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CITIZENS CHARTER
Securities and Exchange Commission

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

CONTENTS
Our Mission
Our Values
Our Vision
Service Pledge
Feedback and Redress Mechanism
Directory
List of SEC Head Office Frontline Services

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FRONTLINE SERVICE PROCEDURES


Company Registration and Monitoring Department
Office of the General Accountant
Corporate Governance and Finance Department
Market and Securities Regulation Department
Enforcement and Investor Protection Department
Economic Research and Training Department
Financial Management Department
Human Resource and Administrative Department
Information and Communication Technology Department

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SEC EXTENSION OFFICES


Baguio Extension Office
Cagayan De Oro Extension Office
Cebu Extension Office
Davao Extension Office
Iloilo Extension Office
Legaspi Extension Office
Zamboanga Extension Office
Tarlac City Extension Office

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Our Mission
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To strengthen the corporate and capital market infrastructure of the Philippines, and to maintain a regulatory system based on
international best standards and practices, that promotes the interest of investors in a free, fair and competitive business environment.
We shall be guided in this mission by the values of INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCOUNTABILITY, INDEPENDENCE and
INITIATIVE.

Our Values
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INTEGRITY

We are morally upright, honest and sincere in our private and public lives.

PROFESSIONALISM

We consistently implement the law, provide timely and accurate information to


investors, and render efficient and competent service to the public.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We abide by prescribed ethical and work standards in government service.

INDEPENDENCE

We act without fear or favor, and render sound judgment in the performance of our
duties and responsibilities.

INITIATIVE
We are strategic and forward-looking in the fulfillment of our developmental and
regulatory functions.

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Our Vision
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We envision that by December 31, 2015, the Commission shall have fully implemented its three-year program to build its physical
and ICT infrastructure, and harnessed the skills and expertise of highly competent and motivated staff for the efficient and effective
performance of its duties and responsibilities.

Service Pledge
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We, the officials and employees of the Securities and Exchange Commission located at EDSA, Greenhills
corner Ortigas, Mandaluyong City, can be reached at telephone numbers 584 0921 and 584 0923 and through
our website at www.sec.gov.ph 24/7.
Our doors are open to serve you from 8:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the afternoon, Mondays thru Fridays,
with no noon break.

Our Pledge is to:


Serve you with a smile
Ensure efficiency in service delivery
Commit ourselves to address your complaints, to satisfy you, our cherished clients.
We will be guided in this pledge by our values of INTEGRITY, PROFESSIONALISM, ACCOUNTABILITY,
INDEPENDENCE and INITIATIVE.

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Redress Mechanism
If you are not satisfied with our service, your
written/verbal complaints shall immediately be
attended to by the Officer of the Day.

Feedback Mechanism
Please let us know how we have served you by
doing any of the following:

1.

Please accomplish the Investor/Client


complaint form.

Accomplish our HOW ARE WE DOING?


Customer Survey Form.

2.

The officer of the day will forward to the


Department Director for appropriate action.

Send your feedback through e-mail


(feedback@sec.gov.ph)

3.

Complaints on the SEC personnel concerned


shall first be addressed by the Department
Director and submitted to the Preliminary
Investigating Committee (PIC).

Talk to our OFFICER OF THE DAY

Drop your feedback or suggestion(s) at


our feedback/ complaint boxes.

In case you do not wish to talk to the Officer of the


Day, you may submit your written complaint through
our feedback/complaint drop boxes.

THANK YOU for helping us in our efforts to


continuously improve our services.

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Directory
__________________________________________________________________________________________
Securities and Exchange Commission
CONTACT INFORMATION OF OFFICIALS
DEPARTMENT/OFFICE

POSITION TITLE

CONTACT INFORMATION
TELEPHONE
EMAIL ADDRESS
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND COMMISSIONERS
SEC Chairperson
TERESITA J. HERBOSA
584-5343/
tjherbosa@sec.gov.ph
584-5767
SEC Commissioner
MANUEL HUBERTO B. GAITE
584-8142/
mbgaite@sec.gov.ph
584-6769
SEC Commissioner
ANTONIETA F. IBE
584-5008/
afibe@sec.gov.ph
584-7327
SEC Commissioner
EPHYRO LUIS B. AMATONG
584-6158/
elbamatong@sec.gov.ph
584-6857
SEC Commissioner
BLAS JAMES G. VITERBO
584-6896/
bjgviterbo@sec.gov.ph
584-8320
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION SECRETARY
SEC Commission
Secretary
SEC General Counsel

