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What is the company registry in Philippines?
Department of Trade and Industry – Business Name Registration System (BNRS)
Trade & Industry Building, 361 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines 1200
About Philippines
The Philippines Companies Registry is located in Manila.
The Philippines officially the Republic of the Philippines is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. The main language of Philippines is Filipino which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Spanish spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Philippine peso (PHP). The population of Philippines is over 114.16 million.
Philippines Economy
The Real GDP in Philippines is in the region of $1.138 trillion with a GDP per capita of $9,900. Philippines economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Philippines are integrated circuits, machine parts, gold, semiconductors, insulated wire.
Main Trading Partners of Philippines
The leading export and import partners for Philippines are:
Exports: US 14%, China 14%, Hong Kong 11%, Japan 10%, Singapore 6%
Imports: China 32%, Indonesia 8%, South Korea 7%, Japan 7%, Singapore 6%
Philippines Certificate of Incorporation
The Philippines Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Philippines Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Philippines company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Philippines register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Philippines customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Philippines Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Philippines the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Philippines Business Name
Philippines Business Territory
Philippines Owner's Name
Philippines Certificate No. / BNN
Philippines Registration Date
Philippines Company Status
Philippines Business Scope
Do you need to register / sign up at the Philippines Company Registry?
Yes you need to sign up at the local Philippines register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Philippines
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Philippines.
Types of Companies in Philippines
Businesses in Philippines can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Co. (Company): can be used for general partnerships
Coop. (Cooperative)
Corp. (Corporation)
Ent. (Enterprise): May be used by sole proprietorships
Inc. (Incorporated)
Ltd. (Limited), Ltd. Co. (Limited Company): ≈ Limited partnerships, companies with legal status use the Inc. and Corp. suffix unlike in other SEA countries.
OPC (One Person Corporation): went into effect on February 2019
Cía (Compañía): for partnerships and other forms of business during the Spanish rule
SA (Sociedad Anónima): formed under Spanish rule
Can you order a Philippines Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Philippines agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Philippines accepts the Apostille Certificate for Philippines Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Philippines signed up to the Hague Convention on 14th May 2019.
What is the language(s) of the Philippines Company Registry?
The Philippines Company Register is in English language only.
Philippines Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Philippines has 63 embassies abroad, as well as 183 consulates and six other representations.
Manila, the capital of the Philippines, hosts 68 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 144 consulates and another two representations located in the Philippines.
Philippines Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Philippines. Our local partner is based in Quezon City which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Philippines including Metro Manila, Las Pinas City and Mandaluyong City. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Philippines Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Philippines from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Philippines Moody's rating: Baa2 (first obtained in 2014)
Philippines Standard & Poors rating: BBB+ (first obtained in 2019)
Philippines Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Philippines Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Philippines.
Philippines Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Philippines. Our specialist Philippines skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Philippines Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Philippines Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Philippines. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Philippines Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Philippines?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Philippines?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Philippines?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.