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本文以Shopee提升菲律宾物流能力、预计新增1500个岗位为契机，深入分析当前菲律宾电商市场的增长潜力与本土化机遇。在此基础上，我们将系统梳理注册菲律宾公司的核心优势、适合跨境卖家的公司类型、详细注册流程及后续合规维护要点，并进一步探讨如何借助本土公司身份，真正实现可持续的菲律宾公司本地化运营。

Shopee提升菲律宾物流能力，预计创造1500个岗位

据悉，近日Shopee菲律宾站宣布，将在维萨亚斯和棉兰老地区（VisMin）扩大运营，预计今年将扩增约1,500个就业岗位。这一扩张旨在加强区域物流能力和卖家支持，使当地卖家更容易将商品销售到各个岛屿，同时提升配送效率。

Shopee表示，推动全国电商发展，需要持续建设能够服务所有买卖双方的能力，而在VisMin的布局是多年工作的延续，旨在让在线购物更便捷可靠，并改善非大城市社区的接入条件。

Shopee指出，跨岛物流一直是在线卖家的主要限制因素，影响了配送时间和客户覆盖范围。

为解决这一问题，Shopee正在扩大“Shopee履约”（Fulfilled by Shopee, FBS）项目，让卖家可以将库存存放在Shopee支持的仓库中，由Shopee物流网络负责打包和配送。

“Shopee履约”项目简化了履约流程，使卖家能够专注于提升产品、价格竞争力和客户服务，同时提高维萨亚斯和棉兰老地区买家的商品可获得性，减少对跨岛长途配送的依赖。自采用FBS以来，该地区订单的平均配送时间已从约七天缩短至三至四天。

Shopee预计，此次扩张将创造涵盖平台运营、物流及卖家支持等岗位的就业机会，包括仓储、订单处理及帮助中小企业更有效参与电子商务的相关岗位。

Shopee表示，投资区域基础设施也是应对电商平台竞争加剧及大马尼拉以外地区需求增长的重要举措。加强VisMin运营是Shopee推动全国电子商务普及、尤其是支持中小卖家发展的整体战略的一部分。

在菲律宾，地理因素长期影响电商发展，距离增加成本、岛屿增加配送时间，而买卖双方的接入常依赖于所在地。

Shopee通过平台支持的解决方案让商品更靠近买家，从而减轻地理限制对购物的影响。FBS项目通过仓储和第三方物流配送，使卖家能专注于业务增长，并为买家提供更可靠的商品供应。

此外，Shopee在支持当地微型、小型和中型企业（MSME）方面也持续发力。自疫情以来，菲律宾卖家在Shopee大学课程上的学习时长累计超过11万小时，相当于连续12年，帮助卖家掌握定价、营销、客户服务及日常运营技能。

Shopee希望，VisMin地区的扩张到2026年将创造约1,500个就业机会，涵盖平台运营及卖家赋能岗位，支持电商生态系统的参与和增长，并推动电商在菲律宾全国范围内更加均衡发展。

01 Advantages and Challenges of Incorporating a Philippine Corporation

Advantage:

1）优惠政策与市场潜力：菲律宾政府近年来采取了一系列措施吸引外资，包括减税、税收优惠政策以及对外资企业在特定区域的扶持政策（例如经济特区）。

In addition, the Philippines' large young population and growing consumer market provide lucrative market opportunities for foreign companies.

2）成本优势：相对于其他东南亚国家，菲律宾的劳动力成本较低，特别是在呼叫中心、BPO外包、IT和制造业领域，企业可以充分利用本地的成本优势。

3）灵活的外资政策：虽然菲律宾对外资的限制较多，但仍然有很多外资可以享有的政策优势。

For example, foreign enterprises registered in special economic zones can enjoy more liberal shareholder structure requirements and tax breaks.

Challenge:

1）公司注册的程序复杂性：菲律宾的公司注册手续虽然逐渐简化，但仍然存在一些繁琐的程序。

For example, for foreign companies, how to ensure compliance with local shareholders' ratio requirements during the registration process and how to choose the right type of company can pose certain challenges to business registration.

2）银行开户的复杂性：菲律宾银行系统发展迅速，但外资企业开户仍可能面临挑战。

In particular, foreigners who are new to the Philippines are often restricted due to their short residency history; the bank review process may also take longer when a newly established foreign company opens an account.

