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Planning a Philippines Company? Check Ownership, Capital and Permits Before You File.
A Philippine company setup is more than an SEC incorporation. Foreign ownership, capital, business activity, office location, local permits, BIR registration, officers and banking requirements need to fit the operating model before the structure is finalized.
Start with a Philippines Company Fit Review: tell us what the company will do, who will own it, whether you expect local or foreign majority ownership, where you plan to operate and whether you need office, banking or accounting support.
Page reviewed: 14 September 2026
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Commercial advisory and coordination. We do not issue SEC registrations, tax registrations, permits or bank accounts.
Ownership, activity, capital and office requirements are reviewed before recommending a setup path.
SEC, BIR, LGUs, other agencies and banks make their own independent decisions.
WHY REVIEW FIRST
A Philippines Company Is More Than an SEC Certificate
The attached source separates incorporation, local permits, tax registration, office and banking support. A useful setup plan connects those pieces before filing.
1. Ownership & Structure
Review whether the proposed activity fits a Filipino-majority, foreign-owned, One Person Corporation, branch or other structure before finalizing shareholders.
2. Capital Planning
Capital can depend on foreign ownership, the activity and export/domestic-market profile. Treat capital figures as planning assumptions until the case is reviewed.
3. Address & LGU Permits
Plan the registered business address together with Barangay, Mayor's and other local permits relevant to the location and activity.
4. BIR & Operating Compliance
Tax registration, invoicing, bookkeeping and recurring filings should be activated as part of the operating launch—not treated as an afterthought.
CLEAR RESPONSIBILITIES
What Philippine Authorities and Banks Do — and What UnionSPACE Does
UnionSPACE provides private professional support. Official registration, permits, tax administration and bank decisions remain with the relevant authorities and institutions.
Controls company registration, review and issuance of official SEC corporate records.
Structure review, document preparation, application coordination and follow-up within scope.
Controls local permits, inspections and local business requirements.
Address planning and permit-document coordination for the agreed setup.
Controls TIN, tax registration, filing systems and tax administration.
BIR registration-document coordination, bookkeeping setup and recurring compliance support where engaged.
Controls KYC, source-of-funds review, interview, signatory requirements and final approval.
Document readiness and banking coordination. No account approval is promised.
ADVISORY PROCESS
From Structure Review to Operating Readiness
The original page uses a three-step setup process. The advisory version adds a decision stage before filing so ownership, capital and operating requirements are clearer.
Fit Review
Confirm activities, ownership target, proposed structure, officers, office requirement, capital assumptions and expected operations.
SEC Preparation
Prepare the proposed names, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws where applicable, Treasurer's Certificate and other agreed registration documents.
Permits & BIR
Coordinate relevant LGU permits and tax registration, then establish the bookkeeping and filing framework needed for operations.
Banking & Ongoing Compliance
Prepare bank-account documents and establish the recurring accounting, tax and corporate-reporting calendar.
STRUCTURE FIT
Which Philippines Company Route Are You Evaluating?
The attached source highlights Filipino-majority and foreign-owned corporation paths and also references OPC, branch and representative-office options in its FAQ.
Domestic Corporation
This route is presented for businesses with at least 60% Filipino ownership.
- Source planning capital: PHP 10,000
- Source timeline: 35–60 business days
- Best assessed together with activity and genuine ownership arrangements
Foreign-Owned Corporation
This route covers companies seeking up to 100% foreign ownership where the activity permits.
- Source planning capital assumption: USD 200,000
- Source timeline: 35–60 business days
- Foreign equity and capital remain activity dependent
PRIVATE CASE REVIEW & PLANNING
Start With a Written Philippines Setup Recommendation Before You Commit to Implementation
Before committing to SEC registration, local permits, tax registration, an office arrangement or banking, we first review the commercial facts and map the most suitable way forward for your specific Philippines case.
Philippines Private Case Review & Planning
This is a paid private advisory engagement with UnionSPACE. It is not a government fee, filing fee, licence fee, tax payment, immigration fee or bank charge, and it does not purchase or guarantee any government, authority or bank approval.
Advisory fee for the case review, planning analysis and written recommendation report.
- Detailed situation review: understand the proposed activity, ownership target, shareholders, directors/officers, capital plan, Philippine address needs, hiring plans and expected banking flows.
- Practical ability & eligibility review: assess foreign-ownership exposure, structure options, capital considerations, local officer requirements, address requirements and the likely SEC / LGU / BIR path.
- Objective mapping: identify what the client is trying to achieve commercially, operationally, from a market-entry perspective and in relation to tax, employment and banking readiness.
- Structure comparison: compare the most relevant corporation, OPC, branch or representative-office routes where relevant and explain key limitations, dependencies and approval risks.
- Written recommendation report: provide UnionSPACE's recommended way forward, including the suggested structure, sequencing, key assumptions, likely authority touchpoints and matters to confirm before implementation.
THB 20,000 can be credited if you proceed with UnionSPACE
If you proceed with UnionSPACE for the recommended implementation, the THB 20,000 case-review fee can be applied as a credit against UnionSPACE's own professional service fees. The credit does not apply to government, SEC, LGU, BIR, immigration, banking, workspace or other third-party charges unless expressly agreed in writing.
UnionSPACE is a private advisory provider. This review is intended to help the client make an informed commercial decision before engaging implementation services. Government authorities, regulators and financial institutions independently determine registration, licensing, tax, immigration and bank-account outcomes.
TO START
Information We Need for the Initial Review
The source page asks for company-name preferences, business details, identity documents and officer information. We use those inputs first to assess structure and filing readiness.
Company Names
Provide three preferred names for availability checking.
Business Activity
Describe what the company will sell, where customers are located and whether the activity may be regulated.
Owners & Directors
Provide clear identity information for proposed shareholders, directors and beneficial owners.
Officers & Address
Confirm the proposed corporate secretary / treasurer arrangement and whether UnionSPACE business-address support is needed.
AFTER INCORPORATION
Accounting, Tax Filing and Corporate Compliance
The attached source emphasizes that setup does not end at SEC registration. BIR obligations, local permits, bookkeeping and ongoing corporate reporting continue after launch.
BIR Filing Calendar
Establish the tax registrations and recurring return schedule that applies to the company, including zero or no-transaction filings where required.
Bookkeeping & Tax Support
Maintain accounting records and coordinate recurring tax compliance under the agreed service scope.
LGU & Business Permits
Monitor renewals and local requirements connected to the operating address and business activity.
Banking Readiness
Keep ownership, business and source-of-funds documents ready for bank KYC. Physical attendance may be required by the institution.
FAQ
Philippines Company Setup FAQs
Answers below are based primarily on the attached UnionSPACE source page, with current official-channel distinctions added for clarity.
Official Philippines Information Sources
For direct government information and registration channels, consult the Philippine SEC eSPARC registration system, the Bureau of Internal Revenue, and the current 13th Regular Foreign Investment Negative List. Businesses may use official channels directly where eligible.
Information on this page is general and is intended to explain UnionSPACE's private advisory service. It does not constitute legal, tax, immigration or investment advice. Requirements and authority practices can change. Obtain case-specific advice before acting.
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Describe the Business. We’ll Help You Frame the Right Philippines Company Structure.
Start with the real activity, ownership target, capital plan, office needs and operating model—not with a generic filing offer.
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