Philippines - Apply for BIR Certificate of Registration (COR)

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Procedure

Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for a BIR Certificate of Registration (COR), the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Internal Revenue link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. As part of the registration process, the applicant will need to attend a BIR seminar on tax compliance.
8. This seminar is usually held on the same day that the applicant submits he/she documents to the BIR.
9. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further.
12. After attending the BIR seminar, the applicant can claim his/her BIR COR at the BIR office.
13. This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• A duly accomplished BIR Form 1901 (for self-employed individuals) or BIR Form 1903 (for corporations and partnerships)
• Proof of business registration (e.g., SEC registration, DTI registration, business permit)
• Mayor's Permit
• Barangay clearance
• Proof of address (e.g., utility bills)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Bureau of Internal Revenue
BIR National Office Bldg., BIR Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Trunkline: 8981-7000; 89297676
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual or entity who intends Apply for BIR Certificate of Registration (COR) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Age
• Address
• Gender
• Contact number
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Income details
• Professional details
• Educational Qualifications
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The BIR Certificate of Registration (COR) is a document issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines to individuals and businesses that have registered with the agency for tax purposes.
• The COR serves as proof of registration and contains important information such as the taxpayer's name, taxpayer identification number (TIN), tax type, and date of registration.

Information which might help

• The BIR COR is a legal requirement for individuals and businesses that engage in trade or business in the Philippines. It is also necessary for individuals who earn income from sources within the Philippines, such as salaries, wages, or fees for services rendered. Once registered, taxpayers are required to file tax returns and pay taxes regularly.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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