Philippine Business Compliance Overview
Start with the agencies and registration steps that commonly apply to Philippine businesses. Requirements vary by business activity and location.
Common agencies
See which offices handle tax registration, business names, corporate records, local permits, and sector-specific approvals.
Registration basics
A business may need DTI or SEC registration, BIR registration, and local permits before operating.
Before you file
Check your business activity, location, and registration before relying on a checklist or filing date.
Government Agencies
Bureau of Internal Revenue
Tax registration, COR, receipts, books of accounts
Department of Trade and Industry
Business name registration, sole proprietorship
Securities and Exchange Commission
Corporation registration, partnership registration
Local Government Unit
Mayor's permit, barangay clearance, occupancy permit
Department of Labor and Employment
Employer registration, labor compliance
Food and Drug Administration
Product registration, LTO, CPR for food and drugs
Start with these guides
Registering a sole proprietorship
A practical path through DTI, BIR, local permits, invoices, and records.
OPC or sole proprietorship?
Compare the legal separation, registration, and ongoing work for each structure.
Common BIR filing dates
A focused second-half 2026 calendar with notes on standard and operative dates.
Stop tracking permits in spreadsheets
Tamoogi keeps permits, deadlines, and documents together, with reminders before renewal dates.