About the Province of Bulacan Registration of Corporations and Partnerships Registration of Cooperatives Registration of Business Name/Single Proprietorship Board of Investments Registration (for incentives availment under EO 226) Securing Tax Identification Number (TIN) Securing an Employer's SSS Number and Clearance Securing Membership in the Government Health Care Benefits System (PhilHealth) Securing Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) Securing Locational Clearances / Business Permits from Municipality / City Offices where the Business will be set-up Investment Simplified Process to Expedite and Effect Documents (I-SPEED) Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Division Registration of Corporations and Partnerships Where to File? Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Building, EDSA Greenhills Mandaluyong City Metro Manila, Philippines Tel: +63(2) 726-0930 to 39 Email: mis@sec.gov.ph Website: www.sec.gov.ph    Visit SEC-iRegister: www.sec.gov.ph/secireg.htm What are the Requirements? 1)   Articles of Incorporation a) notarized copies; each copy should be duly signed by the Board of Directors. 2)   By-Laws a) 5 notarized copies; each copy should be duly signed by the Board of Directors. 3)   Registration Data Sheet (5 copies) 4)   Verification Slip (2 copies) 5)   Written undertaking to change corporate name (5 copies) 6)   Treasurer's Affidavit (5 copies) 7)   Bank Certificate of Deposit (8 copies) 8)   Authority to Verify Account (5 copies) Registration of Cooperatives Where to File? Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Provincial Office Provincial Capitol Compound, Malolos City, Bulacan 3000, Philippines What are the Requirements? 1)   Endorsement from the assisting agency and Provincial/Municipal Cooperative Specialist 2)   Economic Survey a) Accomplished Simplified Economic Survey Form for Primary Cooperatives b) Economic Survey Form for special types of coops, i.e. Cooperative Banks and Electric Cooperatives, with at least three (3) years financial Projection Cash Flow Income Statement Balance Sheet 3)   Articles of Cooperation a) Number of Board of Directors, not less than 5 but not more than 15, always in odd number and not related up to 3rd degree of consanguinity and affinity b) Directors, Secretary and Treasurer included as shareholders c) Authorized Capital d) Subscribed Capital, at least 25% of the Authorized e) Paid up Capital, at least 25% of the Subscribed and should not be less than Php 2,500.00 f) Signed by all the cooperators g) Documents Subscribed and sworn to before a Notary Public h) Adopted in the presence of two (2) witnesses who are not cooperators 4)   By-laws a) Mandatory Statutory Provisions Reserve Fund - 10% minimum Education and Training Fund - 10% maximum Optional Fund - 10% maximum b) Majority of the members must sign in the adoption of By-laws c) Signed in the presence of two (2) witnesses who are not members d) Signed by the members of the Board of Directors 5)   Notarized Treasurer's Affidavit a) Subscribed and sworn to before a Notary Public b) Bank certification that the cooperative have a deposit not less than their paid up capital 6)   Registration Fee a) Php 500 or 1/10 of 1% of Paid-up capital, whichever is higher 7)   Bond of Accountable Officers a) Depends on the Paid-up Capital plus membership fee 8)   Certification of Pre-membership Seminar (PMES) a) Optional 9)   Photocopied Articles of Cooperation and By-laws NOT accepted Registration of Business Name/Single Proprietorship Where to Register? Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) 385 Industry and Investments Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City 1200 Philippines Tel: +63(2) 895-3611 Fax: +63(2) 895-6487 Email: web@dti.dti.gov.ph Website: www.dti.gov.ph Visit the DTI Online Business Name Registratrion System: www.bnrs.dti.gov.ph- or - DTI Bulacan provincial Office 3rd Floor, BFCCI Bldg., MacArthur Highway Sumapang Matanda, Malolos City, Bulacan 3000 Philippines Tel: +63(44) 791-0113; 791-2283 Email: dtibul@info.com.ph What are the Requirements? Single Proprietorship 1)   Registration fee of Php 300.00 2)   Two (2) copies 2 x 2 recent pictures of owner 3)   Three (3) alternative names aside from the preferred name 4)   Three (3) pieces documentary stamps 5)   Application forms duly filled-up and signed by owner Cooperative, Corporation & Partnership 1)   Registration fee of Php500.00 2)   SEC Certificate (photocopy) 3)   Articles of Cooperation/Incorporation (photocopy) 4)   By-laws (photocopy) 5)   Board Resolution authorizing signatory for and in behalf of the cooperative/corporation/partnership 6)   