Register & run a business in the Philippines
Step-by-step guides to registering a business with the BIR, DTI, SEC, and your LGU, choosing a business structure, and staying tax-compliant.
Step-by-step 2026 guide to registering a sole proprietorship with the BIR: DTI name, barangay, mayor's permit, Form 1901, COR 2303, books, and invoices. P500 fee abolished.
Read guide →A 2026 guide to the Barangay Business Clearance and Mayor's Permit in the Philippines: requirements, typical LGU fees, the January 20 renewal deadline, late penalties, and a step-by-step workflow.
Read guide →Compare a sole proprietorship, One Person Corporation (OPC), and corporation in the Philippines for 2026: graduated vs 8% vs 20-25% corporate income tax under CREATE, liability, DTI vs SEC registration, and compliance load, with worked PHP examples.
Read guide →A 2026 guide to Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) registration under RA 9178: who qualifies, the income tax exemption, how to get your DTI Certificate of Authority, and the taxes you still pay.
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