SEC General
Accountant

FULL NAME

C.A GERARD M. LUKBAN


OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
CAMILO S. CORREA

584-8141/
584-5478/

gmlukban@sec.gov.ph

584-5348/
584-5418

cscorrea@sec.gov.ph

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ACCOUNTANT


EMMANUEL Y. ARTIZA
584-9763

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

eyartiza@sec.gov.ph

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Office of the Director


Investigation and
Prosecution Division
Market Surveillance Division
Special Operations Division
Office of the Director
Investment Products &
Services Division
Markets & Intermediaries
Division
Securities Registration
Division
Office of the Director
Information Systems
Development &
Management Division
Systems Operation Division
Electronic Records
Management Division

ENFORCEMENT & INVESTOR PROTECTION DEPARTMENT


SEC Director
JOSE P. AQUINO
584-6337

jose.aquino@sec.gov.ph

SEC Asst. Director

584-6047/
584-5704
SEC Asst. Director
OLIVER O. LEONARDO
584-5324
SEC Division Head
ROSALINA T. TESORIO
584-7652
MARKET & SECURITIES REGULATION DEPARMENT
SEC Director
VICENTE GRACIANO P.
584-5703
FELIZMENIO, JR.
SEC Asst. Director
ARMANDO A. PAN, JR.
584-2016

llagustin@sec.gov.ph

SEC Division Head

EMMA A. VALENCIA

eavalencia@sec.gov.ph

SEC Division Head

MA. CRISTINA S. BAYHONGARCIA


KENNETH JOY A. QUIMIO

mcsbgarcia@sec.gov.ph

LEILA T. LAURETA-AGUSTIN

584-7164/
584-8178
SEC Division Head
584-6080/
584-8508
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Officer-in-Charge
LILIA O.PINZON
584-7204
SEC Division Head
GRACE MARTHA T.
AMBERONG

ooleonardo@sec.gov.ph
rttesorio@sec.gov.ph
vgpfelizmenio@sec.gov.ph
armandopanjr@sec.gov.ph

kjaquimio@sec.gov.ph

lopinzon@sec.gov.ph
gmtamberong@sec.gov.ph

SEC Asst. Director

VALERIE G. VALERIO
ISMA C. GONZALES

584-5285

vgvalerio@sec.gov.ph
icgonzales@sec.gov.ph

SEC Division Head

LEODEGARIA E. CANLAPAN

584-6543

lecanlapan@sec.gov.ph

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CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & FINANCE DEPARTMENT


Office of the Director
Licensing Division
Monitoring Division

SEC Director
SEC Asst. Director

JUSTINA F. CALLANGAN

584-6103

justina.callangan@sec.gov.ph

LEONORA S. TANDOC

584-5950
584-5476/
584-9227
584-7264

lstandoc@sec.gov.ph

Corporate Governance
Division

ECONOMIC RESEARCH & TRAINING DEPARTMENT


VIRGILIO V. SALENTES
584-6220

Office of the Director

SEC Director

Strategic Management &


Planning Division

SEC Division Head

ROSE ANNE S. ESPIRITU

584-7238

vvsalentes@yahoo.com/
vvsalentes@sec.gov.ph
rsespiritu@sec.gov.ph

Economic Research &


Statistic Division
Training Division

SEC Asst. Director

VIOLETA V. INFANTE

584-6117

vvinfante@sec.gov.ph

SEC Division Head

JERNEL R. MACATANGAY

584-7256

jrmacatangay@sec.gov.ph

Office of the Director


Corporate & Partnership
Registration Division
Compliance Monitoring
Division
Financial Analysis & Audit
Division
Corporate Filing & Records
Division
Licensing Unit

COMPANY REGISTRATION & MONITORING DEPARTMENT


SEC Director
FERDINAND B. SALES
584-5811
584-5922/
584-0763
SEC Chief Counsel
MARY ANNE V. MORALES584-2887
LAGURA
SEC Division Head
YOLANDA L. TAPALES
584-5922/
584-8520
SEC Asst. Director
GERARDO F. DEL ROSARIO
584-8738/
584-8803
SEC Division Head
THELMA V. ALCORIZA
584-7187

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

fbsales@sec.gov.ph

mavmlagura@sec.gov.ph
yltapales@sec.gov.ph
gfdelrosario@sec.gov.ph
tvalcoriza@sec.gov.ph

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Green Lane Unit
Public Assistance Unit
Office of the Director
Human Resource
Management &
Development Division
Medical/Dental Clinic
Learning Resource &
Information Division
General Services Division

SAMPAGUITA R. LADRIDO

584-5235
584-1119
HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTATIVE DEPARTMENT
SEC Director
MARILYN PENEYRA-LIM
584-6165
SEC Asst. Director
SONIA E. DIAMANTE
584-6072/
584-5714

SEC Asst. Director

NOLIVIENNE C. ERMITAO

SEC Division Head

PEDRO ALFONSO DC.


