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Ready to Build Your Own Philippine Entity?

We help you set up a fully compliant Philippine corporation, from registration to operations. Start with our managed service and transition to your own entity when you are ready.

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What We Handle

Setting up a business entity in the Philippines involves multiple government agencies and compliance requirements. We manage the entire process.

SEC Registration

Securities and Exchange Commission registration for your Philippine corporation, including articles of incorporation, by-laws, and compliance documentation.

BIR Registration

Bureau of Internal Revenue tax registration, including TIN issuance, authority to print receipts, and tax compliance setup.

LGU Permits

Local Government Unit business permits, barangay clearance, mayor's permit, and annual renewal management.

Office Search

Finding and securing office space that fits your team size, budget, and growth plans. We handle site visits, lease negotiation, and fit-out coordination.

Bank Account Setup

Opening a corporate bank account with a Philippine bank, including documentation, compliance requirements, and signatory setup.

Employer Registrations

SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG employer registration so you can legally employ staff in the Philippines with full statutory compliance.

Typical Timeline

The full setup process typically takes 3-6 months, depending on the complexity of your requirements and government processing times.

1
Month 1: Planning and Documentation

Define corporate structure, prepare articles of incorporation, gather required documents from foreign incorporators.

2
Months 2-3: Government Registrations

SEC incorporation, BIR registration, LGU permits, and employer registrations with SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.

3
Months 3-4: Banking and Office

Open corporate bank account, secure office space, set up IT infrastructure and workstations.

4
Months 4-6: Operational Launch

Transfer staff to your entity (if transitioning from Contour's managed service), set up payroll systems, and begin independent operations.

Start Managed. Transition When Ready.

Most clients start with our managed staffing service to test the waters before committing to their own entity. This approach lets you:

  • Validate the Philippines as a location for your team before investing in entity setup
  • Build your team immediately while the entity setup happens in parallel
  • Transfer existing Contour-employed staff to your new entity once it is ready
  • Keep Contour as your HR and compliance partner even after the transition

Pricing

Entity setup pricing depends on your specific requirements: corporate structure, number of employees, office needs, and timeline. We provide a detailed quote after an initial consultation.

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Whether you are starting fresh or transitioning from our managed service, we will guide you through every step.

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