Register as Self-Employed
Know the basics of BIR’s self-employed tax registration process.
Know the basics of BIR’s self-employed tax registration process.
For your registration, you need to prepare the following requirements listed below:
Two government-issued IDs
BIR Payment form 0605
Proof of payment for Registration Fee (P500) and Documentary Stamp Tax (P30) via BIR’s payment channels.
BIR Form 1901 – Application Form
BIR Form 1905 – Update of Tax Registration details
BIR Form 1906 – Application for Authority to Print Official Receipts
If your ID does not have a birthdate or address, you may attach the following documents:
There are two ways to register – by going to your BIR RDO office or via online registration.
Self-Employment registration with BIR starts with submitting the requirements to your RDO.
You will need the following documents for this step:
5. Register your Books of Accounts at your home RDO.Ensure that your Books of Accounts are stamped by the BIR with the current tax year as well as signed by the approved personnel in their RDO.
The BIR has updated the Self-Employment registration for all Filipinos nationwide via ORUS or the Online Registration Update System. It is an alternative form of application in the self-employment process, allowing it to be done online.
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