Search the business registry

    Philippines business registry search

    Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.

    Search Company Records in Philippines

    3 free lookups per day. No sign-up required.

    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamLast verified June 2026Primary source: SEC Philippines

    How do I search the business registry in Philippines?

    The Philippines business registry is operated by SEC Philippines. It covers Stock Corporation, Non-Stock Corporation. Search by business name to find the registered entity behind a trading name — free, no signup.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Search the trading name you were given

      Start with the name on the invoice, website or contract. It is often a trading name rather than the registered legal name.

    2. 2

      Identify the legal entity behind it

      SEC Philippines records the legal entity. Matching a trading name to its registered entity is the whole point of a registry search — the two are frequently different.

    3. 3

      Check the entity type

      Philippines recognises Stock Corporation, Non-Stock Corporation. Entity type determines liability and who is legally responsible, so it matters before you contract.

    4. 4

      Note what the registry does not cover

      Sole traders and unregistered activity may not appear at all. An absent record is not automatically proof of fraud — it can simply mean the business is not required to register.

    Open SEC PhilippinesAll Philippines records

    Frequently asked questions

    What does the Philippines business registry cover?

    SEC Philippines records Stock Corporation, Non-Stock Corporation. Businesses that are not legally required to register — commonly small sole traders — may not appear.

    Can I search the Philippines business registry by trading name?

    Yes, and that is usually the practical starting point. The registry will link the name to the registered legal entity where the two differ.

    Is a business registry search free in Philippines?

    Yes. Name search and the public entry on SEC Philippines are free. Only certified documents are chargeable.

    What if a Philippines business has no registry entry?

    It may not be required to register, or it may be trading under a different legal name. Ask for the registration number directly before assuming either.

    What types of companies exist in the Philippines?

    The most common is a Stock Corporation requiring minimum 5 incorporators and ₱5,000 minimum capital. The One Person Corporation (OPC), introduced in 2019, allows a single person to form a corporation — ideal for startups and small businesses.

    People also ask about search the business registry in Philippines

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Philippines company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the SEC Philippines are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Philippines business registry?

    The SEC Philippines is the official public register of companies incorporated in Philippines. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.sec.gov.ph.

    Related guides and tools

    More Philippines guides

    Philippines data