Accounting and Tax · BIR registration
Bureau of Internal Revenue registration and updates
A company must be registered with the tax authority before it operates, and the record has to match reality afterward. We handle the first registration and every change.
Overview
Registration is what makes you a taxpayer
Registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is what makes a business a taxpayer in the eyes of the law. It gives the company a taxpayer identification number, a certificate of registration that states its tax types and registered activity, registered books of account, and the right to issue invoices. Without these a company cannot properly bill customers, claim expenses or file returns, and operating unregistered exposes the business and its officers to penalties.
Registration is not a one-time event. The BIR record lists your address, business activity, branches and tax types, and it needs to match what the company actually does. When you move offices, add a service line, open a branch or change officers, the record has to be updated. Missed updates tend to surface later as rejected invoices, notices or a stalled transaction. We prepare the papers, deal with the Revenue District Office that covers your address, and keep a log of what is registered.
What we handle
From first registration to every later change
We cover the full life of your registration, not just the first application.
Initial registration
Taxpayer identification number, certificate of registration and tax types set up with the right Revenue District Office.
Books and invoices
Books of account registered and invoice requirements set up so the company can bill customers properly.
Registration updates
Changes of address, business activity, tax types or officers filed so the BIR record matches your operations.
Branches and closures
New branches and facilities registered, and closures or transfers reported when a location changes.
How it works
How we register and keep you current
We work from your corporate papers and then watch for changes that need a filing.
Document check
We confirm your Securities and Exchange Commission papers, local permits, lease and officer details so the BIR application is consistent.
Application
The registration is filed with the Revenue District Office covering your address, with the tax types that fit your activity.
Books and invoices
Books of account and invoices are registered under the rules that apply to your business, and the certificate is checked for accuracy.
Ongoing updates
When something changes we prepare and file the update, and keep a register of what the BIR holds on your company.
Why register with ILA
One record, kept accurate
We log every registered detail, so you always know exactly what the BIR has on file.
Right office, right papers
Offices can differ in what they ask for. We check expectations before we file, not after a rejection.
Matched to your filings
Registration is set up with bookkeeping and tax filing in mind, so tax types match what you actually file.
Frequently asked questions
Registration questions we hear most
Is there still an annual registration fee?
The yearly registration fee that businesses used to pay was removed by the Ease of Paying Taxes Act. Other obligations, such as filing returns on time, still apply. Because the BIR issues implementing rules from time to time, we check the current position before advising you on any registration charge.
What should I do if my office address changes?
Tell us before you move. The new address has to be reported to the BIR, and it can change which Revenue District Office handles your company. Invoices and books also need to show the correct address, so we plan the update around your move.
Do I need to register each branch separately?
Generally yes. A branch or additional place of business is registered with the BIR, and the head office record is updated to show it. The exact steps depend on the location and the type of activity, so we confirm them with the office involved before filing.
Is your tax registration complete and current?
Book a free consultation and we will check your registration against what your company really does.
