STEP BY STEP PROCEDURE IN REGISTERING A BRANCH OFFICE
Step 1
DefinitionBranch office of a foreign company carries out the business activities of the head office and derives income from the host country
What to do : Register with the Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC)
Where to go:Company Registration and Monitoring Department (CRMD)
2ndFlr., SEC Bldg., EDSA Greenhills, Mandaluyong City
Who to contact:Atty. Ferdinand B. Sales, Director of CRMD
Tel.No.: (632) 584-9225/584-0921
Email:
Website:
Office Hours:8:00AM to 5:00PM (Mondays thru Fridays)
Estimated Processing
Time:Within a week (assuming all documents are complete)
Filing Fee:1/10 of 1% of the actual inward remittance
What documents
to bring:-SEC Application form no. F103
-Name Verification Slip
-Certified copy of Board Resolution authorizing the establishment of an office in the Philippines; designating a resident agent to whom summons and other legal processes may be served in behalf of the foreign corporation; and stipulating that in the absence of such agent or upon cessation of its business in the Philippines, any summon of legal processes may be served to SEC as if the same is made upon the corporation at its home office.
-Financial statements for the immediately preceding year at the time of filing of the application, certified by an independent Certified Public Accountant of the home country.
-Certified copies of the Articles of Incorporation/By-laws/Partnership with an English translation thereof if in a foreign language.
-Proof of Inward Remittance such as bank certificate of inward remittance or credit advices.
-Registration Data Sheet
-Resident Agent’s acceptance of appointment (not necessary if agent is the signatory in the application form)
Step 2
What to do -Transmit/Transfer from Head office paid up capital of at least US$200K (for foreign-owned companies engaged in domestic trading); while US$100K if : a) activity involves advance technology; and b) company employs at least 50 direct employees.
In case the company is exporting at least 60% (FIA requirement), there is no need to comply with said inward remittance or capitalization requirement. Company can register with the SEC with a capital in the amount of only P5,000.00.(Corporation Code of the Philippines)
Where to go - Any local commercial bank of investor’s choice. A foreign investor to open an account under his/her name must have an Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR). Or may submit a Treasurer’s Affidavit and a copy of company’s Articles of Incorporation.
Who to contact -Banco De Oro
Makati / Taguig / Mandaluyong / Quezon city7899 Makati Avenue
Makati City 0726 Philippines
Office Hours: 9:00 6:00 PM
Trunkline: (+632) 840-700 Customer Contact Center (632) 631-8000
Domestic Toll-Free Nos.
1-800-10-6318000 and 1-800-3-6318000 (Digitel)
Investor Relations & Corporate Planning
(+632) 840-7000 local 4809
email: / Banco De Oro BDO Fort Bonifacio McKinley Hill
Office hours Hours: 8:30 5:30 PM
Monday to Friday
Address: G/F Three World Square, McKinley Hill, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig
Telephone Numbers:403 2712
403 2734
403 2736
Fax: 403 2735 / POEA Building, EDSA cor. Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City
Telephone Numbers:724 5943
724 5955
Fax: 724 5966
Office hours: 8:00 5:00 PM
Monday to Friday / Banco De Oro BDO Eastwood City E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave.