If you plan to register a U.S. company/Singapore company/Japanese company/Thailand company/Malaysia company/Canada company/Mexico company/Brazil company/Britain company/France company/New Zealand company/Japanese company/Singapore company/Vietnamese company/Indonesia company/Philippines company/Dubai company, etc., or plan to register a Hong Kong company/Shenzhen company/Guangzhou company/Shanghai company/Hangzhou company/Beijing company/Hainan company, etc. Shenzhen company / Guangzhou company / Shanghai company / Hangzhou company / Beijing company / Hainan company and other domestic companies registered business services, the company's annual audit audit / bookkeeping tax / payment of MPF / change of information / bank account opening / ODI record / BVI registration / tax compliance / cross-border e-commerce accompanied by running on behalf of the operation of the enterprise one-stop service, you can add my WeChat (phone with V: 13045886252) Consultation at any time ↓↓↓ 

02 Types of Incorporation in the Philippines

The Philippine company registration system is divided into several main types, each form has different application scenarios and advantages, and choosing the right type of company is crucial to the future development of your business.

1. Stock Corporation

(1) For profit, shareholders have ownership rights by subscribing for shares.

(2) The liability of the shareholder is limited to the amount of shares subscribed by him.

3) Applicable to medium and large enterprises, such as manufacturing and trading companies.

2. Non-Stock Corporation (NSC)

1) Not for profit, usually for education, religion, charity, professional associations, etc.

2) No share division, members support operations through dues or donations.

(3) Profits may not be distributed and are required to be used for public benefit purposes.

3. Sole Proprietorship

1) Owned and operated by an individual, the owner has unlimited liability for the debts of the business.

2) Simple to register, suitable for small business, but higher risk.

4. Partnerships

(1) General Partnership: All partners have unlimited joint and several liability for debts.

(2) Limited Partnership: At least one general partner (unlimited liability) and one limited partner (liability limited to the amount of capital contributed).

3) Registration with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is required.

5. Branch

If you have already registered your company in another country, you can choose to open a branch in the Philippines.

This approach is suitable for a class of businesses that wish to operate directly in the Philippine market but do not want to re-establish a new company.

Advantage: Ability to enter the market quickly without registering a new company.

Challenge: A branch office is not a separate legal entity, all liability rests with the parent company and must comply with specific Philippine government regulatory requirements.

In summary: Selecting the right corporate form requires consideration of factors such as capital size, investment objectives, shareholder composition, operational flexibility and tax optimization. When selecting the type of company, foreign companies often have to weigh the trade-offs between the ability to raise capital and operational flexibility. If you need to register a Philippine company or your existing Philippine company needs follow-up maintenance, feel free to inquire (WeChat: 13045886252)▼▼▼

03 Process of Incorporation in the Philippines

The process of registering a Philippine corporation involves several government agencies and is usually done in a sequential manner:

Step 1: Name Reservation (SEC)

Apply for a Philippine company name on the SEC website or offline and get a Notice of Name Approval.

Step 2: Preparation and notarization of documents

:: Drafting of articles of incorporation and by-laws.

:: Signing of documents by shareholders and notarization by a notary public.

Step 3: Submit Registration to the SEC

:: Submission of notarized by-laws, notification of name approval, proof of financial capacity (e.g., certificate of capital deposit issued by a bank), registration information form, etc.

● Certificate of Incorporation of the Philippine Corporation is issued after SEC audit and approval. This is the primary document for the legal existence of a Philippine corporation.

Step 4: Register with the BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue)

:: Obtaining a BIR tax registration certificate.

:: Apply for certification of company invoices and receipts.

:: Registration for VAT or proportional tax (depending on annual income).

Step 5: Enrollment in SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG (HDMF)

Enrollment of Filipino companies and prospective employees in social security numbers, medical insurance and housing funds.

Step 6: Obtaining a local government license

:: Obtain a business license from the city/town business licensing office.

:: Obtaining community tax registration certificates from the community.

Step 7: Other Special Permits

:: If the industry is regulated (e.g., catering, construction, finance, etc.), a license will need to be obtained from the relevant professional regulatory board.

