KYB Philippines Philippines KYB, UBO, Verification & Risk Requirements

The availability of corporate documents in the Philippines depends on the entity type and regulatory scope.

General Information Sheet (GIS)

A standard filing containing key company details, including directors, officers, shareholders (subject to disclosure rules), and the registered address.

Certificate of Incorporation

Issued upon registration, confirming the company’s legal existence

Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws

Outlining the company’s purpose, capital structure, and governance framework.

Shareholder Information

Shareholder details may be available through filings such as the GIS, subject to statutory disclosure requirements.

Historical Filing Records

Registry records may include historical changes to directors, the registered address, capital structure, or company status.

Corporation information may be researched through SEC systems using the registered company name or SEC registration number. Sole-proprietorship information is handled separately through DTI business-name registration services. Organisations requiring structured company information can use commercial API and portal services that retrieve and organise relevant SEC and DTI data. If you require more than a registry search, see our Philippines Business Check and company verification guide. Ready to check a business? Search Philippines companies instantly through the AsiaVerify platform.

SEC records and filings may contain company-registration information, status, registered address and information relating to directors, officers and shareholders, depending on the corporation and documents available. General Information Sheets and formation documents may provide additional corporate information, subject to applicable access and disclosure requirements. AsiaVerify’s Philippines KYB coverage includes supported company-registration, director and shareholder information.

Company and business records can help establish whether an entity remains registered and whether relevant changes have been recorded in its status or registration details. The appropriate source depends on whether the entity is registered with the SEC or DTI. The currency of the information depends on filings submitted and processed by the relevant authority.

Information about directors and corporate officers may be available through General Information Sheets and other SEC records, depending on the company and documents obtained. The completeness and currency of the information depend on the corporation’s filing history and the latest records processed by the SEC. AsiaVerify’s Philippines coverage includes supported director information through its KYB workflows.

Shareholder information may be available through General Information Sheets and other SEC filings, depending on the company and applicable disclosure requirements. These records may identify registered shareholders but do not necessarily provide a complete view of underlying beneficial ownership. Identifying ultimate beneficial owners can require additional documents and analysis of corporate ownership structures. For more on ownership checks, see our guide: Why Identifying the UBO Matters.

Access to Philippines company information varies by authority, entity type and record requested. Relevant information may be available through SEC and DTI systems, while detailed company documents or filings may require additional access steps. Compared with some other jurisdictions, obtaining complete Philippines company information can require multiple sources or supporting documents.

Access requirements and any applicable charges depend on the authority, information or document requested. Detailed filings, structured data and enhanced ownership analysis may also be obtained through commercial services. Fees set by the relevant authority are subject to change.

A company registry search provides access to corporate records held by the SEC, such as registration details, status, and certain filing information. Company verification uses registry information alongside additional ownership, identity, and risk checks to support KYB and due diligence processes. For a detailed explanation of company verification in Philippines, see our Philippines Company Verification Guide.

Foreign corporations registered in the Philippines are included in relevant company records. Foreign entities without a registered Philippines presence may not appear in standard searches. Branches, representative offices, regional headquarters and resident-agent information may be recorded through different registration pathways, so availability depends on the entity type and records consulted.

SEC and DTI information provides a government-sourced foundation for KYB and due diligence. Organisations can use available records to confirm company or business registration, status, address and supported director or shareholder information, then combine those records with AML screening and broader risk assessment. Registry information is therefore an input to a KYB decision rather than a complete risk outcome on its own.

The SEC and DTI cover different business structures. The SEC is the relevant authority for registered corporations, including stock, non-stock, foreign and One Person Corporations. DTI handles sole proprietorships and business-name registrations. The correct source therefore depends on the legal form of the entity.

Use SEC records when searching for a corporation, including stock, non-stock, foreign and One Person Corporations. Use DTI business-name registration services when searching for a sole proprietorship. If the legal form is unclear, first confirm the entity type and registered name because SEC and DTI hold different records and identifiers.

Philippines company records may identify registered shareholders but do not necessarily provide a complete view of ultimate ownership and control. Information can be distributed across SEC filings, DTI records and supporting corporate documents, with availability depending on the entity and disclosure requirements. Organisations conducting enhanced due diligence may need additional ownership analysis, AML screening and supplementary sources. Because registry records may not provide a complete picture of ownership and risk, organisations often supplement a registry search with a full business check; see our Philippines Company Verification Guide.