Who is FilePino?
FilePino is a one-stop shop that caters to the needs of aspiring entrepreneurs or established small to medium-sized start-up companies throughout the lifespan of their business – from company formation to expansion.
Core Services
- Registration with PEZA and BOI
- Bookkeeping and Payroll Services
- Staff Leasing, HR Services and Templates
- Background Check
- Visa Services
How can FilePino help your business?
| Products and Services | • Local registration • Foreign licensing |
| Pricing* |
• Business Registration: Php 45,000-198,000 (exclusive of VAT) Note: Government and Filing Fees will be the client’s responsibility. |
| Exclusive Benefit for BusinessPlus customers | 10% discount |
*Final rates provided by partners may change depending on the products/services selected by the customer. Rates will be discussed during the partner’s product presentation.
Eligibility
Only SBC BusinessPlus account holders are eligible to enjoy FilePino’s services and get preferential rates.
Don’t have a BusinessPlus account yet? Apply now!
How to apply?
Sign up below to get started. To facilitate the processing of your application, your contact information will be shared with Security Bank and FilePino.
Next Steps
Here are the next steps after you sign up.
Review the proposal
Our partner service provider will be contacting you to present their proposed package for the product/service you selected. Remember to carefully review the details before proceeding to the next step.
Contract signing
When you are ready to proceed, sign the contract/proposal and send back to the partner service provider.
Billing and Payment
Once the proposal is signed, you will be billed by our partner service provider. Follow the payment instructions to get started.
For inquiries and comments, please call our Customer Service Hotline at (+632) 8424-2181 from Mondays to Fridays (excluding holidays) between 9AM to 4PM.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why choose the partner?
With more than ten years of experience in the field, we have seen all types of roadblocks and have managed to surpass these to the satisfaction of our clients. We ensure to guide our clients well by giving them the best possible suggestions or options at any stage of the business. Our clients are assisted by experienced lawyers and devoted staff.
How fast can they deliver their service?
We, at Filepino strive to deliver our services as efficiently as possible. The speed of service delivery can vary depending on the specific requirements of your business. Based on our experience, we aim to complete standard processes for business formation within 2-5 months and 1-2 weeks for business permit renewal. But during the process, we will keep you updated throughout the entire process to ensure a smooth experience.
How good is their after-sales support?
We have a dedicated team available to assist you with any questions or concerns that may arise after our initial services are completed. We have several platforms to monitor & update you with any queries you may have. At Filepino, being a one stop shop for all business-oriented customers, we offer services from the start of the registration process up to keeping the business running.
Can they support Metro Manila & provincial branches? Is support face-to-face or virtual only?
Filepino can assist clients located in Metro Manila and its provincial branches. However, since the requirements for business registration and business permit renewal must be submitted to the relevant government agencies, we can only offer remote assistance to clients outside Metro Manila. We will prepare all necessary documents and draft legal paperwork, which will be sent to the designated individual for submission. Otherwise, we charge an additional 25% on top of our professional fees plus the Client has to pay out of pocket expenses.
How much does it cost?
FilePino offers various packages for business registration and business permit renewal, with pricing varying based on the specific inclusions. You may refer the the brochure below for reference:
Business Formation
Business Formation – Sole Proprietorship
Business Formation – Foreign Corporation
Business Process – Domestic Corporation
Business Permit Renewal
If the business tax will be paid:
Annually – PHP17,000.00 + VAT
Quarterly – 22,500.00 + VAT
Subject to change without prior notice.
How do customers pay?
Our billing team will issue an invoice for payment. The clients may utilize payment methods via bank transfer using your SBC BusinessPlus account, Wise, PayPal GCash, and cheques.
Can we ask discount if with more than 1 business to use?
Yes, we do offer discounts for clients who engage us for more than one business. We would be happy to discuss the options available to you. We could also customize a package based on your requirements.
How can we contact FilePino Inc.?
For inquiries, you may contact FilePino at:
Email
[email protected]
Address
1212 High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 2, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City 1634
Phone Number
+63.917.892.2337(+632)8478.5826
What are the requirements in setting up a corporation in the Philippines?
The minimum requirements are:
1. Officers: President, Treasurer, Corporate Secretary (the latter must be a Filipino citizen)
2. Address in the Philippines (preferably with lease contract already). Can be a virtual
office or a physical location.
3. Reservable name with the SEC.
Why do we need 2 directors?
The Philippine Corporation code requires that in setting up a corporation in the Philippines, there
must be at least 2 directors.
“Batas Pambansa Blg. 68 Section 10. Number and qualifications of incorporators. – Any person, partnership, association or corporation, singly or jointly with others but not more than fifteen (15) in number, may organize a corporation for any lawful purpose or purposes: Provided, That natural persons who are licensed to practice a profession, and partnerships or associations organized for the purpose of practicing a profession, shall not be allowed to organize as a corporation unless otherwise provided under special laws. Incorporators who are natural persons must be of legal age. Each incorporator of a stock corporation must own or be a subscriber to at least one (1) share of the capital stock.”
Why is a resident director (RD) required?
The same provision quoted above requires that the majority must be residents of the Philippines. They do not need to be citizens of the Philippines though.
Can the corporation be owned 100% by a foreigner?
Yes. So long as the business is outside of the negative list of investment. The negative list enumerates the threshold of foreign ownership.
Negative List: https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/downloads/2018/10oct/20181029-EO-65-RRD.pdf