Steps in Registering with the BIR

10 EASY Steps for Registering with the BIR
1. Prepare / accomplish in 3 copies the following BIR forms needed for your business. They are available at all BIR offices or download these forms online.
Documentary Requirements
Single Proprietor
Partnership
Corporation
BIR FORM 1901 (Application Form)
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BIR FORM 1903 (Application Form)

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BIR FORM 0605 (Payment Form)
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BIR FORM 2000 (Documentary Stamp Tax on Lease)
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BIR FORM 2000 (Documentary Stamp Tax on Subscription)

✓ 2. Go to the Revenue District Office (RDO) that has jurisdiction over your registered address. You can also visit this link to know which RDO has jurisdiciton over you.
3. Go to the officer of the day. He will assess how much to pay for the registration. Normally, the registration fee is P500.00 while the Documentary Stamp Tax on Subscription depends on how much your capital is, while the Documentary Stamp Tax on Lease depends on your monthly rental. Please submit these forms and documents to the officer of the day.
Documentary Requirements
Single Proprietor
Partnership
Corporation
BIR FORM 1901 (Application Form)
✓

BIR FORM 1903 (ApplicationForm)

✓
✓
BIR FORM 0605 (Payment Form)
✓
✓
✓
BIR FORM 2000 (Documentary Stamp Tax on Lease)
✓
✓
✓
BIR FORM 2000 (Documentary Stamp Tax on Subscription)

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Photocopy DTI Certificate
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Photocopy SEC Certificate

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Contract of Lease
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4. After the assessment, go to the accredited banks for payment. Usually accredited banks are within the vicinity of the RDO or you can ask anyone from the BIR in that RDO to be sure. Submit these assessed forms to the teller of the bank.
Documentary Requirements
Single Proprietor
Partnership
Corporation
BIR FORM 0605 (Payment Form)
✓
✓
✓
BIR FORM 2000 (Documentary Stamp Tax on Subscription)

✓
BIR FORM 2000 (Documentary Stamp Tax on Lease)
✓
✓
✓
5. After the payment has been made, go back to your RDO.