Documentary stamps (Php 15.00) 7)   Two (2) copies 2 x 2 pictures of authorized signatory (optional) 8)   Application forms fully filled-up and signed 9)   If an alien, he must submit the following: a)   Alien Certificate of Registration; b)   Accomplished DTI Form No. 17 under R.A. 7042; c)   Written Appointment of Filipino Resident Agent Authority; d)   Authority to verify bank accounts/bank certificates of bank deposits; e)   Proof of inward remittance of foreign currency for non-resident alien and Bank Certificate of Deposit for resident alien; f)   Copy of valuation report from Central Bank if investment includes assets other than foreign exchange; g)   Certification from resident alien not seeking remittance of profit or dividends; h)   Clearance from other involved agencies as Dept. of Science & Technology, Philippine National Police, etc.; i)   In case of alien retailer, latest permit to engage in retail business per R.A. 1180; and j)   If corporation/partnership, SEC Certificate of registration & Certificate of Authority from SEC. Board of Investments Registration (for incentives availment under EO 226) Where to File? Board of Investments (BOI) Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) 385 Industry and Investments Bldg. Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. Makati City 1200 Philippines Tel: +63(2) 890-1332, 895-3641 Website: www.boi.gov.ph BOI One-Stop Action Center (OSAC) Tel: +63(2) 895-8322, 896-7342 Email: OSAC@boi.gov.ph What are the Requirements? 1)   Applicant is required to submit the following: a)   Duly accomplished application form, Form 501; b)   If corporation or partnership, SEC Certificate of Registration and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership; c)   If single proprietorship, certificate of Business Name with the DTI; d)   For corporations, company's Board Resolution authorizing an officer to sign for and in behalf of the applicant enterprise; e)   Two (2) copied of project report and supporting documents; and f)   Proof of financial capacity, Income Tax Returns and/or Sworn Statement of Assets and Liabilities. 2)   Fees a)   Project costs not exceeding Php 4 million - Fee: Php 1,500; b)   Project costs exceeding Php 4 million but NOT over Php 20 million - Fee: Php 3, 000.00; c)   Project costs exceeding Php 20 million but not over Php 50 million - Fee: Php 4,500.00; and d)   Project costs exceeding Php 50 million - Fee: Php 6,000. 3)   Publication of Notice of Acceptance of Application 4)   Deliberation by the Board/Processing within 20 working days 5)   Approval 6)   Submission of Pre-registration requirements and signing of Terms and Conditions 7)   Payment of Fee for Registration Certificate a)   1/10 of 1% Project Cost, but not less than Php 3,000.00 and not more than Php15,000.00; and b)   Issuance of Registration Certificate. Securing Tax Identification Number (TIN) Where to File? Bureau of Internal Revenue Revenue District Office No. 25 (Bulacan) 2/F Rocka Commercial Complex Cagayan Valley Road, Plaridel Bulacan 3004 Philippines Tel: +63(44) 670-1979 BIR Head Office: Bureau of Internal Revenue BIR National Office Building, Agham Road Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines Tel: +63(2) 929-7676, 927-2511 Email: hdeskno@bir.gov.ph Website: www.bir.gov.ph Visit BIR E-Services: www.bir.gov.ph/hom_esrv.html What are the Requirements? For Corporations: 1)   Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration; 2)   Articles of Incorporation and By-laws; 3)   Annual Registration fee of Php500.00; 4)   Mayor's Permit; 5)   Accomplished BIR Form 1903 (TIN will be issued upon completion of these requirements); and 6)   If TIN has been issued, accomplish BIR Form 2000 and pay the Documentary Stamp Fee after assessment (would vary according to the value of subscribed capital stock). For Cooperatives: 1)   CDA Registration; 2)   Articles of Cooperation and By-laws; and 3)   Exemption Certificate. Securing an Employer's SSS Number and Clearance Where to File? Philippines Social Security System(SSS) - Bulacan MAB Bldg. San Pablo, MacArthur Highway Malolos City, Bulacan 3000 Philippines Tel: +63(44) 662-5752 SSS Head Office: Philippines Social Security System SSS Building, East Avenue, Diliman Quezon City, Philippines Tel: +63(2) 920-6401, 920-6446 Email: sssemail@info.com.ph Website: www.sss.gov.ph What are the Requirements? 