REGULTO

Building Services Specialist


Procurement Division

SEC Asst. Director

Office of the Director

SEC Director

Budget & Fiscal Division


Accounting Division

SEC Division Head


SEC Division Head

Treasury Division

SEC Division Head

584-5326
584-5994
584-1269

584-5516/
584-5608
FERDINAND A. JUGO
584-5826
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
ADELAIDA C. NAVARRO584-6585
BANARIA
THOURETH I. DELA CRUZ
584-5517
RENATO S. SANTOS
584-6101/
584-6058
DAISY B. PABUAYA

584-5548

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

srladrido@sec.gov.ph

mplim@sec.gov.ph
sediamante@sec.gov.ph

ncermitao@sec.gov.ph /
nolivienne@gmail.com
paregulto@sec.gov.ph

fajugo@sec.gov.ph
aida.banaria@sec.gov.ph
tidelacruz@sec.gov.ph
rssantos@sec.gov.ph
dbpabuaya@sec.gov.ph

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SEC EXTENSION OFFICES


LINDEZA R. ROGERO-GAVINO

CEBU

SEC Director

ILOILO

RUSSELL I. ILDESA

DAVAO

SEC Administrative
Officer
SEC Director

CAGAYAN DE ORO

SEC Director

RENATO V. EGYPTO

BAGUIO

SEC Director

ANNIE G. TESORO

LEGASPI
ZAMBOANGA

SEC Director
SEC Director

MARYLOU I. DUKA-CASTILLO
JESUS SALVADOR A. URO

TARLAC CITY

Acting Director

RICHARD R. LAUS

JAVEY PAUL D. FRANCISCO

(032) 253-5337/
(032) 253-6987
(033) 337-9984/
(033) 335-0025
(082) 298- 2170/
(082) 298-1983/
(088) 857-4325/
(088) 857-7725/
(074) 442-8170/
(074) 422-8171/
(052) 480-8272
(062) 991-7163/
(062) 993-1437
(045) 491-0140/
(045) 491-0102

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

lrgavino@sec.gov.ph
riildesa@sec.gov.ph
jpdfrancisco@sec.gov.ph
rvegypto@sec.gov.ph
agtesoro@sec.gov.ph
mdcastillo@sec.gov.ph
Isauro@sec.gov.ph
rrlaus@sec.gov.ph

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LIST OF FRONTLINE SERVICES
SEC Head Office

FRONTLINE SERVICES

FEES

Processing of
Application for Primary
Registration

Money Stamp P40.00 (Fees under


MC 9)

*Subject to
modification of
procedure
Monitoring
Procedure

Processing of
Application for
Accreditation as
appraisal company
Accreditation of
External
Auditor/Auditing Firm

Name Verification Slip

PROCESSING TIME (UNDER


NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES
PER TRANSACTION)
10-20 minutes

Online users:
Name Reservation Notice

10-20 minutes

CPRDCRMD

FORMS

OFFICE IN
CHARGE
CPRDCRMD

Guidelines on the imposition of


fines dated July 31, 2002; SEC MC #
15 dated October 3,2006; SEC MC
# 1 of 2004
Auditing Firm
Filing Fee: P5,000.00
LRF* :
50.00
Total: 5,O5O.OO

CPRD/FAAD referral slip/CMD


monitoring slip

1 day (No penalty)


3 days after payment
(with penalty)

CMDCRMD

Application letter duly signed by


authorized officer

1 day and 1 hour

OGA

Auditing Firm
Group A
Filing Fee: P20,000.00
LRF*
:
200.00
Total
: P20,200.00

Auditing Firm
Initial Application- SEC Form AuF-002
(Revised 2009)

*Processing time exclude


mailing period to and from
the applicant.
2 days and 1 hour

OGA

Renewal Application- SEC Form AuF-002-R


(Revised 2009)

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FRONTLINE SERVICES

FEES

FORMS

PROCESSING TIME (UNDER


NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES
PER TRANSACTION

Group B
Filing Fee : P15,000.00
LRF*
:
150.00
TOTAL : P15,150.00
Group C or D
Filing Fee : P5,000.00
LRF*
:
50.00
TOTAL : P5,050.00
Individual ApplicantPractitioner
Group A
Filing Fee: P5,000.00
LRF*
:
50.00
TOTAL : P5,050.00

Individual Applicant- Practitioner


Initial Application SEC Form ExA-001R (Revised 2009)
Renewal Application SEC Form ExA001-R (Revised 2009)