Office Hours: 9:00 6:00 PM
Monday to Saturday
Address: Magnitude Commercial Arcade E. Rodriquez Jr. Ave., Bagumbayan, Quezon City
Telephone Numbers:912 5637
421 6913 to 15
Fax: 421 6915
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Makati / Taguig / Mandaluyong / Quezon cityWebsite:
Bel-Air Paseo branch
54 Jupiter St., Bel-Air Village, Makati City
Tel.No.: 899-3581 to 83
Fax: 895-0262
Ayala Avenue branch
6787 Ayala Avenue, Makati City
Tel.No.: 817-9672/817-0768/ 893-3671 / Boniifacio global city branch
G/F Net 1 Center Bldg., 26th St. cor. 3rd Avenue, Bonifacio Global City
Tel: 478-2911/ 577-5514/ 0917-5545443
Fax: 478-291 / Shaw boulevard Mandaluyong branch
Unit R5-2A Grd. Flr., Sunshine Square Bldg., 312 Shaw Blvd., Mandaluyong City
Tel: 661-6564/718-3851/ 577-6801/ 9175544465
Fax: 718-3851 / Eastwood branch
G/F Eastwood Ave. Lafayette 1, 115 Eastwood Ave., Eastwood City, Bagumbayan Quezon City
Tel: 661-6815/ 425-1497/ 506-7498/ 0917-5542317
Fax: 661-681
Metrobank
Makati / Taguig / Mandaluyong / Quezon cityMetrobank Plaza, Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue
Makati City
Tel.No.: (632) 898-8000; 857-0000
Fax No.: (632) 817-6248
Customer Care: 898-8701/02
Hotline: 860-3000 / BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY
Address: 32nd Ave., 5th St. Fort Bonifacio Global City
City: Taguig
Province: Metro Manila
Contact Nos.: 843-9133; 844-5269
Telefax No. 844-5290 / EDSA POEA
Address: GF Lobby, POEA Building, Ortigas Avenue corner Edsa
City: Mandaluyong City
Province: Metro Manila
Contact Nos.: 724-3468; 724-3093
Fax: 725-4559 / EASTWOOD CITY
Address:Techno Plaza One Bldg., 118 E. Rodriguez Ave., Brgy. Bagumbayan,
City:Quezon City
Province:Metro Manila
Contact Nos.:421-2954; 421-2955 Fax No. 421-2956
Step 3 –
What to do -Registration with the Office of the Mayor for a license to operate a branch office
MAKATI / TAGUIG / MANDALUYONG / QUEZON CITYContact person / Atty. Eleno M. Mendoza
Ground Floor new Building,
Makati City hall
Tel no. 899-88-98 / Atty. Joy Panga
2nd floor, Taguig City hall
Tel. no 555-7839 / Hon. Benjamin D. Abalos, Jr.
Mandaluyong City hall, 4/f Executive Building
Tel no.535-7357/532-4437 / Mr. Garry dela Cruz Domingo
Ground floor , Civic center Building A, City hall compound
Tel no. 444-7272
Mayors permit / Duration 1 day
PHP 6,000 fee
- Locational Clearance Prior to Business Permit
- Lease Contract between the Lessor and the Lessee. If Leased, attach Mayor’s Permit registration of the building owner/landlord as a Real Estate Lessor. If not, Lease Contract between the Lessee and the Sub-Lessee with conformity of the Owner of the Building Administration. If owned, transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or Tax Declaration (Xerox copy).
- Business Name Registration with the Department of Trade and Industry for sole proprietorship.
- Articles of Incorporation or Partnership approved by S.E.C.