:: If engaged in importing or exporting, registration with the Customs Bureau is required.

● If you are hiring foreign workers, you need to apply for alien employment permits and visas from the Department of Labor (DOLE) and Bureau of Immigration (BI). If you are planning to incorporate a Philippine company or if your existing Philippine company needs follow-up maintenance, feel free to drop me a line (WeChat: 13045886252)▼▼▼▼

04 Bank Account Opening for Philippine Companies

Philippine companies have to open a bank account, how to open a bank company account smoothly?

Whether it is a personal account or a corporate account, there are some basic requirements for opening a bank account in the Philippines. For foreign businesses, understanding these requirements can not only help speed up the account opening process, but also ensure the smooth operation of the bank account.

1) Notes on opening a personal bank account:

For personal account opening, Philippine banks usually require valid proof of identity and proof of address.

While some international banks offer English-language services for expatriates, most local banks require applicants to be able to communicate in either Japanese or English for account opening procedures.

Special Note: If you are a foreigner who has just arrived in the Philippines, many banks will require you to have a period of residency history in the Philippines.

As a result, new immigrants may face stricter scrutiny when opening an account, especially for non-permanent foreigners, and may be required to provide additional proof of residence or documentation of the source of funds.

2) Difficulties and challenges in opening a bank account for a Philippine company:

The requirements for opening a Philippine company account are relatively strict, and banks usually require companies to provide a series of documents, including proof of company registration, identification of shareholders and directors, and tax registration certificates.

For foreign companies, banks may also require the company to be registered for at least three months to ensure the stability of the company's operations.

3) Bank Audit:

When banks examine a business, they not only look for legitimacy, but also assess the financial situation, sources of funds and business plans, and may conduct background checks to ensure that the flow of funds is legal and compliant. Banks are particularly careful in the case of foreign-owned enterprises and seek to comply with the Philippine Foreign Investment Regulation Policy.

4) Long-term management of Philippine corporate accounts:

Philippine bank account management is not complicated, but the local banking culture differs from that of international banks, and it takes time for foreign companies to adapt to local services.

Particularly in cross-border payments, foreign exchange management and capital flows, some local banks do not provide as good a service as international banks. Therefore, foreign companies may be able to operate their funds more efficiently by choosing local banks that cooperate with international banks or provide better services.

05 Follow-up maintenance of Philippine companies

1) Annual Audit of Philippine Companies

Philippine company annual audit, refers to the relevant government functions of the company's annual qualification review, the company submits shareholders, directors, legal secretary, registered address and other information information for the annual declaration, mainly involved in the scope of business operations and tax situation.

Businesses registered in the Philippines are required to renew their business licenses at the local government office where the company's registered address is located from January 1 to January 22 every year, and to complete the annual renewal of their tax unit registration with the Department of Revenue (DOR) by January 31st.

Failure to file and make timely payment with any of the above mentioned departments will result in fines, and failure to complete the company's annual audit on time may affect the renewal of the business license for the following year.

Information to be provided for the annual review:

1. Business license.

2. Articles of Incorporation.

3. Authorization documents of the Board of Directors.

4. A copy of the company's change file, including the change of shares, capital increase, name change file (if there is no relevant matters involved, you can ignore this article).

5. Photocopies of ID cards or passports of all shareholders and directors (whichever is submitted to the government).

2) Philippine Corporate Audit

Under the Revised Corporation Code of the Philippines (RCCP) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines (SEC), annual audits are required for all registered corporations, whether they are local corporations or branches of foreign corporations in the Philippines, regardless of the size of the corporation. Audits are required for all registered companies, whether local or foreign, regardless of size.

Regardless of when the company's financial year begins and ends, the company should ensure that the annual audit is completed by April 15 of each year, with the annual audit being completed in January of the year following the company's incorporation, and that the audit report is filed with the SEC.

The information to be provided for the audit is:

1. Monthly statements of all bank accounts of Philippine companies.

2. Sales notes, such as invoices and contracts.

3. Cost bills, such as invoices and contracts.

4. Expense bills, such as wages, rent, to provide a lease contract or agreement, freight charges, etc..

5. Other related files such as by-laws, annual returns, all corporate change information (if any), fixed asset bills, investment related.

6. Management's obligation to know and authorize.

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