Group B
Filing Fee: P3,000.00
LRF*
:
30.00
TOTAL : P3,030.00
Group C
Filing Fee: P2,000.00
LRF*
:
20.00
TOTAL : P2,020.00
*Legal Research Fee (LRF-10% of
Filing Fee)

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CHARGE

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FRONTLINE SERVICES
Issuance of Certificate of
Eligibility (CEO) on Special
Purpose Vehicle (SPV)

FEES

FORMS

For transfer to be made to an SPV


by financial institution under SEC
jurisdiction

PROCESSING TIME (UNDER


NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES
PER TRANSACTION)
6 hours

OFFICE IN
CHARGE
OGA

Filing Fee- 0.50% of the transfer


price but not below P20,000.00
LRF* - 10% of Filing Fee
For Second Leg transfer
Filing Fee- 0.10% of the transfer
price but not below P5,000.00
LRF* - 10% of Filing Fee

Processing of Application
Registration of Securities

*Legal Research Fee


Not more than P500 Million: 0.10%
of the maximum aggregate price of
the securities to be offered

SEC Form 12-1

45 days after Filing of RS (if


complete)

More than P500 Million but not


more than P750 Million:
P500,000.00 plus 0.075% of the
excess over P500 Million

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MSRD

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FRONTLINE SERVICES

FEES

FORMS

PROCESSING TIME (UNDER


NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES
PER TRANSACTION)

OFFICE IN
CHARGE

More than P750 Million but not


more than P1 Billion: P687,500 plus
0.05% of the excess over P750
Million
More than P1 Billion: P812,500 plus
0.025% of the excess over P1 Billion
Processing of Application
P50,500.00 including Legal
Registration as an Exchange/ Research Fee
Exchange-SRO; Clearing
Agency/Clearing AgencySRO

A.

For an Exchange/Exchange-SRO
and Amendment thereto:
SEC Form 33/33-SRO/33-A
B. For a Clearing Agency/Clearing
Agency-SRO and Amendment
thereto:
SEC Form 42-CA/42-SRO/42AMD

3 and months

MSRD

2 hours

CGFD

Payment Assessment Form (PAF)


Monitoring of Foundations

Amount of fines/penalties

Request Slip for Monitoring


Payment Assessment Form
Monitoring Sheet/Confirmation of
Payment Order

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FRONTLINE SERVICES
Receipt and Filing of
Complaint

FEES
Filing Fee of P510

Public Assistance
Information Data Request

P220.00 ordinary
P5,200.00- special initial fee
deposit

Investor Complaints System

FORMS
Verified complaint w/ Certification on
Non-forum Shopping
Payment Assessment Form
PARU Inquiry Sheet/Form
PARU Action Referral and Return Slip
Data Request Form
Payment Assessment Form (PAF)
PARU Investor Complaint Form

Purchase of Pin Mailer


Purchase of Service Stamps

P40.00 per Service Stamp

Payment of Fees for


Registration Transaction
Payment of Fees for NonRegistration Transaction
Receiving of Documents
Retrieval of Documents

AI P100
BL P100
GIS P25
Others P5/pages+ P20
P100/Pin Mailer

PARU Form 97-05

PROCESSING TIME (UNDER


NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES
PER TRANSACTION)
1 hour or depends on the
subject of the Complaint

OFFICE IN
CHARGE
EIPD

5 minutes

CRMD

30 minutes

ICTD

25 minutes

CRMD

30 minutes

FMD

5 minutes

FMD

30 minutes

FMD

30 minutes

FMD

10 minutes

ICTD

40 minutes

ICTD

PARU Form 97-02


PARU Form 97-03

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FRONTLINE SERVICES

FEES
AI P150
BL - P150
GIS P50
Others P5/pages + P20/doc.

FORMS

PROCESSING TIME (UNDER


NORMAL CIRCUMSTANCES
PER TRANSACTION)

Payment Assessment Form (PAF)

Doc. From View


P50/doc w/certificate
P20 others

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OFFICE IN
CHARGE

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

COMPANY REGISTRATION AND MONITORING DEPARTMENT


The Department has a number of responsibilities under the Corporation Code and complimentary laws involving domestic and
foreign corporations and partnerships, which include the following:

Registers domestic corporations and partnerships;


