.

35-60 business days

Your Philippines Company is Up & Running within

100%

Foreign-owned

3

Easy Steps

Standard Philippines Limited Company Setup

Philippines Limited Company requires 51% of the company shares to be owned by Philippinesn. For other business structure, please speak with our Company Formation Specialist.

Domestic Corporation (Local)

For businesses with at least 60% Filipino ownership.

IDR 94.800.000

total cost

    Turnaround Time
  • 35-60 business day
  • Shareholders
  • 2-15 Individuals
  • Min. Paid-up Capital
  • PHP 10,000 Standard
  • Ownership
  • At least 60% Filipino owned

Foreign Owned Corporation

For companies with up to 100% foreign ownership*

*subject to applicable rules.

IDR 154.500.000

total cost

    Turnaround Time
  • 35-60 business day
  • Shareholders
  • 2-15 Individuals
  • Min. Paid-up Capital
  • USD 200,000
  • Ownership
  • Up to 100% Foreign owned

Capital Note

Minimum capital for foreign-owned entities may vary based on business activity and export status. We will confirm the applicable requirement during the initial assessment.

What’s Included in the Service

SEC Registration

Preparation of Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws, and Treasurer’s Certificate, plus filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Local Government Permits (LGU)

Procurement of Barangay Permit, Mayor’s Permit, Sanitary Permit, and Fire & Safety Permit.

Tax Registration (BIR)

Registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue for your Tax Identification Number (TIN) and official receipts.

Virtual Office (12 Months)

A prestigious business address in a Central Business District (CBD) for government records, including mail handling.

Banking Support

Preparation of documents required to open a local company bank account. Final bank requirements may vary by institution.

To Start

Registration Requirements

Company Names

Provide 3 preferred names for availability checking.

Business Details

Share a clear description of your business activities.

Identity Documents

Clear copies of passports/IDs for all Directors and Shareholders.

Officers

Corporate Secretary (Filipino citizen) and Treasurer identification.

Ongoing Compliance

Monthly Tax Filing Requirement

Monthly Filings

All companies registered in the Philippines are required to file taxes on a monthly basis, regardless of whether there are active financial transactions.

Ask about Accounting Support

Accounting & Tax Service

Investinasia offers a dedicated Accounting & Tax Filing service to ensure compliance and help you avoid heavy government penalties.

Ask about Accounting Support

FAQs

Do I need to be in the Philippines to register?

No. The initial incorporation steps can be handled remotely. Some post-incorporation steps (e.g., certain banking procedures) may require in-person attendance depending on the bank.

What is the turnaround time?

Typical turnaround time is 35 – 60 days, subject to document readiness and government processing timelines.

What is the minimum paid-up capital for forerign-owned entities?

Standard reference is USD 200,000, but this can vary depending on business activity and export status. We will confirm the applicable requirement during your assessment.

Ready to thrive globally? Setting up a business internationally is easier with InvestinAsia.

Our multilingual team in Jakarta (English, Chinese, Russian, Burmese, Thai, Tagalog, Bahasa, Kazakh) can assist you to set up your business internationally and help you better understand local requirements and regulations.

Multilingual Team

Contact

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Our Address

Treasury Tower 6th floor Unit F Jl Jend Sudirman Kav 52-53, SCBD, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Email Address

hello@investinasia.id

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM

Saturday: 10 AM - 4 PM

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