About Our Company

Your reliable service provider in doing business in the Philippines!

The group positions itself as a company that you can trust with your incorporation needs at the most competitive market rate.

Our team of lawyers are seasoned professionals in their field ranging from Corporate Law, Labor, and even Maritime Law. And with over 1000 clients served from 2013, CIP is a company you can count on to deliver because we know that time is gold.

We've assisted over 1,000 businesses (locals or foreigners) setup your company in the Philippines. Our affordable pricing, simplified processes and honest and straight-forward advise made us the choice for many so why not contact us for your company incorporation needs today.

Our Services

We are your One-Stop-Shop service provider for all your accounting and business compliance needs. We assist in establishing and running the business smoothly and reach its fullest potential. Be well guided and worry free. Engage us today.

Individual Registration

Are used by professionals who wants to practice their profession or skills. They are commonly known as consultants or free lancers. The individual registrations are registered directly with the BIR and may operate.

Sole Proprietorship

Anybody of legal age who wants to start a business can register a sole prop. Unlike a corporation a sole prop is not limited liability. A foreigner may also register but there is a required capital. Sole Prop registration is the fastest way to register a business.

One Person Corporation

OPC has the same limited liabilities as the traditional corporation. Foreigners are allowed if they can comply with the requirements. The OPC requires 2 nominees and must declare a Treasurer, if not they must secure a surety bond.

Domestic Incorporation

Domestic corp. may have 2-15 incorporators. Foreigner may also be part of a domestic corp. as long as they have less than 40% of the share hold. A domestic corporation comparable to a Limited or LLC.

Foreign Domestic Corporation

A foreign corporation that started here in the Philippines, Mostly composed of foreigners.

Foreign Corporation

Foreign Incorporation is a corporation that is majority owned by foreigners, this could be by share ownership or number of incorporators. There are two types of Foreign Incorporation, they are Representative Office or Branch Office.

Representative Office

While the Branch office is allowed to generate income locally, the representative office is not. Representative office registration is commonly used by customer support related business models. Such as BPO’s etc. The minimum capital requirement for a representative office is $30,000.

Branch Office

It is a foreign registration that originates outside the Philippines. It can operate in the Philippines the same way it would from its origin. The minimum capital that is required is $200,000.


What's Included?

Virtual Office Address

(If needed) we can offer a competitive virtual office address to package with your incorporation nee.

Free 45 Min consultation

with Partner Accounting Firm to discuss your responsibility as a new business owner in The Philippines.

Free 45 Min consultation

with our Legal Partners on other legal matters.


What do you need to prepare

Signed Contract
Filled out Registration Form
All 2 Incorporators’ or Sole Prop owner’s
Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Business Address
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Scope of Work

DTI

Sole Proprietorship

  • Register with the Department of Trade and Industry Philippines
  • Registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

    After registration with SEC the company shall be registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to comply with tax related registration. We shall register the company book of accounts as required by the Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines and assist in the printing of Invoice and Ocial Receipts. Timeline for BIR registration is 1 week. Printing of Invoice and Ocial Receipts vary on the capacity of printers.

  • LGU (Local Government Units) Permits

    Registration for Business (City) Permits is done simultaneously with the registration of BIR. This process requires us to go through application for the following:

    — Barangay Clearance
    — City Locational Clearance
    — City Engineering Office
    — Fire Clearance
    — Sanitary Clearance
    — Business Permit Assessment

SEC

Domestic/Foreign Incorporation

  • Register with the Securities and Exchange Commission
  • Registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

    After registration with SEC the company shall be registered with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to comply with tax related registration. We shall register the company book of accounts as required by the Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines and assist in the printing of Invoice and Ocial Receipts. Timeline for BIR registration is 1 week. Printing of Invoice and Ocial Receipts vary on the capacity of printers.

  • LGU (Local Government Units) Permits

    Registration for Business (City) Permits is done simultaneously with the registration of BIR. This process requires us to go through application for the following:

    — Barangay Clearance
    — City Locational Clearance
    — City Engineering Office
    — Fire Clearance
    — Sanitary Clearance
    — Business Permit Assessment


The Process

How much?

Individual Registration

Note: This is a registration specifically for practicing professionals such as Doctors, Nurses, Architects

PHP7,000
Sole Proprietorship
PHP12,000
One Person Corporation
PHP20,000
Domestic Incorporation
PHP35,000
Foreign Incorporation

Starts at

PHP65,000
Quarterly Business Permit Renewal
PHP6,000
SSS, Phil-health, Pag-Ibig, other government agency related application
PHP5,000
Post-SEC (BIR and LGU only)
PHP20,000
Post-DTI (BIR and LGU only)
PHP10,000
   

Payment Schedule

50%

Professional Fee upon engagement

100%

Government Fund

50%

Upon Completion

Best Package Deals

Best Seller
Full DTI Registration

DTI Registration — Great for starting up. Easy to setup and maintain. Only available to Filipino.

Professional Fee:

Only PHP12,000

All inclusive

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One Person Corporation

SEC Registration — You only need 1 incorporator for this company structure.

Professional Fee:

Only PHP20,000

All inclusive

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Company Incorporation — Post SEC Only

Most common and recommended company structure. At least 60% of the shareholders must be Filipino.

Professional Fee:

Only PHP25,000

All inclusive

Get a Quote
Best Seller
Full Company Corporation

SEC Registration — Most large / foreign owned companies uses this Company Structure.

Professional Fee:

From PHP35,000

All inclusive

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Highly Recommended
Company Incorporation + Virtual Office

SEC Registration with 12 Months of Virtual Office Basic (Business Address and Mail Handling).

Professional Fee:

From PHP45,000

All inclusive

Get a Quote

Note: The service fee listed is VAT inclusive. Government fees not included.

What's included?

Registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

  • BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue)
  • Application for 'Authority to Print'
  • Books of Account
  • Annual Registration (0605)
  • DST Doc Stamp for Lease
  • DST Doc Stamp for Subscribed Capital
LGU (Local Government Units) Permits

  • LGU
  • Barangay Permit
  • Mayor's Permit
  • Fire and Safety
  • Zoning Permit
  • Location Clearance
  • Insurance (CGL)

Unsure About Which Company Structure Is Best for You?

Speak to our experienced team. We can assist you with determining the best company structure based on your business idea and requirements.

Questions? Ask us!
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