- Barangay Clearance
- Public Liability Insurance (Register to BPLO Dpeartment)
- Residence Certificate A and B for single proprietorship, C and C1 in case of corporation or partnership for the current year,
PHP 2,500 fee
-Application form filled up and NOTARIZED with - ---- location sketch of place of business
-Current Barangay Clearance
-ZONING CLEARANCE
-DTI Registration/Certificate
-Real Property Tax (RPT)
-Lessor Permit of Lessor and photocopy of Lease Contract or Affidavit of consent (place of business)
-Occupancy Permit
-2x2 picture or owner
-3R size picture of establishment
-List of employyes and their address
-Community Tax Certificate (CEDULA)
-Official Receipt of Insurance Policy (Comprehensive General Liability)
-Official Receipt or Fire Safety Insurance Certificate
(CORPORATION)
-Application form (duly filled-up and NOTARIZED with location sketch of place of business)
-Current Barangay Clearance
-ZONING CLEARANCE
-SEC REGISTRATION/Articles of Incorporation/CDA
-Real Property Tax (RPT)
-Lessor Permit of lessor and Photocopy of Lease Contract or affidavit of consent (place of business)
-Occupancy Permit
-Corporate Logo
-3R size Right or Left view showing – Property Line and Sign Board
-List of employees and their address
-Community Tax Certificate (CEDULA)
-Official Receipt or Insurance Policy (Comprehensive General Liability)
Official Receipt for Fire Safety – Insurance Certificate / Duration 1 day
PHP 1,000 fee
- Completed Application Form
- Original and Photocopy of the following:
b)Zoning Clearance (except peddlers, businesses located in malls)
c)Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Registration for Single Proprietorship and Corporation using Trade Name;
- Business Name
Registration
Certificate for Sole
Proprietorship, OR
- Securities and
Exchange
Commission (SEC)
Registration with
Articles of
Incorporation and
By-Laws for
Corporation or
Partnership
- Lease Contract of the like (if place of business is rented), Copy of Lessor’s Mayor’s Permit, or TCT (if place is owned)
- Pictures of Establishment (Front – showing left and right neighbors, and Inside) On PHOTO PAPER
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula – Current Year)
Note: Additional documents may be require on a case to case basis depending on the actual nature of business / Duration 1 day
PHP 200 fee
-Barangay clearance (original copy)
-Business registration with the Dperatment of Trade and Industry (DTI), if single proprietorship; or with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), if partnership or corporation
-Contract of lease (if renting business are), title to property & tax declaration (if owner of business area)
-Location plan/site map (for the locational clearance)
-Business type (Single Proprietorship? Partnership? Corporation?)
-Nature of business activities
-DTI or SEC number
-Name of business are registered in either the DTI or SEC
-Owner’s address
-Name of the new business’ president and treasurer
-Tax identification number (TIN) of the business
-Name and designation of the authorized representative (if applicable)
-Fire safety and inspection certificate (at the Quezon City Fire Department)
-Sanitary Permit (at the Quezon City Health Department)
-Certificate of electrical inspection (at the Department of Building Official)
Other clearances or certificates required, based on the nature of business (the Business Permits and Licensing Office will give the business registration applicant these requirements).
Sanitary permit / Duration 1 day
PHP 600 sanitary inspection fee
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS FOR WRS/LAUNDRY DEVICES
Certificate of Water Potability
HPC Result – Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013
Physical-Chemical Analysis of H2O – Result not more than 0 Mos.
Microbiological Exam of H2O – Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013
For Delinquent WRS
Payment of Delinquency Receipt
REQUIREMENTS FOR SPA’s, MASSAGE & OTHER THERAPEUTIC CLINICS
Certificate of Water Potability (a, b, c)
Photocopy of DOH & TESDA License for Masseur/Massuse
Certificate of Training to conduct massage
Certificate of DOH Accreditation for School and other Training Institutions
Health Certificate of registered Masseur and Attendants
Contract for Pest Control form Accredited Operator/Contractor
REQUIREMENTS FOR LABORATORIES, DRUG TESTING CENTER, HOSPITALS & the likes/MEDICAL CLINIC/DENTAL CLINIC
DOH License to operate
Certificate of Proficiency (Drug Testing, HIV-AIDS, etc. – DENR/DOH Accredited)
Contract between the Establishment& the Contractor who shall Collect & Dispose sharps & needles and other Hazardous Waste
Certificate of Water Potability (a, b, c)
Copy of Employees PRC Licenses
Contract for Pest Control from Accredited Pest Control Operator
REQUIREMENTS FOR MARKET/ABBATOIR/SUPERMARKET
Certificate of Accreditation from NMIC
Certificate of Training from NMIC
Certificate of Water Potability (a, b, c)
Health Certificates/Meat Handlers Permit/Butchers Permit
Contract for Insect & Vermin Abatement from Accredited Pest Control Operator/Contractor
REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Certificate of Water Potability (a, b, c) – Drinking Water & Ice
Contract for Abatement of Insect & Vermin form Accredited Pest Control Contractor/Operator
Health Certificates for Food/Non-Food Handlers, Meat Handlers Permit
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDOMINIUM, LODGING INN’S HOTELS
Certificate of Water Potability(a, b, c)
Contract for Insect & Vermin Prevention & Control
For Public Bathing Places such as Swimming Pools, etc.
