Applying for a DTI Permit Online
You can apply for a business name in DTI via online. To get your DTI permit, go to the DTI BNRS website. Read and understand the terms and conditions, then tap "I Agree". Provide your details correctly. Select your business scope and proposed name. Enter your business information. Pay the online registration fee for convenience via GCash during your DTI registration. You’ll receive your DTI permit or certificate through email to print for applying for your mayor’s permit.
DTI Permit Fees in the Philippines
The registration fee depends on the scope of the business applied: P200 for barangay level; P500 for city or municipal level; P1,000 for regional level; and P2,000 for national level. All business registration fees must also include a P30 documentary stamp.
Downloading Your Certificate
To download your certificate, go to Transaction Inquiry. Input your Reference Code. A verification code will be emailed. Use it to access the Transaction Summary and download your certificate. If you didn’t receive the code, check your spam folder.
Steps for Opening a Business in the Philippines
For entrepreneurs wanting to open a business in the Philippines, complete steps like securing your Mayor’s permit and complying with BIR tax requirements. The DTI certificate shows no other business has the same name. DTI protects consumer rights and develops policies sustaining Philippine economic growth.
Business Permits and Licenses for Small Businesses in the Philippines
Discover everything you need to know about Philippine business permits and licenses in 2023. The specific permits and licenses you need will depend on the type of business you want to start. First, you need to have a business name and register it with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). You also need to have a registered office and a Tax Identification Number (TIN). Additionally, you’ll need to get a Mayor’s Permit from your local government.
Importance of Mayor’s Permit
Before you can start operating your business in the Philippines, you need to secure a Mayor’s Permit or Business Permit from the Local Government Unit (LGU) where your company office is located. Business permits are issued to allow enterprises to operate legally and for the LGUs to monitor the businesses within their jurisdiction.