Process applications for amendment of articles of incorporation/articles of partnership, by-laws, mergers and other corporate
activities that require the prior approval of the Commission
Process and approve applications for corporate reorganization;
Grants and revokes licenses for foreign corporations doing business in the Philippines under the Foreign Investments Act of
1991;
Grants and revokes licenses for multinational companies establishing regional headquarters in the Philippines under the
Omnibus Investment Code of 1987;
Grants secondary licenses of (i) lending companies; (ii) financing companies; (iii) brokers, dealers, their salespersons and
associated persons and (iv) investment houses;
Revokes certificates of incorporation for non-compliance with reportorial requirements and other pertinent laws implemented
by the Commission;
Monitors compliance by registered corporations with their reportorial responsibilities under the Corporation Code;
Maintains custody over registration documents and documents that it has acted upon or has been directly filed with it;
Undertakes special studies on corporate problems relating to registration, amendment of articles of incorporation, merger, and
other corporate activities and monitoring of corporations submitted to the Commission by the public and government agencies
and instrumentalities.

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GREEN LANE (under the Office of the Director)

Registers corporations and partnerships within one (1) day except application requiring secondary license, application
with more than 40% foreign equity or subscriptions paid in modes other than cash.

CORPORATE AND PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION DIVISION

Registers corporations and partnerships;


Processes applications for amendments of articles of incorporation / partnership, by-laws, mergers, voting trust
agreements and other corporate activities that require the prior approval of the Commission;
Handles petitions for correction of articles of incorporation, by-laws, amended articles of incorporation, and amended bylaws;
Handles petitions for revocation of amended articles of incorporation and amended by-laws;
Handles petitions for revocation of certificate of incorporation on the ground of fraud in the procurement thereof
(statement of false TIN/address);
Attends, as resource persons or lecturers, the Board of Investments and inter-agency meetings and private sectors
activities involving updates on rules/requirements on registration and investor assistance;
Answers legal queries on issues involving the Divisions functions;
Encodes data on applications for registration of corporation and partnerships; and
Performs such other functions as may be assigned by the Department Director, the Commission En Banc or the
Chairperson.

FINANCIAL ANALYSIS AND AUDIT DIVISION

Examines documents and/or analyzes financial statements of corporations with application for:
Articles of Incorporation (non-cash);
a.
Increase/Decrease of capital Stock;
b.
Confirmation of Valuation / Confirmation under 10.1;
c.
Merger and Consolidation;
d.
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e.
f.
g.
h.

Reclassification, declassification and conversion of shares and change in par value;


Dissolution;
Equity Restructuring and Quasi-Reorganization; and
Property Dividend Declaration;

Issues certificates of approval of applications for:

a.
b.

Equity Restructuring and Quasi-Reorganization; and


Property Dividend Declaration;

Issues Certificates on capital structure, paid-up capital and percentage of nationality ownership of corporations;

Answers queries on financial issues involving the Divisions functions; and

Performs such other functions as may be directed by the Department Director, the Commission En banc or the Chairperson.

CORPORATE FILING AND RECORDS DIVISION

Verifies and reserves proposed corporate, partnership and business names;

Receives applications and petitions relating to the Departments functions;

Registers Stock and Transfer/Membership Book;

Maintains the custody of official records of the Department and ensures the records are available upon request;

Issues Certifications on corporate registration and filing;

Issues Certifications on the status of corporations;

Authenticates copies of documents on file with the Commission as required by the public, different government agencies and by SEC
Internal Users;

CRMD
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Encodes:
a.
b.

SEC internal documents, such as but not limited to Certificate of Payment, Registration of Stock and Transfer/
Membership Book, Petition for Correction, Order of Revocation, and Setting Aside of Order of Revocation;
Data of applications for amendments, increase/decrease of capital stock, mergers and quasi-reorganization;

c.

Data of corporations/partnerships registered with, and updates amendments approved by, the Extension Offices;

Attends court hearings in compliance with the subpoena and order issued by the courts;

Oversees destruction of records under appropriate law and the Commissions rules and regulations; and

Performs such other functions as may be directed by the Department Director, the Commission En banc or the Chairperson.

COMPLIANCE MONITORING DIVISION

Monitors compliance of domestic and foreign corporations without secondary licenses (except foundations) with the
Commissions reportorial requirements, and with the Corporation Code of the Philippines, Commissions rules and
regulations, and other pertinent laws implemented by the Commission;
Handles revocation of certificates of incorporation/licenses of domestic/foreign corporations without secondary
licenses (except foundations) for non-compliance with reportorial requirements;
Handles petitions to set aside order of revocation of certificate of incorporation of corporations;

Attends stockholders/members meetings upon request for the parties;

Attends court hearings in compliance with the subpoena or order issued by the courts;
Answers legal queries on issues involving the Divisions functions;

Researches and drafts rules and regulations relevant to the Divisions functions;

Performs such other functions as may be directed by the Department Director, the Commission En banc or the
Chairperson.

