Company Incorporation Services
Company incorporation services refer to a comprehensive set of professional assistance designed to help individuals or entities legally establish and register a business with the appropriate government agencies for compliance with all regulatory, legal, and administrative requirements.
We, at FilePino, specialize in company incorporation services and business registration in the Philippines. Our team of corporate lawyers, business consultants, and compliance specialists has assisted thousands of clients from across the globe—foreign nationals, business entities, and expatriates—in successfully incorporating their companies in the country.
Company Incorporation
Company incorporation is the legal process by which a business entity is constituted and recognized as a separate legal person with its own rights, assets, liabilities, and governance structure—all in compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
A corporation, as the resulting entity, is “an artificial being created by operation of law, having the right of succession and the powers, attributes, and properties expressly authorized by law or incidental to its existence (Sec. 2, Revised Corporation Code).”
Pre-Incorporation Assessment and Consultation
We offer both onsite and online consultations to help you assess your business goals and needs and recommend the most appropriate business structure (e.g., domestic corporation, OPC, etc.). Our corporate legal experts can walk you through the entire company incorporation process and provide guidance on ownership structure, capitalization, and applicable tax incentives.
Nominee Director Services
To meet your compliance requirements—especially for foreign-owned corporations—we can provide you with local resident nominee directors from our pool of professionals. Thus, we can ensure your legal requirements for company incorporation are met while maintaining confidentiality and non-involvement in day-to-day operations.
Corporate Secretarial Services
Our corporate legal experts are available to serve as your corporate secretary upon company incorporation and ensure your compliance with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other regulatory obligations. Our services include preparing board resolutions, annual report filing, managing company records, and processing document amendments.
Document Authentication and Notarization Services
With our sister companies, Duran & Duran-Schulze Law and FileDocsPhil, we can provide you with full-service document authentication and notarization. We can ensure that your legal documents are recognized both locally and internationally with the required notarization, apostille, and consular authentication.
Virtual Office Services
While searching for the prime location in the country for your physical office, we can start with the company incorporation and business registration right away with a temporary legal address through our virtual office services. We can also do mail handling, call forwarding, and other reception services.
Company Name Verification and Reservation
Before the actual company incorporation, we can check the availability of your proposed company name and reserve it with the SEC as necessary. If needed, we can also secure your trademark registration with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) for the safeguard of your associated brand identities.
SEC Registration Service
Once everything is in order, we can start the company incorporation and legitimize your juridical entity by processing the registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). We can draft, gather, and file all the documents promptly via the SEC eSPARC and to the SEC Processing Office.
Business Registrations with Local Government Units (LGUs)
After obtaining the SEC Certificate of Incorporation (COI), we can further assist you in securing the necessary business permits and licenses with the local government units, i.e., the barangay and city/municipal government. With these, your corporation secures initial compliance with local regulations on health, safety, sanitation, and environmental protection.
Tax Registration Service
For tax compliance, you also need to register your corporation with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). We can process and obtain a BIR Certification of Registration (COR) and Tax Identification Number (TIN). After this, you gain the authority to issue official receipts and invoices and use your books of accounts.
Employer Registrations
We can also assist you in securing employer registrations with statutory and labor agencies—Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PHIC), Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG or HDMF), and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)—and help you provide your pioneering employees with social security and health benefits.
Employer of Record (EOR) Services
If you need to start your business operations immediately while your company incorporation and registration are underway, you can do so by partnering with us as your Employer of Record (EOR). We can serve as an entity stopgap and manage all legal compliance, payroll, and administrative tasks for your employees.
Visa and Immigration Services
If you are a foreign national looking to invest or run a business in the Philippines, we offer visa and immigration services. Most of the visas attached to foreign investment come with indefinite residency and multiple-entry privileges, among others. We can help you process the paperwork and obtain the prerequisite permits and the actual visas.
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Start your business right. We handle the company incorporation process and ensure full compliance with local laws—so you can focus on growth, not paperwork.
Why Choose FilePino’s Company Incorporation Services?
Launch Your Dream Business in the Philippines — Fast, Easy, and Fully Compliant with FilePino. Whether you’re a foreign investor or a local entrepreneur, FilePino simplifies the complex process of company incorporation. From paperwork to permits, we guide you every step of the way—so you can start operating legally and confidently, without the hassle.
FilePino is a leading and trusted company incorporation services provider in the Philippines. Based in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig, Metro Manila—one of the country’s most dynamic and thriving business hubs—we are strategically positioned to serve your business needs.
Expertise in Company Incorporation
With 10+ years of hands-on experience in company incorporation, we’ve perfected efficient strategies to simplify and accelerate the registration process.
Complete Incorporation
Services
We make incorporation completely hassle-free by handling every aspect for you—from consultation and registration to visa assistance, and EOR services.
Exceptional Service and Professionalism
We prioritize clarity, efficiency, and professionalism in every step of the incorporation process—delivering a smooth experience from start to finish.
Full Legal and Technical Compliance
We ensure your business meets all legal and regulatory requirements—so you can launch with confidence, knowing every permit and process is fully compliant.
Company Incorporation FAQs
What law primarily governs company incorporation in the Philippines?
Company incorporation in the Philippines is primarily governed by the Revised Corporation Code (R.A. 11232), which modernized and updated the almost 39-year-old previous law.
What agency handles company incorporation?
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), headquartered at 7907 Makati Avenue, Bel-Air, Makati City, serves as the official registrar and regulator of the Philippine corporate sector.
Can I form an LLC in the Philippines?
Unlike in other countries, there is no legal concept of a limited liability company (LLC) in the Philippines, but its closest equivalent is a domestic corporation.
Do I need to register my company name?
Before incorporation, a distinct company name must be verified, reserved, and registered first with the SEC to ensure uniqueness and compliance with naming rules.
How many directors are required to incorporate a company?
Under the RCC, ordinary stock corporations (OSCs) must have at least two but not more than 15 directors, providing flexibility in corporate governance.
Can I incorporate a company with just one stockholder?
Yes, it is possible. The RCC also introduced the One Person Corporation (OPC), which allows a single stockholder to form a corporation and act as the same incorporator, director, and president.
Can I incorporate a company with 100% foreign ownership?
Foreign investors can fully incorporate and operate companies in the Philippines, with up to 100% foreign ownership allowed in sectors not restricted by the Foreign Investment Negative List (FINL).
What is current corporate income tax rate in the Philippines?
Corporations are generally subject to a corporate income tax rate of 25%, but other industries and companies operating in special economic zones may qualify for special tax incentives.
For how long can an incorporated company exist?
Corporations may now exist in perpetuity, unless otherwise stated in their Articles of Incorporation (AOI).
How much is the minimum capital required?
Capital requirements vary. Most companies can be incorporated with as little as PHP 5,000 capital, while others with foreign ownership may need to meet a minimum of US$ 200,000, depending on the sector.
What's next after incorporating and registering a company with the SEC?
Incorporated companies must further secure the necessary business licenses and permits from various government agencies and units to ensure full regulatory compliance before commencing operations.
What are the ongoing compliance requirements for incorporated companies?
Once incorporated and registered, corporations must ensure compliance with reportorial requirements, such as the Annual Income Tax Returns (ITR), Audited Financial Statements (AFS), General Information Sheet (GIS), business permit renewal, and others.
