HOW TO REGISTER BUSINESS NAME AT DTI PHILIPPINES

Today, we'll be talking about registering your business name with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines. 

When you've already decided on your business name by knowing how to name your business, the next step for you is to register it. 

Proper Agencies for Business Name Registration

Depending on your business structure, here are the following agencies that you need to get a certificate of business name registration from: 

• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – for sole proprietorship
• Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – for partnerships or corporations
• Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) – for cooperatives

For this post, we'll be discussing DTI business name registration. So, sole proprietors, listen up! 

Business Name Approval 

For your business name to be registered at DTI, it needs to be approved first. According to DTI, it's your responsibility to ensure that your proposed business name is NOT:

• To be used for business that is  illegal, offensive, scandalous, or contrary to propriety 
• (e.g. Popoy's Jueteng Betting Place, Boobs Massage Services);
• Identical or which nearly resemble business names already registered with government office authorized to register names 
• (e.g. Starbax Cafe, Nasyonal Bookstore);
• Composed purely of generic words 
• (e.g. Cubao, The Drinking Place);
• A name by which by law or regulation cannot be appropriated
• (e.g. Intelligence, State College, CALABARZON);
• Used to designate or distinguish or suggest the quality of any class of goods, articles merchandise or service
• (e.g. Best Sisig Factory, Top 1 Repair Shop);
• An abbreviation of names of any nation, inter-governmental or international organization
• (e.g. WHO Marketing, DTI Health Services);
• Misleading, deceptive or which misrepresent the nature of business
• (e.g. XYZ Marketing Services where the business is actually of business nature)

General Instructions in Registering Business Name 

You can either apply online or over-the-counter. I'd advise you to do over-the-counter instead so that you can be able to ask questions personally. Also, when I went there, most application forms of online applicants were misplaced so it was actually inconvenient. We'll be talking about OTC business name registration at DTI here.

1. To save you the hassle of being asked to go to another office, find out which area office you should go to.

2. Accomplish the application form through the office itself. Only the owner of the business or his/her Attorney-in-Fact (who is authorized in a proper legal instrument) is authorized to sign all the forms.

Business Details 

• Business Location: Indicate full business address. Make sure that your address is correct as officials are very particular about this. 
• TIN: Indicate the TIN duly issued by BIR to you as an individual taxpayer. 

Owner's Details

• Must be of legal age (at least 18 years old)
• For Filipino applicants, present (1) nationally-issued valid ID:
• Birth certificate
• PRC ID
• Voter’s ID
• Valid passport.
• For Foreign nationals, present the following, if applicable: 
• Certificate of Authority to Engage Business in the Philippines
• Certificate of Authority to Engage in Retail Trade

3. Submit duly filled out application form to the DTI processor. If it's available, good for you! If it's not, then, think of a better business name and try again. You can even ask the official for some help.

4. Pay the applicable fees and get the receipt.

Applicable Fees 

• Business Name Registration Fee 
• Barangay - P 200.00
• City/Municipality - P 500.00
• Regional - P 1,000.00
• National - P 2,000.00
• Documentary Stamp Tax - P 15.00
• Surcharge for late Renewal Application - 50% of Registration Fee

5. Show the receipt to the Processor and wait for your Business Name Certificate to be released. It'll only take about ten minutes or so. 

6. Give yourself a congratulatory pat on the back. Great work, your business name is now registered with DTI Philippines! 

source: thewiseliving


List of IDs
• Passport
• Valid Driver’s License
• Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) ID
• National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance
• Police Clearance
• Postal ID
• Voter’s ID
• Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) Unified Multi-Purpose ID
• Social Security System (SSS) ID
• Tax Identification Number (TIN) ID
• Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) ID
• Seaman’s Book
• Government Office and GOCC ID, Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) ID, Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF) ID, Philpost ID, Philhealth ID
• Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) ID
• Senior Citizen Card
• Person with Disability Card

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Building Permit Requirements, Fees, Application Forms and Procedure

How to get building permit in the Philippines? I’m sharing you here the requirements, fees, and application procedure for the issuance of building permit in the country.

Why do you need a building permit?

It is simply in compliance with the proper construction of a house or a building following the requirements set by law or the National Building Code. Of course you want to make sure all the proper technical, mechanical, electrical, and structural plans for the construction of the building are met.

In addition, if you build a house or a building without a permit from your municipality, construction will be stopped until a permit has been issued or released. You’ll receive a strict notice to apply for a permit.

Building Permit Requirements in the Philippines

1. Properly filled-up application forms duly signed and sealed by engineers concerned:

• Building Permit Forms (5 copies)
• Electrical Permit Forms (3 copies)
• Sanitary Permit Forms (3 copies)

2. Five (5) complete sets of Detailed Plans
3. For construction of two-storey building:

• Structural Design Analysis – signed and sealed by Civil Engineer at every page

4. For construction of more than two-storey building:

• Boring and Plate Load Test
• Seismic Analysis

5. Proof of Property

• Photocopy of Transfer Certificate if Title (TCT)
• Photocopy of tax Declaration of Property-lot (Certified True Copy) – 5 copies
• Photocopy of Current Tax Receipt (5 copies)

6. If property is not registered under the name of the applicant:

• Submit 5 copies of any of the following:
• Contract of Lease
• Contract of Sale
• Affidavit of Consent of the Lot Owner for the construction of building/house
• Deed of Absolute Sale

7. Permit Billboard (0.60 X 0.90 Plywood with the following contents):
8. Bill of Materials and Specification (5 copies) – signed and sealed by an engineer or an architect at every page
9. Locational Clearance
10. Photocopy of PTR # and PRC license of all concerned engineers and architects
11. Clearance from the DPWH if the construction is located along National Highway
12. DOLE Clearance

Those are the usual application forms you need gather and prepare.