CRMD
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LICENSING UNIT

Licenses foreign companies and multinational companies, processes applications for amendment of said licenses,
change of resident agent and withdrawal of licenses;
Licenses financing and lending companies, both for the main and branch offices;

Licenses Brokers and/or Dealers in securities, its branches, associated persons and salesmen; processes applications for
renewal of their respective licenses;
Licenses Investment Houses, Underwriter of Securities, Government Securities Eligible Dealers, Investment Company
Advisers, and Mutual fund Distributors, their branches, associated persons, compliance officers, salesmen and certified
investment solicitors; processes applications for renewal if their respective licenses;
Licenses Transfer Agents and processes applications for renewal of their respective licenses;

Licenses REIT Property Managers and REIT Fund Managers;

Encodes data on applications of foreign and multinational corporations for a license to do business in the Philippines;

Answers legal queries on matters involving the Units functions; and

Performs such other functions as may be directed by the Department Director, the Commission En banc or the
Chairperson.

Additional Functions:
PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CENTER (PAC)

Handles walk-in queries of the public on matters of registration applications/transaction directly handled by the
Department.
Refers issues or queries within the jurisdiction of the other core Departments.

RECEIVING/RELEASING UNIT

Receives/releases applications and other documents approved at CRMD

CRMD
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LIST OF FRONTLINE SERVICES


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Public Assistance Services


Name Verification Services
Green Lane Services
Processing of Applications for Primary Registration
Processing of Applications for Amendments
Processing of Applications of Foreign Corporations
Receiving, Releasing and Certification Services
Compliance Monitoring Services

PUBLIC ASSISTANCE CENTER (UNDER THE Office of the Director)


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00 to 5:00 p.m. (no noon break policy is observed) Monday- Friday
Who may Avail of the Service
Corporations or Partnerships, Foreign Corporations, Government Offices, Individual Person
How to Avail of the Service:
TYPE OF ASSISTANCE

Walk-In query

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Fill up Query Slip

SERVICE PROVIDER

Call service number on a first


come, first serve basis

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
Immediate

PERSON IN
CHARGE

SEC Complaints
Specialist

FORM

Query Slip

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TYPE OF ASSISTANCE

Referral to
appropriate division/
department

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

Fill up Query Slip/


Referral Slip

Phone query

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

Call service number on a first


come, first serve basis

Immediate

Answer telephone calls on a


first come, first served basis

Immediate

PERSON IN
CHARGE

SEC Complaints
Specialist

FORM

Query Slip/
Referral Slip

SEC Complaints
Specialist

NAME VERIFICATION SERVICES


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday-Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
Applicant corporations and partnerships thru their representatives
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

1.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Secure service number and


fill-up Name Verification
Form

SERVICE PROVIDER

After the number has been called,


applicant submits the filled up request
form together with the money stamp to
verification officer;

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

5 minutes

Guard on
duty

FEES

FORM

None

Name
Verification
Form

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STEP

2.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Proceed to waiting area


and wait for service
number to be called

SERVICE PROVIDER

Inputs proposed company name in the


system
If proposed name is allowed by the
system, the reservation and confirmation
notice is printed and given to the
applicant;

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

5 minutes/
company name

Verification
officer

FEES

FORM

None
P40.00- reservation for 30
days;
P80.00 reservation for 60
days;
P120.00 reservation for 90
days

Name
Verification
Form
Confirmation
Reservation
Notice

In case of disallowance of proposed


company name, the verification officer
verifies the other preferences of the
applicant. (maximum of three (3)
proposed names per number)

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION OF


STOCK AND NON-STOCK CORPORATION AT THE GREEN LANE

Schedule of Availability of Service:


8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives EXCEPT
a. Application requiring secondary license
b. Application with more than 40% foreign equity
c. Subscriptions paid in modes other than cash
What are the BASIC requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Cover Sheet
Reservation Payment Confirmation
Articles of Incorporation (AI)
By-laws (BL)
Treasurers Affidavit (for stock)
Joint Undertaking to Change Name

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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

1.

2.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Verify or reserve proposed


name

Present Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws
/
at the Green Lane, 2 F, SEC
Bldg.

SERVICE PROVIDER

If proposed name is allowed by the


system, the reservation and
confirmation notice is printed and
given to the applicant;

Check the document presented. If


complete, advise the registrant to
pay the filing fee. If not, advise
applicant to comply with
requirements

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Name
Verification
Officer

P40.00- reservation
for 30 days;
P80.00 reservation
for 60 days;
120.00 reservation
for 90 days

Confirmation
Reservation
Notice

GL Processor

Filing fee for stock


corporation:
1/5 of 1% of the
authorized capital
stock but not less than
P1,000.00 plus 1% of
the amount as legal
research fee;
Registration fee for
By-Laws of stock
corporation is P510.00

Payment
Assessment
Form

Registration fee for


Articles of
Incorporation and ByLaws of a non-stock
corporation is
P1,020.00

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

3.

