First Time: Registering My Online Business (BIR) | PH

 My first experience with business registration 😀😀

     Initially, I hesitated to register my startup business with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), but due to Shopee's mandatory policy, I had no choice but to comply. On February 17, I began researching how to register a business, searching through YouTube and Google. Fortunately, I stumbled upon Newbiz Reg, which was good news since I prefer avoiding face-to-face processing or application. The instructions provided on their website (https://www.bir.gov.ph/newbizreg/) were clear and straightforward.

    By the way, I am currently employed, and this business is just my side hustle. I clicked "For Sole Proprietors, Professionals, Mixed Income Earners" for Step 1. Once clicked, all the necessary requirements were listed, including BIR Form 1901 (note: I filled out the 2021 version), a government-issued ID, a final and clear sample of OWN Principal Receipts Invoices, proof of payment, and a DTI certificate.

    Filling out the BIR Form 1901 was stressful due to the abundance of unfamiliar terms, but fortunately, my brother, a registered business owner, provided guidance. If you are an employee registering a small business, you may use this as a reference.

 Here are the details I filled in my Form 1901 (version 2021):

1. Registering Office - Head office

4. Input your TIN (if currently employed, use your existing TIN)

6. Taxpayer type - Single proprietorship only (resident citizen); I operate my online business from home and do not rent any facility.

17. Business address - My home address, based on my taxpayer type

21. ID details - I used my PRC ID

23. No - I marked "No" based on my brother's explanation (reserved for professionals like lawyers and doctors)

29. Put N/A if you will be processing your registration

34 Number found in your DTI certificate:

Primary - Name found in your DTI certificate.

Regulatory body - DTI.

Business registration number - Number found in your DTI certificate.

Business registration date - Indicated in your DTI certificate.

Line of business: Online shop (clothing) (Be specific since the RDO staff will ask you, and this will also be indicated in your certificate of registration).

37A: Same number as the business registration number in DTI.

37B: Same as the business registration date in DTI.

38A: I marked X on "other" and indicated online.

40A: Mark X for "Yes."

40B: Mark X for "non-VAT" unless you're earning 3 million or more.

40C: I just put 1, hehe.

41A: The name of the accredited printer (business) that will print your receipts. For your reference, click on the link: https://www.bir.gov.ph/index.php/bir-accreditations/list-of-accredited-printers-of-receipts-invoices.html.

 41B: You can see this in the sample invoice/receipt layout from the accredited printer.

41C: This is also found in BIR's list or sample receipt.

41D: This is also found in BIR's list or sample receipt.

41E: This is also found in BIR's list or sample receipt.

41F: This is also found in BIR's list or sample receipt.

41G: This is also found in BIR's list or sample receipt.

41H: In my case, I marked X for "bound" since my accredited printer will do my receipts/invoices for my business.

41I: Description - Sales invoice.

Type: Non-VAT.

Number of boxes/booklets - 10.

Number of sets per box/booklet - 50.

Serial number start: 001, end: 0500.

Number of copies per set - 2.

 

For Part VII, I recommend consulting your chosen accredited printer for specific details.

The parts and numbers I did not indicate are blank or left unfilled.

 I skipped Step 3 since the BIR did not ask for payment initially, but during the release of my certificate of registration, I was asked to pay 30 pesos for the documentary stamp.

 For Step 4, choose from the dropdown based on your business location, and it will generate the email address for your application. I used "Business Registration" as the subject.

     I scanned and submitted my 1901 form, sample invoice/receipt from the accredited printer, and the tax-type questionnaire. After a week, I received an email stating that I could claim my certificate of registration. During the release, I waited for my number, provided my name and TIN, paid 30 pesos for the doc stamp, and received my Certificate of Registration, authority to print, and proof of registered business.

    Regarding stamping the books of account, the process is now online through the Online Registration and Update System (ORUS). Register on ORUS, print the QR code, and paste it into your journal, ledger, and other books of account.

     I hope this information is helpful. This is based on my experience with the Taguig RDO, and processes may vary with other RDOs.


         ~Ei-Ehm~