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    How to find a company's registration number in Philippines

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    How do I find a company's registration number in Philippines?

    Search the company's name on SEC Philippines at https://www.sec.gov.ph. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open SEC Philippines

      Navigate to https://www.sec.gov.ph.

      https://www.sec.gov.ph
    2. 2

      Search by company name

      Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.

    3. 3

      Copy the registration number

      The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.

    4. 4

      Confirm it's the right entity

      Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is a Philippines company's registration number published?

    It appears on the entity's public profile in SEC Philippines (https://www.sec.gov.ph) and must be quoted on invoices, contracts, and official correspondence.

    Is looking up a Philippines registration number free?

    Yes. Basic name-to-number lookup on SEC Philippines is free and does not require an account.

    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.

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    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.

    Where do I find a Philippines company's registration number?

    Every registered Philippines entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its SEC Philippines record.

    Is a Philippines registration number the same as a VAT number?

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the SEC Philippines when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.

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