Pay filing fee at the Cashier


located at the 2/F, SEC Bldg.
and file application at the
Green Lane, located at the
2/F, SEC Bldg.

After receipt of application, GL staff


generates the Certificate of
Incorporation bearing applicants
SEC Registration No. and corporate
Tax Identification No.

4.

Present Official Receipt to


CRMD Releasing Unit, 2/F, SEC
Bldg. to get the Certificate of
Incorporation

The GL OIC reviews the application


and forwards it for approval of
CRMD Director
Sorts articles of incorporation and
by-laws with certificate of
incorporation for release to
applicant

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

GL Staff

FEES

FORM

None

Generated
Certificate of
Incorporation and
By-laws from the
i-register system

OIC GL
CRMD Director

Applications filed
before 11:00 AM
approved the
same day; filed
after 11:00AM,
approved not
later than 12 noon
of the following
working day.

CFRD Staff

None

Signed
Certificate of
Incorporation
and By-Laws

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PARTNERSHIP AT THE GREEN LANE


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives EXCEPT
a. Application requiring secondary license
b. Application with more than 40% foreign equity
c. Subscriptions paid in modes other than cash
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What are the BASIC requirements:


1.
2.
3.
4.

Cover Sheet
Reservation Payment Confirmation
Articles of Partnership (AP)
Joint Undertaking to Change Name

How to Avail of the Service:


SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Verify or reserve proposed


name

If proposed name is allowed by the


system, the reservation and
confirmation notice is printed and
given to the applicant

Name
Verification
Officer

2.

Present Articles of Partnership


at Green Lane, 2/F, SEC Bldg.

Check the document presented. If


complete, advise the registrant to
pay the filing fee. If not, advise
applicant to comply with
requirements

GL Processor

FEES

FORM

P40.00- reservation
for 30 days;
P80.00 reservation
for 60 days;
120.00 reservation
for 90 days

Confirmation
Reservation Notice

Payment
Assessment Form

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

3.

Pay filing fee at the Cashier


nd
located at the 2 Floor and
file application at the Green
Lane, 2/F, SEC Bldg.

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

Accepts Payment Assessment Form


and generates official receipt

HRAD Cashier

After receipt of the application, GL


staff generates the Certificate of
Recording of the Articles of
Partnership bearing applicants SEC
Registration No. and corporate Tax
Identification No.

GL Staff

Filing fee: 1/5 of 1% of


the Partnerships
capital but not less
than P1,000.00 plus
1% of the amount as
legal research fee

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

The GL OIC reviews the application


and forwards it for approval of
CRMD Director

4.

Present Official Receipt to


CRMD Releasing Unit, 2/F,
SEC Bldg.
to get the
Certificate of Recording of
the Articles of Partnership

Sorts articles of partnership with


Certificate of Recording of the
Articles of Partnership for release
to applicant

FORM

Official Receipt

Generates
Certificate of
Recording of the
Articles of
Partnership from
the i-register
system

GL OIC
CRMD Director

Applications filed
before 11:00 AM
approved the
same day; filed
after 11:00AM,
approved not
later than 12 noon
of the following
working day.

CFRD Staff

None

Signed Certificate
of Recording of
the Articles of
Partnership

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION OF


STOCK AND NON-STOCK CORPORATION
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Cover Sheet
Reservation Payment Confirmation
Articles of Incorporation (AI)
By-laws (BL)
Treasurers Affidavit (for stock)
Joint Undertaking to Change Name

How to Avail of the Service:


STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Verify or reserve proposed


name

SERVICE PROVIDER

If proposed name is allowed by the


system, the reservation and
confirmation notice is printed and
given to the applicant;

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Name
Verification
Officer

P40.00- reservation for


30 days;
P80.00 reservation
for 60 days;
120.00 reservation
for 90 days

Confirmation
Reservation Notice

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

2.

Present Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws at
the Corporate and Partnership
/
Registration Division, 2 F, SEC
Bldg.

Check the document presented. If


complete, advise the registrant to pay
the filing fee. If not, advise applicant
to comply with requirements

3.

Pay filing fee at the Cashier


located at the 2/F, SEC Bldg.
and file application with
CRMD Receiving Unit, located
at the 2/F, SEC Bldg.