- Water Quality Monitoring
PH
HPC
Micro-Biological Examination of H2O
- Lifeguards with Certificate of Training
Gyms, Slendering Salon
- Certified Trained Instructions
REQUIREMENTS FOR MOVIE HOUSES
Contract for Pest Control from Accredited Operator/Contractor
Certificate of Water Potability (a, b, c)
Health Certificates of Ushers, Ticket Attendants, Utilities, etc.
REQUIREMENTS FOR FUNERAL PARLORS
DOH Registered Morticial/Embalmer
Certificate of Water Potability (a, b, c)
Contract for Pest Control from Accredited Pest Control Operator/Contractor
DENR/DOH Certificate of Approval on the Treatment & Disposal of Waste Water and other Hazardous Substances
REQUIREMENTS FOR TIANGGE
Certificate of H2O Potability (a, b, c)
Contract for Pest Control
Contract for Solid Waste Collection & Disposal
Health Certificate for Food/Non-Food Handlers
Proper Attire/Hygiene
Adequacy of Water Supply (Potable)
Access to toilet Facilities
Adequacy of Prescribed Refuse Storage Bins
No Smoking Signages
Adequate Ventilation
Ingress/Egress is not obstructed
REQUIREMENTS FOR DEPARTMENT STORES
Certificate of H2O Potability (a, b, c)
List of Employees for Health Certificate
Contract for Pest Control from Accredited Pest Control Operator
Contract with Contractor for Solid Waste Collection & Disposal
REQUIREMENTS FOR RECREATION CENTERS (Bowling, Pool, etc.)
Certificate of H2O Potability (a, b, c)
Contract for Pest Control
Contract for Solid Waste Collection & Disposal
Health Certificates for Employees
REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG STORES
Registered, License Pharmacist
Health certificate for Employees (Tellers, seller Attendants, Security Personnel, Cashier)
Pest Control Contract from Accredited Pest Control Operator
REQUIREMENTS FOR BEAUTY PARLORS/SALONS/BARBERSHOPS
Sterilizing Device for Manicure/Pedicure
Certificate of H2O Potability (a, b, c)
Pest Control Contract from Accredited Pest Control Operator
Health Certificate for Employees
REQUIREMENTS FOR FACIAL/SKIN CLINICS
Dermatologists
Certificate of Training for Aesthesians
Health Certificate for Employees
Certificate of Water Potability (a, b, c)
Pest Control Contract from Accredited Pest Control Operator
Contract for Disposal of Sharp/Needle & other Hazardous medical Waste
REQUIREMENTS FOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS
Noise Level Monitoring Device
Contract for Pest Control
Health Certificate for Employees
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION SITES
Zoning Permit
Engineering Building Permit
Certificate of H2O Potability (a, b, c)
Contract for Pest Control from Accredited Pest Control Operator/Control
Temporary Sanitary Permit for Food Providers
Schedule of Working Hours
Total No. of Employees/Construction Workers – Health Certificate
List of Contractors
Environmental Compliance Certificate
Impact Assessment
DENR Certificate for Waste Water Disposal
Medical Facility
Clinic
Nurse/Doctor
Medical Kit
Transport Vehicle and Affiliate Hospital
P.P.E Provision
Toilet Facilities
REQUIREMENTS FOR BANKS
Certificate of H2O Potability (a, b, c)
Pest Control Contract from Accredited Pest Control Operator
Health Certificate for Employees (Bank Teller, Mgr., Security Personnel)
REQUIREMENTS FOR INDUSTRIAL
Certificate of H2O Potability
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Noise
Dust & Pollutants and Gaseous Materials
Light & Radiation
Helmets
For inquiries please contact:
ENGR. ALBERT LUSTERIO
Makati Health Department
870-1609; 870-1610 / Duration 1 day
PHP 500 sanitary inspection fee / Duration 1 day
PHP 800 (basic fee for commercial)
Application for sanitary inspection certificate at the City Health Office (CHO) / Duration 1 day
PHP 150 sanitary inspection fee
Requirements:
1. Official receipt of payment of the Sanitary Fee
2. Inspction report of the Sanitation Inspector to include the following among others:
a. Microbiological Analysis of Water- from water laboratory accredited by the QC Health Department
b. Pest Control Contract of Service / Agreement of Contract Service from licensed pest applicator
c. Masterlist of all employees of the establishment with respective designation/ position
1. Original Health Certificate of all employees of the establishment including that of the Manager(s) and/or Owner for presentation.
