DTI REQUIREMENTS

Submit completed registration form together with the following:

 Certificate of Registration form DTI.

 Barangay Clearance.

 Mayor's Business Permit.

 Proof of Address such as Contract of Lease (if rented) or Certificate of Land Title (if

owned)

 Valid IDs, if applicable.

How much is the registration fee for DTI?
Also, pay the registration fee according to your target business scope: P200 (Barangay), P500
(City/Municipality), P 1,000 (Regional), and P 2, 000 (National

How do I verify my business name in DTI?

Go online and check DTI's e-Business Name Registration System (e-BNRS). Select “New
Application” at the left-hand side menu bar, click “I Agree” for the BNRS Terms and Conditions
and fill out the fields under Propose Business Name (both under Business Scope
and Business Name) and select “Check NameAvailability

Where can I get my DTI permit?

3. Register your business in the Mayor's Office

 Go to the municipal office where your business is located to secure and fill-up
application form.
 Submit your completed application form together with the following: Certificate of
Business Registration from DTI. ...
 Claim you Mayor's Business Permit and Licenses

How much is the BIR business permit?

Pay the annual registration fee (P500.00) at BIR or any authorized agent banks (AABs) of the
concerned RDO. Submit all of your documents. Make sure they're complete and that you have
 the right number of photocopies. Pay the P15 certification fee and the P15 documentary stamp
tax.

Who are required to register in DTI?

DTI Business Name and Permit Registration Requirements

 1 valid ID (SSS ID, GSIS, Voter's ID, PRC license, Driver's License, Passport or any
issued government issued ID)
 Application Form.
 Registration Fee per territorial scheme

Can I change my business name in DTI?

Changes in the business name information should be advised and must be signed by all
proprietors. ... The registrant shall advise DTI either online or through the appropriate
Provincial/Regional Directors of the DTI of change of businessaddress, line of business,
capitalization and the like, in the prescribed form

What are the requirements for business permit?

REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW BUSINESS

 Barangay Clearance.
 DTI (Single Proprietor)
 SEC Registration (Corporation)
 Public Liability Insurance (for Restaurants, Cinemas, Malls, etc.)
 Authorization Letter of owner with ID.
 Lease Contract / Tax Declaration.
 SSS (Certification / Clearance)
 CTC (Community Tax Certificate-CEDULA

Where do I register my business name?

There are three options for business name registration.

 Use a Doing Business As (DBA) The easiest way to register a business is to file a DBA,
also sometimes called registering a fictitious business name, with your state or county clerk's
office. ...
 Create a Business Structure. ...
 Register a Trademark

What permits do I need to start a business?

Business Licenses and Permits

1. Fire Department Permit. You may need to get a permit from your fire department if your
business uses any flammable materials or if your premises will be open to the public. ...
2. Air and Water Pollution Control Permit. ...
3. Sign Permit. ...
4. County Permits. ...
5. State Licenses. ...
6. Federal Licenses. ...
7. Sales Tax License. ...
8. Health Department Permits

How do I register my small business at home?

First Steps to Starting a Business

1. Select and Register Your Business Name. ...

2. Find a Business Location. ...
3. Or Start a Home-based Business. ...
4. Select Your Business Legal Type. ...
5. Apply for Your Tax ID Number (Employer ID) ...
6. Apply to Your State for a Sales Tax Permit (for Taxable Items, Services) ...
7. Get a Business Checking Account. ...
Obtain Local Licenses and Permits Do I need a license to run a business from home?

You can contact your state's business license office – or check the website – for a complete
list of occupations that require licensing. 3. Home Occupation Permit – Many city and county
zoning and planning agencies require all home-based businesses to get
a Home Occupation Permit.

How can I start my own company?

Take one step at a time, and you'll be on your way to successful small business
ownership.

1. Step 1: Do Your Research. ...

2. Step 2: Make a Plan. ...
3. Step 3: Plan Your Finances. ...
4. Step 4: Choose a Business Structure. ...
5. Step 5: Pick and Register Your Business Name. ...
6. Step 6: Get Licenses and Permits. ...
7. Step 7: Choose Your Accounting System
Business Name Registration
Department of Trade & Industry (DTI)

Barangay Clearance
Barangay Plate
(Local Barangay*)

Mayor's Permit
Sanitary Permit
Fire and Safety Permit
Business Plate
CGL Insurance
other permitss
(City Hall*)

Certificate of Registration
Authority to Print
Ask for Receipt Plate
Stamped Manual books of accounts
(BIR*)

Official Receipts or Invoices

(BIR Authorized Printer)

Add-on Services
BIR Loose-leaf Application
BIR Electronic Filing and Payment System
SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-ibig Registration
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Your use of this website is subject to important Business Name Registration System (BNRS)
Terms and Conditions, including disclaimer and copyright restrictions stated below. Please read
them carefully. If you click on the "I Agree" button, you will be deemed to have read them, and
accepted to be bound by them.

