Company Incorporation · One Person Corporation
One Person Corporation (OPC) registration
Full corporate protection with a single owner and no board. We register your OPC with the SEC and hand it over ready to operate.
About the OPC
A corporation built for one owner
The One Person Corporation lets a single individual own a corporation outright: limited liability without partners, co-shareholders or a board of directors. Since its introduction under the Revised Corporation Code, it has become the default choice for founders and professionals who want corporate protection while keeping complete control.
The single stockholder must be a natural person, trust or estate, and the articles must designate a nominee and alternate nominee to ensure continuity if the owner is unable to act. Setting these details up correctly at registration is what makes the structure work, and it is exactly what we handle.
What we handle
OPC registration, end to end
From confirming your eligibility to your first day of operations.
Eligibility and structure check
We confirm the OPC fits your situation and, for foreign founders, that your intended activity permits it.
Articles and nominee documentation
Articles of incorporation prepared with the nominee and alternate nominee designations the law requires.
SEC registration
Filing prosecuted through to your Certificate of Incorporation.
Post-registration setup
BIR registration, books, permits and bank account coordination so the OPC can actually operate.
How it works
Timeline and milestones
The standard path for the One Person Corporation. Timeframes are typical estimates that depend on complete documents and government agency processing, not guaranteed deadlines.
Gather information and documents
Proposed corporate name with three alternatives, business purpose, principal office address, the single stockholder’s ID and TIN (passport number for foreign nationals), the designated nominee and alternate nominee, and capital details.
Name verification and reservation
The proposed name is submitted through the SEC eSPARC portal for verification against existing registered names, with the OPC designation the SEC requires confirmed.
Incorporation documents signed
Articles of Incorporation, including the nominee and alternate nominee designations, prepared and signed by the single stockholder, with Foreign Investment Form F-100 where the owner is foreign. OPCs are not required to file bylaws. The stockholder is verified through SEC eSECURE.
Filing and payment with the SEC
The complete application is submitted through eSPARC under the applicable track, whether SEC ZERO fully digital, OneSEC or Regular Processing, and the assessed SEC filing fees are settled.
Certificate of Incorporation issued
The SEC releases a Digital Certificate of Incorporation, valid for six months, with the original released once the remaining documentary requirements are submitted. The company legally exists from this point.
Barangay clearance and business permit
Barangay Clearance secured for the principal office location, followed by the Business Permit from the Mayor’s Office covering the same address.
BIR registration
Company TIN obtained, registration fee paid, books of accounts registered and Authority to Print official receipts and invoices secured. Often run in parallel with LGU permitting.
Employer registration and bank account
SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG employer registrations completed and the corporate bank account finalized. The company is fully compliant and operational.
LGU permitting and BIR registration can often run in parallel rather than sequentially, which is typically where the total timeline is shortened.
eSPARC processing has improved in 2026: straightforward SEC filings can clear in 5-10 business days, while incomplete or inconsistent submissions restart the review clock.
Complex or foreign-owned entities can take up to 60 Days to become fully operational.
Why register your OPC with ILA
Right the first time
Nominee designations and articles drafted properly, so continuity is never in question.
Truly operational
We do not stop at the SEC certificate. BIR, permits and banking are part of the job.
One partner after launch
Compliance, permits and expansion handled by the same team that registered you.
Frequently asked questions
OPC questions, answered
Can a foreigner register an OPC?
Yes, as a natural person, provided the intended activity is open to foreign ownership under the Foreign Investment Negative List. We confirm your eligibility before anything is filed.
Does an OPC need a board or other officers?
There is no board: the single stockholder is the sole director and president. A treasurer and a corporate secretary are still appointed, and the corporate secretary must be a Filipino citizen and resident. We provide qualified professionals where needed.
Is there a minimum capital requirement?
Generally no fixed minimum for locally focused OPCs, unless the chosen activity or foreign ownership rules impose one. We confirm the right figure for your case during the consultation.
Ready to incorporate on your own terms?
Book a free consultation and we will confirm your eligibility, capital and timeline.
