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Register a business with BIR

Prepare tax registration for a sole proprietor or professional.

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A checklist to help you prepare

Prepare tax registration for a sole proprietor or professional.

About this guide

Checking off a task does not submit an application. The listed scope and special cases determine which documents you need.

FeeAmount depends on your application; check the official assessment.
Processing timeDepends on verification and appointment availability.
Can start onlineStart on the official portal
Physical visitOnly if required for your case

Guide reviewed 2026-10-05. Save your checklist here; application and payment happen on the official service.

What you’ll need

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Identity documents

Prepare an accepted ID and supporting records for the transaction.

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Business and address records

Use the checklist for your business type; DTI registration alone does not complete tax registration.

Steps

1
Select your business type and RDO

Check the BIR checklist and jurisdiction for your business address.

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2
File the registration

Use ORUS where supported or the BIR route stated for your case.

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3
Complete post-registration duties

Check your Certificate of Registration, invoicing and books-of-accounts requirements.

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Costs & charges

Amount depends on your application; check the official assessment.

A case-specific cost breakdown is not available in this guide yet.

Where to apply & get help

Use your confirmed appointment office. The contact below is agency support, not a branch appointment.

Ask for the RDO serving your case. Hotline availability needs confirmation following an official interruption advisory.

Phone not verified here; use official contacts.

Contact references reviewed: 2026-10-05. Call availability has not been tested.

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Register a business with BIR — official requirementsLast checked: 10/5/2026
Register a business with BIR — Requirements, Costs & Steps | PH Life Assistant