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How To Register Your Online Business in BIR and DTI: By: Kenneth Medina
How To Register Your Online Business in BIR and DTI: By: Kenneth Medina
The most pressing question for those who already set their sights on
establishing an online business is “Do I need to register my business?,” and
the short answer is yes. Whether you’re offering online services as a
freelancer or selling products in your online store, you need to do certain
registrations and acquire certain permits.
That being said, here’s a guide on how to get your business registered:
For online freelancers, all you need is to get a Barangay Clearance and
register in BIR.
4. Pay the registration fee. After filling up your online registration form, follow
the instructions, and pay the necessary registration fee within 7 calendar days
from the application date. You can pay the fee via GCash, PayMaya, or
Credit/Debit Card.
Registration fee:
2. Fill up the BIR Form 1901. Accomplish 3 copies of the BIR Form 1901
which can be downloaded here.
4. Pay the Registration Fee. Registration fee is Php 500 and Php 30 for
loose DST or Proof of Payment of Annual Registration Fee (ARF). You can
pay the registration fee in BIR accredited banks. Accredited banks will provide
you a BIR payment form. Submit this to the bank together with your
Documentary Stamp Tax on Lease. After payment, submit to your RDO a
photocopy of your BIR form payments and other documentary requirements.
Upon acquiring your ATP, submit it to an accredited BIR printer. You can
check BIR accredited printers here. The release of your official invoices
usually takes up to 2 weeks.
The Revenue District Office (RDO) might ask for additional requirements such
as a copy of a contract with a client or Barangay Clearance.
2a. Get a Tax Identification Number (TIN). For those who don’t have a TIN
yet, you need to accomplish and submit 2 copies of BIR Form 1901. This is
the first thing you need to secure before proceeding to the next step.
2b. Update Your Personal Information. If you were previously employed
and already have a TIN, you still have to accomplish the BIR Form 1901 and
update your details. You now have to declare that you are “self-employed”. In
addition, you also have to accomplish BIR Form 1905 to transfer your TIN
registration. Change your registered address and transfer to the appropriate
RDO where you do your business and have jurisdiction over you. You can find
your respective RDO here.
3. Pay the Certificate of Registration (COR) Fee. The registration fee for
COR is Php 500. Accomplish BIR Form 0605 and pay the fee to
any Authorized Agent Bank of your RDO. Always keep your receipt and
copy of the form. After payment, prepare 3 photocopies of the accomplished
form and the receipt provided.
Upon acquiring your ATP, submit it to an accredited BIR printer. You can
check BIR accredited printers here. The release of your official receipt usually
takes up to 2 weeks.
After going through all the paperwork of making your online business legal
and registered, you can now breathe a sigh of relief since you’re already
ensured that you fully own your online business and no one else could use
your business name. Getting the BIR Registration appropriate for you also
means that you’re responsible enough to pay your taxes. Now all you have to
do is to become your own boss and focus on growing your first online
business.