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Business registration - how to register a business
name? This question was asked by a friend, something which I find a bit
surprising because this information, as well as other information on
registration, are now readily available on the internet. Pres. Arroyo
issued Memorandum Circular No. 35 way back in 2003, directing all
departments, bureaus, offices and instrumentalities of the government,
including government-owned and controlled corporations, to implement the
publication of service guides and the posting of workflow charts.
name? This question was asked by a friend, something which I find a bit
surprising because this information, as well as other information on
registration, are now readily available on the internet. Pres. Arroyo
issued Memorandum Circular No. 35 way back in 2003, directing all
departments, bureaus, offices and instrumentalities of the government,
including government-owned and controlled corporations, to implement the
publication of service guides and the posting of workflow charts.
On
the part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), it published a
handbook to guide would-be entrepreneurs on the process flow of starting
a small business, the risks and rewards of going into business, and
tips on writing a business plan. The handbook also provides the likely
requirements in registering with the various government institutions.
Among the matters discussed in the handbook is business name
registration.
the part of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), it published a
handbook to guide would-be entrepreneurs on the process flow of starting
a small business, the risks and rewards of going into business, and
tips on writing a business plan. The handbook also provides the likely
requirements in registering with the various government institutions.
Among the matters discussed in the handbook is business name
registration.
As stated in the Handbook, by registering your
business name, you are assured that no other entity may legally use your
business name anywhere in the Philippines. Here are the steps
(shortened):
business name, you are assured that no other entity may legally use your
business name anywhere in the Philippines. Here are the steps
(shortened):
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Obtain application forms (duplicate copy), preferred name slip and
index card from the Information Desk and fill these up completely. Only
the owner of the business is allowed to sign all the forms.
Obtain application forms (duplicate copy), preferred name slip and
index card from the Information Desk and fill these up completely. Only
the owner of the business is allowed to sign all the forms.
2. Meet the following requirements (For Sole Proprietorship):
* Must be a Filipino citizen, at least 18 years old.* Must provide two recent passport-size pictures.* Certain types of business may have other requirements.
3. Proceed to the designated window for evaluation.
4. Pay required fees at the cashier (registration and processing fee).
5.
Get priority number then proceed to the waiting area. Business Name
Certificates are released within 10-15 minutes after approval.
Get priority number then proceed to the waiting area. Business Name
Certificates are released within 10-15 minutes after approval.
This
is done at the DTI - NCR office (Ground Floor, DTI Main Building, 361
Sen, Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City) or at designated satellite
registration centers in selected cities in Metro Manila. You can read
more about the Business Name Registration System ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) or download the full text of the HANDBOOK through the DTI site ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]).
is done at the DTI - NCR office (Ground Floor, DTI Main Building, 361
Sen, Gil Puyat Avenue, Makati City) or at designated satellite
registration centers in selected cities in Metro Manila. You can read
more about the Business Name Registration System ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) or download the full text of the HANDBOOK through the DTI site ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]).