1)   DTI Registration 2)   SEC Registration with photocopies of their Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws (for Partnerships & Corporation only) 3)   Procedure: a)   Secure and accomplish SSS Form R-1 (Employer's Data Record) and SSS Form R-1A (Initial or Subsequent List of Employees) b)   Submit accomplished forms together with the requirements c)   For employees without SSS number, accomplish SSS Form E-1(Personal Data Record) Securing Membership in the Government Health Care Benefits System (PhilHealth) Where to File? PhilHealth Malolos Service Office 2/F Rosario Bldg., ARBE Compound Sumapang Matanda, MacArthur Highway Malolos City, Bulacan 3000 Philippines Tel: +63(44) 662-7105 PhilHealth Head Office: Philippines Health Insurance Corp. CityState Centre, 709 Shaw Boulevard Pasig City, Philippines Tel: +63(2) 637-9999 Email: info@philhealth.gov.ph Website: www.philhealth.gov.ph What are the Requirements? 1)   Secure and accomplish the following: a)   Philhealth Form Er1P (Employer's Data Record); and b)   Philhealth Form Er2 (Initial or Subsequent List of Employee-Members) 2)   For employees without PhilHealth Numbers: a)   Accomplish Philhealth Form M1a (Member Data Record for Employed Sector) Securing Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) or Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC) Where to File? Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office(PENRO) 2nd Floor, Provincial Capitol Bldg. Provincial Capitol Compound, Malolos City, Bulacan 3000 Philippines Tel: +63(44) 791-0989 DENR Head Office: Department of Environment and Natural Resources(DENR) Visayas Avenue, Diliman Quezon City 1100 Philippines Tel: +63(2) 929-6626 Email: web@denr.gov.ph Website: What are the Requirements for Securing an Environment Compliance Certificate? Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) or environmental feasibility study Site Development Plan showing all facilities Vicinity map adequately identifying the location or premises of project and the nearby land uses establishment Pictures of establishment and anti-pollution devices Anti-pollution designs and plans Business Regulatory Documents DTI Registration and/or (if applicable) SEC Registration Zoning/Locational Clearance issued by: the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board; or the Deputized Administrator (MPDC of the Municipal Government Unit where the project is situated) Certification from the Local Government Unit that it has consulted its constituents and that they interpose no objection whatsoever against the project ("Barangay and Municipal Clearance Resolution") Note: All documents required shall be submitted in three (3) legible copies and placed in a folder Securing Locational Clearances / Business Permits from Municipality / City Offices where the Business will be set-up Where to File? 1)   Concerned Municipal or City Government Office 2)   Municipal/City Hall (View Directory) What are the Requirements? A)   Mayor's/ Business Permit 1)   Renewal: a)   Latest Mayor's Permit b)   Barangay Clearance c)   Community Tax Certificate with Gross Receipt d)   Financial Statement (Partnerships and Corporations) e)   BIR Clearance f)   SSS Clearance g)   ECC (or CNC) h)   Sanitary Permit 2)   Additional Requirements for New Business: a)   DTI Registration b)   SEC Registration (Partnerships and Corporations) c)   Building Permit and Occupancy Permit (for newly constructed) d)   Zoning Clearance B)   Building Permit & Occupancy Permit 1)   Building Permit (4 copies each): a)   Barangay Clearance b)   Building Plan c)   Bill of Materials d)   Tax Declaration e)   Land Title f)   Building & Sanitary Permit Application Form 2)   Fire Safety Certificate a)   Certificate of Completion 3)   Occupancy Permit Investment Simplified Process to Expedite and Effect Documents (I-SPEED) Notes: The Applicant's Authorized Representative can apply for the Business Permit New Business Permits are assessed based on the initial investments while Renewals are based on the Annual Gross Sales of the preceding year Schedule of Fees are based on the Local Tax Code Permit is valid until the end of the year. Renewal Period is from January 2 to January 20 of the following year Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion Division Provincial Capitol, Malolos City, Bulacan 3000 Philippines Tel No.: +63(44) 791-7335;662-7635 Email:BAPD@mozcom.com Provincial Cooperative and Economic Development Office (PCEDO) Provincial Capitol Compound Malolos City, Bulacan 3000 Tel. No: +63(44) 791-0884 Email: pcedo@bulacan.gov.ph Contact: Mr. Jovito V. Saguinsin, Department Head More Investment Info Welcome to Bulacan Watch Invest in Bulacan Video About the Province of Bulacan Investment Opportunities Investment Incentives 8 Reasons for Investing in Bulacan What They Say About Bulacan © 2007 Provincial Government of Bulacan, Philippines. Developed by the Provincial Information Technology Office.