A Citizen's Manual for the Registration of Corporations & Partnerships

2007A CITIZEN'S MANUAL FOR THE REGISTRATION OF CORPORATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS(PAMPHLET * NO. 2)28-IX-2007Investors Information Assistance & Publications DivisionEconomic Research and Information Department* Pursuant to R.A. 6713 and Memorandum Circular 35 s. 2003 issued by the President on 17 March 2003, the SEC disseminates different pamphlets that give information about its mandate and functions, registration and reportorial requirements, fees and charges, and other relevant topics for the guidance of investors and the general public. Registration of Corporations and Partnerships with the SEC1. What laws govern the registration of corporations and partnerships at the SEC?• Corporation Code of the Philippines• Civil Code (Partnerships)• Securities Regulation Code (R.A. 8799)• P.D. 902-A as Amended2. What entities are registered with the SEC?• Stock corporations (Including foreign corporations e.g., branch offices, representative offices, regional headquarters or regional operating headquarters)• Non-stock corporations (Foundations, associations, non-government organizations, religious organizations, etc.)• Partnerships (General and limited partnerships)3. Where do I go if I want to incorporate a corporation or partnership?The Company Registration and Monitoring Department (CRMD)4. What do I do? ACIEaHa. General Procedure The general...