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Here are the government agencies that a business needs to registerwith depending on company formation:

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BUSINESSin the Philippines?

This is the government agency where singleproprietorship enterprises register and secure itscertificate of registration.

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE &INDUSTRY (DTI)

This is the government agency responsible for the registrationand supervision of all corporations and partnerships organizedin the Philippines. Licensing of representative offices andbranch offices is likewise under this agency.

SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION(SEC)

This is the government agency mandated by thelaw to assess and collect all national internalrevenue taxes, fees, and charges. All types ofbusiness entities are required to be registered here.

BUREAU OF INTERNAL REVENUE(BIR)

This is the government agency which accreditsall types of cooperatives in the Philippines.

COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY (CDA)

This is the government agency where employees whoare members of the Social Security System (SSS) arerequired to register.

HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND(HDMF)

Where local government permits and licensesnecessary for the operation of the business,are secured.

VARIOUS LOCALGOVERNMENT UNITS

This is the government agency which requires all employers and employeesto be registered. The National Health Insurance Program under this is aimedat providing health insurance coverage and ensure affordable health careservices for all citizens of the Philippines.

PHILIPPINE HEALTH INSURANCE CORPORATION This is the government agency where employers and employeesare required to be registered. Funded through mandatory payrollcontribution, this is where citizens who are retired, currentlyunemployed or unemployable due to a disability are assisted.

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM(SSS)

DOLE promotes gainful employment opportunities, protects workers,and promotes their welfare, develop human resources, and maintainindustrial peace. DOLE likewise handles the issuance of AlienEmployment Work Permits (AEP).

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT(DOLE)