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Business Registration in the Philippines - Part I

If Single Proprietorship
The applicant must be a Filipino citizen, of majority age (18 years or over). Attach two (2) passport size pictures (with owner's signature on the back) taken not more than one (1) year preceding the filing.

The processing fee is P300.00.

Natural-born Filipinos whose names are suggestive of an alien nationality (example: Chua, Tan, Taylor, etc.), must attach a photocopy of the proof of citizenship such as a PRC ID, birth certificate, voter's ID or passport and present original copies for comparison.

For naturalization cases, submit a photocopy of the naturalization certificate and oath of allegiance or identification card issued by the Commission on Immigration and Deportation and present original copies for comparison.

For election cases, submit a photocopy of the Affidavit of Election or Identification card issued by the Commission on Immigration and Deportation and present original copies for comparison.