ABOUT YOUR APPLICATION

Your online application for a Business Name (BN) is subject to the Terms and Conditions set
forth under the REVISED IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF ACT 3883, AS
AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE BUSINESS NAME LAW.

Hence, it is your responsibility to ensure that your proposed Business Name is

1. not and will not be used for business that is illegal,

offensive, scandalous, or contrary to propriety (e.g. Popoy's
Jueteng Betting Place, Boobs Massage and Spa);

2. not the same or nearly the same as an existing registered

business, company, partnership, corporation (Securities and
Exchange Commission), cooperative name (Cooperative
Development Authority); nor it infringes on any trademark,
service mark and tradename (Intellectual Property Office
(e.g. Anne Dok's Lechon, Jolibee, Starbax Cafe);

3. not composed purely of generic or geographic words (e.g.

The Laundry Shop, Bacolod);
 4. not a name which by law or regulation cannot be
appropriated (e.g. OTOP, Intelligence, State College,
CALABARZON);

5. not used to designate or distinguish, or not suggestive of

quality of any class of goods, articles, merchandise, or
service (e.g. Best Taho Factory, A-1 Auto Repair Shop );

6. not a name or abbreviation of a name used by the

government in its governmental functions (e.g. NBI Private
Investigation Services, DTI Trading);

7. not a name or abbreviation of a name of any nation, inter-

governmental or international organization (e.g. Philippine
Manpower Pooling Agency, UNESCO Marketing, WHO
Health Services); and

8. not deceptive, misleading or which misrepresent the nature

of business (e.g. "ABC Construction Services" where nature
of business is recruitment, a business name carrying
another person's name).

In the performance of its duties, DTI may conduct post evaluation

of registered Business Names and contact the Registrant as
deemed necessary, for the proper execution of the provisions of
Act No. 3883, as amended, and its Implementing Rules and
Regulations.

DISCLAIMER
You are entering an official web site which may be used for authorized purposes only.
Unauthorized modification of any information on this web site is prohibited, and may result in
criminal prosecution under Philippine Law.

This service is for the official purpose of government registrations only. This web site is being
made available solely for the convenience of the public conducting business in the Philippines.
Users assume all risks associated with any transfer of information to the DTI and/or its service
provider, and with any other use of this site.

The information downloaded from this website is available only at the date and time stamped by
the system. The DTI will not be responsible in any manner for direct, indirect, special or
consequential damages caused in any way as the result of the use of this online service.

The DTI may disable and or terminate without prior notice the account of users who may violate
or abuse the use of and information downloaded from this Web site.

COPYRIGHT
Selected materials and information from this website may be reproduced for personal or official
use only, in part or in whole and by any means, without charge or formal permission from the
DTI, provided that DTI be acknowledged as the source. For Third-Party materials, please seek
the permission of the author or copyright owner prior to reproduction thereof.

You may also create your own hyperlink to pages on this website, but the identity of this source
website as the site of DTI should be indicated therein.

SECURITY NOTICE
All reasonable precaution has been exercised in establishing the BNRS to prevent unauthorized
use or tampering with customer information. Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) encryption technology
provides a secure industry standard to protect your personal information while online. This
means that all information transferred between your Internet Browser and BNRS is strongly
encrypted and secured. Our Internet site is built to work with Microsoft Internet Explorer version
7 and above, and Mozilla Firefox version 2 and above. If you experience any difficulties in
viewing, or interacting within BNRS, please check the version of your browser, and upgrade if
necessary.

DATA PRIVACY NOTICE

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) may process and use Registrant's Personal Data
and/or sensitive personal information collected electronically from this website, for the purposes
of fulfilling its obligations and providing the services required for business name registration
and/or business registration;

The data collected electronically is shared among the partner agencies, namely, the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC), Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), Bureau of Internal
Revenue (BIR), Social Security System (SSS), Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG),
Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth), Local Government Units (LGUs) and
other permit/license-issuing agencies covered by a data sharing agreement to help facilitate
business registration related transactions.

The DTI, its officer, employees, staff and representatives shall not disclose any confidential,
privileged, personal and/or sensitive personal information of the Registrant in whole or in part,
whether verbal or written to any person, except:

(a) When required by law or an order of court ;or

(b) During emergency, that threatens the life, personal security of the Registrant or community.