How to get Building Permit in the Philippines – Procedures

1. Get a Requirements-Checklist and application forms from your municipal’s office(Office of the Building Official). Your architect mostly knows them but you need to get the documents from your municipal’s office since every form bears the municipal’s seal. Your architect and engineers then will be the ones who will fill them up.

2. Go to the Office of the Building Official and submit the papers. They will tell you then where to go next, in this case Assessor’s Office. If you’re in the city hall, they usually have windows where you have to submit each folder of each set of forms. But in the provinces, each section are usually close to each other if not on the same unit.

3. You will be issued Acknowledgement Slip which bears the date of the status of your application. It’s usually around 10 working days.

If your application is approved and in compliant with the National Building Code, you’ll be given an Order of Payment to pay the necessary building permit fees.

4. Present the Order of Payment at the Treasurer’s Office and pay the fees. Fees range from P6,000 and above depending on the your construction size, municipality location and the assessment plan. Fees in the provinces are usually cheaper than in the cities.

5. Photocopy the OR (Official Receipt) and bring a copy to the Office of the Building Official releasing section.

6. After 5 working days, go back to the releasing section of the Office of the Building Official and claim your building permit.

Source: philpad

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New Postal ID Card Requirements, Procedures and Fees

The Philippine Postal Corporation, a.k.a. Philpost, recently announced that they will issue new postal ID card. This new postal ID card will now be accepted to any office or agency just like the other Government Issued IDs. It is easy to apply and the ID will be delivered to your doorstep.

The new postal ID card is hardbound just like an ATM card and UMID card. In addition, it also has electronic security features (listed below). It is valid for 3 years.

The old laminated postal ID was very vulnerable and easy to copy so Philpost has launched the new ID card system. You can also use this new ID card when getting a passport as DFA approved it as one of the valid IDs, on banks, hospitals, ports, and other offices.

It’s a pleasure to share here the details, requirements and procedures in getting the new postal ID card. I would like to thank Ms. Marie Grace Dizon from the Philpost who contacted me to spread the great news.

Who can apply for the new Postal ID card?

• All Filipinos of any age, living here in the Philippines or abroad, are eligible to apply.
• Philpost will also allow foreigners residing in the Philippines for at least 6 months, to be able to apply for ID soon.

Importance of the new Postal ID:

Everybody needs a proper ID to present in banks, hospitals and offices. It is also required before boarding a boat or aircraft. You need to show at least two (2) IDs when applying for a job, a passport, or a loan. Many Filipinos cannot get transactions done because they lack a valid proof of identity and address.

New Postal ID Card Requirements:

Unlike other IDs like SSS, GSIS, PRC license etc, getting the new postal ID does not need special skill, qualification or employment. You only need to show the 2 following requirements.

Bring the original and photocopy of the following documents:

• Birth Certificate – Issued by NSO or Local Civil Registrar
• Proof of Address – Barangay Clearance or Utility Bill (electricity bill, water bill, credit card statement and the like)

Notes:

• Married females must bring their Marriage Certificate to validate change of name from birth document
• Minors or those below 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or a legal guardian

New Postal ID Application Fees

Applicants will pay the following fixed fee anywhere in the country.

How to get the New Postal ID card?

Follow the procedures below.

• Prepare the necessary documents mentioned above and submit them at the nearest post office in your area.
• Fill up the application form. You can get one at the nearest post office or you candownload the form here: Postal ID Application Form.
• After your documents are screened, you will go the nearest ID “capture” station to be photographed and fingerprinted. There are 260 postal ID capture stations nationwide and you can find them here: Postal ID Capture Stations

Postal ID Released and Delivery:

How long do you need to wait for the release of your postal ID? Philpost will deliver it at the address you provided in the application form in:

• 5 working days – for Metro Manila address
• 7 working days – for other major cities and municipalities
• 15 working days – for island provinces and remote barangays

Security Features of the new Postal ID:

1. On-site digital capture of fingerprints, photo, signature and personal details
2. Centralized ID printing and database to guarantee that the cards are authentic
3. An encrypted QR (‘quick response’) code printed on the card can verify the identity of ID holder using a downloadable smart-phone application

What will happen to my old but still valid Postal ID?:

The old ID will remain valid up to its date of expiration. Post offices will stop issuing paperbased IDs when the new Postal ID becomes available in their area. Old but valid postal IDs may also be converted to the new Postal ID at a price discount:

Information above were shared officially from Philpost. Again, thank you very much Ms. Marie Grace Dizon for sharing the new postal ID requirements.

Source: phlpost

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