Philippines company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Philippines
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How do I search for a company by name in Philippines?
To search Philippines companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from SEC Philippines with SEC registration number, Company name, Type, Registered address. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Stock Corporation, Non-Stock Corporation, One Person Corporation (OPC)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing SEC registration number, Company name, Type, Registered address.
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Cross-check against SEC Philippines
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.sec.gov.ph.
https://www.sec.gov.ph
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Philippines companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against SEC Philippines is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Philippines company search return?
Each record shows SEC registration number, Company name, Type, Registered address, sourced from SEC Philippines.
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 for a company by name 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.
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