1. Go to Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)  Website for Business Name Registration http://bnrs.dti.gov.ph/registration

2. Accomplish the DTI Business Registration Application form online https://dtibnrs.s3-ap-southeast-1.amazonaws.com/files/20230223/oetuxzsvq60913.pdf

3. Fill-out the required fields pertaining to your Business Scope.

4. After submission, you will be assigned a Reference Code that can be used in all your transactions with Business Name Registration System (BNRS).

5. Fill out the remaining blank fields pertaining to your Business Address and Personal Information.

6.  Upon completion of forms, carefully review the accomplished form and confirm.

7. Click proceed and download the Undertaking for your files.

8. The payment section will subsequently appear where you should select the payment method prescribed by the system: (Gcash, PayMaya, Landbank, Credit/Debit Card).

9. The Registration Fee and Documentary Stamp Tax depends on the coverage of territorial jurisdiction in the application which ranges as follows:  
   Barangay - PHP 230
   City/Municipality - PHP 530
   Regional - PHP 1,030
   National - PHP 2,030

10. Once the payment of the transaction is successful, the Certificate of Business Name Registration will be sent to your email.

1. Prepare the duly filled out BIR Form 1901.

2. Attach the DTI Registration, Contract of Lease/Memorandum of Agreement, Photocopy of Valid Government ID with 3 Specimen Signatures, and Birth Certificate of the Owner; if married, attach the Marriage Contract, Mayor’s Permit and proof of payment.

3. Secure the BIR Certificate of Registration (2303) and apply for Authority to Print (ATP) invoices (official receipts).

4. With the ATP secured, have the invoices printed by a BIR accredited printer. 

5. Register Books of Accounts thru Online Registration and Update System (ORUS).

6. A Special Power of Attorney executed by the taxpayer if transacting through an authorized representative.

NEW BUSINESS

a. Proof of Business Registration (DTI for Sole Proprietorship/SEC for Corporations and Partnerships/CDA for Cooperatives) (Required).

b. Duly notarized Contract of Lease (if leased) or Tax Declaration (if owned) (Required).

Reminders: The Contract of Lease must include:

i. TCT/Property Description

ii. Area Size

iii. Contains/Indicates valid identity of Lessor and Lessee.

iv. Terms must include use as a place of business and specify area size.

  c.     Sketch and photos (both inside and outside) of the business location (when applicable).

  d.     Photocopy of Valid Government ID of Owner.

e.     Other requirements that may be required and submitted (if applicable):

i. Tax Incentive Certificates

ii. Community Tax Certificate (Cedula).

iii. BMBE Certificate of Authority from DTI.

iv. Letter of No Objection (LONO).

v. Gambling Regulatory Advisory Council Resolution (GRAC).

vi. Special Permit / Fixed Term Special Permit.

vii. Market Certificate.

viii. Certificate of PEZA Accreditation

ix. Certificate of Exemption from DOST

x. ID of Authorized Representative.

xi. Signed Authorization Form

RENEWAL of BUSINESS

Prepare and submit the following as required:

a. Audited Financial Statement with proof of receipt of SEC/BIR/DTI.

b. VAT Returns / Income Tax Returns / Percentage Tax Returns.

c. Other related documents:

i. Proof of Authority (Secretary's Certificate or SPA) of the company/establishment's representative (when applicable).

ii. Notarized Monthly Gross Sales.

iii. Valid Government ID of Owner.

a. File BIR Form 1905 (Application for Registration Information Update).

b. Submit the form with the updated SEC Certificate, new Mayor’s Permit, and other required documents to the RDO where the new business address is located.

c. Inform other relevant government agencies, such as the SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG, about the change in business address to ensure all records are updated.

a. Fill out amendment form or write a letter informing the BPLO of the transfer of address

b. Pay the amendment fee

c. If needed, you might need to amend locational clearance and pay corresponding fee

d. A new Mayor’s Permit will be issued.