Business Starter / Entrepreneur
BusinessBusiness Starter / Entrepreneur
Registration essentials for starting a legal business in the Philippines.
Stage 1
Primary Registration
DTI Registration
Register your business name and secure legal rights for your sole proprietorship.
National ID
Register for the PhilSys National ID to simplify your identity verification nationwide.
Stage 2
Local Permits
Cedula
Obtain your annual community tax certificate required for notarization and government permits.
Barangay Clearance
Get your residency certification for employment, business, and other local government transactions.
Mayor's Permit
Secure your local license to operate a business within your city or municipality.
Stage 3
Tax & Compliance
BIR Form 1901
Official tax registration for sole proprietors, freelancers, and self-employed professionals.
How to Register BIR Books of Accounts
Register and maintain your mandatory manual or digital books of accounts for tax compliance in the Philippines.
How to Get BIR Authority to Print (Invoices)
Apply for the mandatory Authority to Print (ATP) for your business invoices and receipts under the Ease of Paying Taxes Act.