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Which agency is responsible for registering partnerships and corporations in the Philippines?
Which agency is responsible for registering partnerships and corporations in the Philippines?
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (correct)
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
- Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
- Local Government Unit (LGU)
What is required to obtain a business permit in the Philippines?
What is required to obtain a business permit in the Philippines?
- Only zoning clearance
- Sole proprietorship registration with SEC
- A detailed business plan
- Mayor's permit from local government (correct)
Which document is NOT typically needed for registering a business?
Which document is NOT typically needed for registering a business?
- Sketch of the location
- Shareholder agreement (correct)
- Public liability insurance
- Community tax certificate
How does entrepreneurship contribute to the economy?
How does entrepreneurship contribute to the economy?
Which of the following is a legal requirement for registering a sole proprietorship in the Philippines?
Which of the following is a legal requirement for registering a sole proprietorship in the Philippines?
Flashcards
Business Registration
Business Registration
The first step to starting a business in the Philippines, where the type of business entity is officially recorded with the appropriate government agency.
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
The department responsible for registering sole proprietorships in the Philippines.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
The government agency responsible for registering partnerships and corporations in the Philippines.
Business Permit
Business Permit
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Socioeconomic Contribution of Entrepreneurship
Socioeconomic Contribution of Entrepreneurship
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Study Notes
Registering a Business in the Philippines
- Businesses in the Philippines, regardless of type (sole proprietorship, partnership, or corporation), need to be registered.
- Sole proprietorships register with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).
- Partnerships and corporations register with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Business names are included in the registration process.
Obtaining Business Permits
- Business permits are required from the local government unit (LGU) where the business operates.
- Specific requirements vary by municipality, so check local websites for details.
- Common requirements include:
- DTI or SEC registration form
- Barangay clearance
- Zoning clearance
- Location sketch
- Land title or lease contract
- Community tax certificate
- Public liability insurance
- Occupancy permit
- Sanitary permit
- Environmental permit
- Fire permit
Socioeconomic Contribution of Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurship creates jobs.
- Entrepreneurship improves the quality of life.
- Entrepreneurship promotes fairer income distribution, reducing social issues.
- Entrepreneurship efficiently uses resources, increasing national output.
- Entrepreneurship benefits society through government involvement.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential processes of registering different types of businesses in the Philippines, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. It also delves into the required business permits from local government units, highlighting common requirements and steps involved in the registration process.
