Documents, costs and steps for this service.
Register a sole-proprietor business name through BNRS.
- Cost / amount:
- Barangay ₱200; city / municipality ₱500
- Regional ₱1,000; national ₱2,000
- Choose one territorial scope; add ₱30 documentary stamp tax
- Processing time:
- Complete payment within the BNRS deadline
- download the certificate after successful registration.
- Can start online:
- Start on the official portal
Where to apply
Register online in DTI BNRS. For assistance use a DTI office / Negosyo Center; city business permits are a separate transaction.
Find an officeChoose one DTI business-name scope
| Scope | Registration | With ₱30 stamp tax |
|---|---|---|
| Barangay | ₱200 | ₱230 |
| City / municipality | ₱500 | ₱530 |
| Regional | ₱1,000 | ₱1,030 |
| National | ₱2,000 | ₱2,030 |
The four scopes are alternatives. This registration does not include BIR or local business permits.
What to bring
- Owner information and active email
Standard Filipino sole-proprietor route; companies and special nationality cases use different processes.
- Business name, address and territorial scope
Prepare name alternatives and select barangay, city/municipality, regional or national scope.
How to apply
- 1Check name and scope
Read the BNRS rules, enter owner details and check a proposed name.
- 2Complete business details
Enter business address and scope; review spelling before confirming.
- 3Pay and download the certificate
Use the reference and payment deadline shown by BNRS; retain the receipt and business-name certificate.
- 4Continue to tax and local permits
A business name alone does not authorize operation. Continue with BIR registration and the city/municipal business permit.
Sources for this situation
Help & contacts
These are agency support contacts. Your appointment confirmation identifies your receiving office.
- Email:
- [email protected]
BNRS helpdesk. A current telephone number has not been verified for this listing.
Related services
Official sources & guide details
Checking off a task does not submit an application. The listed scope and special cases determine which documents you need.
Guide reviewed: 2026-10-05