2. Photocopy of the Health Certificates-for submission
3. Schematic Diagram / Floor Plan of the establishment
4. Occupancy Permit of the establishment
5. Photocopy of previous Sanitary Permit (for renewal)
PHP 150 sanitary inspection fee
Building permit / Duration 6 days
PHP 39,018
(according to the National Building Code of the Philippines, the cost of the building permit is PHP 23 per square meter. The computation here is based on PHP 30 per square meter to account for ancillary costs such as electrical, mechanical and plumbing fees)
The ancillary permits consist of: (1) the architectural permit, (2) civil/structural permit, (3) electrical permit, (4) mechanical permit, (5) sanitary permit, (6) plumbing permit, and (7) electronics permit.
The applicant must submit the following requirements:
a. Photocopy of Original Certificate of Title (OCT)/TCT on file with the Registry of Deeds;
b. Photocopy of tax declaration;
c. Current real property tax receipt;
d. Building permit application form;
e. Five (5) sets of survey plans, design plans, specifications and other related documents (i.e., architectural documents, civil/structural documents, electrical documents, mechanical documents, sanitary documents, plumbing documents, electronics documents, geodetic documents, and clearances from other agencies);
f. Locational clearance from the UDD; and
g. FSEC.
After the building permit application is approved, the building official makes an assessment and issues an order of payment for the company to pay at the CTO. Once the company has paid the building permit fees, it will present the official receipt to the Receiving/Releasing Section of the OBO which will then issue the permit. / Duration 5 days
PHP 39,018
(according to the National Building Code of the Philippines, the cost of the building permit is PHP 23 per square meter. The computation here is based on PHP 30 per square meter to account for ancillary costs such as electrical and plumbing fees)
After the building permit application is approved, the building official makes an assessment and issues an order of payment for the company to pay at the City Treasurer's Office (CTO). Once the company has paid the building permit fees, it will present the official receipt to the Receiving/Releasing Section of the OBO which will then issue the permit. / Duration 1 day
No cost
The ancillary permits consist of: (1) the architectural permit, (2) civil/structural permit, (3) electrical permit, (4) mechanical permit, (5) sanitary permit, (6) plumbing permit, and (7) electronics permit.
The applicant must submit the following requirements:
a. Certified true copy of Original Certificate of Title (OCT)/TCT on file with the Registry of Deeds;
b. Tax declaration;
c. Current real property tax receipt;
d. Building permit application form;
e. Five (5) sets of survey plans, design plans, specifications and other related documents (i.e., architectural documents, civil/structural documents, electrical documents, mechanical documents, sanitary documents, plumbing documents, electronics documents, geodetic documents, and clearances from other agencies); and
f. Locational clearance from the CPDO. / Duration 12 days
PHP 39,018 (according to the National Building Code of the Philippines, the cost of the building permit is PHP 23 per square meter. The computation here is based on PHP 30 per square meter to account for ancillary costs such as electrical, mechanical and plumbing fees)
The ancillary permits consist of: (1) the architectural permit, (2) civil/structural permit, (3) electrical permit, (4) mechanical permit, (5) sanitary permit, (6) plumbing permit, and (7) electronics permit.
The applicant must submit the following requirements:
a. Certified true copy of Original Certificate of Title (OCT)/TCT on file with the Registry of Deeds;