After receipt of application, CPRD


staff generates the Certificate of
Incorporation bearing applicants SEC
Registration No. and corporate Tax
Identification No.
Asst. Director reviews the application
and forwards it for approval of CRMD
Director

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10-20 minutes

5 minutes/
activity

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Securities
Specialist

CPRD Staff

FEES

FORM

Filing fee for stock


corporation:
1/5 of 1% of the
authorized capital stock
but not less than
P1,000.00 plus 1% of
the amount as legal
research fee;
Registration fee for ByLaws of stock
corporation is P510.00
Registration fee for
Articles of
Incorporation and ByLaws of a non-stock
corporation is
P1,020.00
None

Payment
Assessment Form

Generated
Certificate of
Incorporation and
By-laws from the iregister system

Asst. Director
CRMD
Director

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

4.

Present Official Receipt to


CRMD Releasing Unit, 2/F, SEC
Bldg. to get the Certificate of
Incorporation

Sorts articles of incorporation and bylaws with certificate of incorporation


for release to applicant

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

CFRD Staff

FEES

FORM

None

Signed
Certificate of
Incorporation and
By-Laws

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS
FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION OF PARTNERSHIPS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Cover Sheet
Reservation Payment Confirmation
Articles of Partnership (AP)
Joint Undertaking to Change Name

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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

1.

Verify or reserve proposed


name

If proposed name is allowed by the


system, the reservation and
confirmation notice is printed and
given to the applicant

Name
Verification
Officer

2.

Present Articles of Partnership


at the Corporate and
Partnership Registration
Division, 2/F, SEC Bldg.

Check the document presented. If


complete, advise the registrant to pay
the filing fee. If not, advise applicant
to comply with requirements

10-15 minutes

Securities
Specialist

3.

Pay filing fee at the Cashier


located at the 2nd Floor and
file application with the
Receiving Unit, CRMD located
at the 2/F, SEC Bldg.

Accepts Payment Assessment Form


and generates official receipt

5 minutes/
activity

HRAD Cashier
CPRD Staff

After receipt of the application, CPRD


staff generates the Certificate of
Recording of the Articles of
Partnership bearing applicants SEC
Registration No. and corporate Tax
Identification No.
The Asst. Director reviews the
application and forwards it for
approval of CRMD Director

FEES

FORM

P40.00- reservation for


30 days;
P80.00 reservation
for 60 days;
120.00 reservation
for 90 days

Confirmation
Reservation Notice

Payment
Assessment Form

Filing fee: 1/5 of 1% of


the Partnerships
capital but not less
than P1,000.00 plus 1%
of the amount as legal
research fee

Asst.
Director/
CRMD
Director

Official Receipt

Generates
Certificate of
Recording of the
Articles of
Partnership from
the i-register
system

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

4.

Present Official Receipt to


CRMD Releasing Unit, 2/F, SEC
Bldg. to get the Certificate of
Recording of the Articles of
Partnership

Sorts articles of partnership with


Certificate of Recording of the Articles
of Partnership for release to applicant

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

CFRD Staff

FEES

FORM

None

Signed Certificate
of Recording of the
Articles of
Partnership

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR AMENDMENTS


OF STOCK AND NON-STOCK DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
I. AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
1.

Cover Sheet

2.

Directors or Trustees Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the directors (in case of stock
corporations) or trustees (in case of non-stock corporations) and the corporate secretary, certifying (i) the
amendment of the Articles of Incorporation or By-laws and indicating the amended provisions, (ii) the vote of
the directors or trustees and stockholders or members, (iii) the date and place of the stockholders or
members meeting; and (iv) the tax identification number of the signatories which shall be placed below their
names.

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3.

Amended Articles of Incorporation/Amended By-lawsAll amendments/changes made shall be indicated by


underscoring the same followed by the date of the meeting approving the same (i.e. As amended on_____).
4. Notarized Secretarys Certificate on no pending case of intra-corporate dispute
5. Compliance Monitoring Division clearance
6. Secure and attach endorsement/clearance from other government agencies or other SEC Departments, if
applicable.
7. If the provision to be amended is the corporate name, secure Name Verification Slip from the Name
Verification and Reservation Unit, 2nd Floor, SEC Bldg.
8. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation may be made on the following:
a. Corporate name
b. Purpose (Primary/Secondary)
c. Address
d. Number of directors/trustees
e. Authorized capital stock
II. AMENDED BY-LAWS
1. Amended By-laws
2. Directors or Trustees Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the directors or trustees and
the corporate secretary, certifying to (i) the amendment of the By-laws, indicating the amended provisions, (ii)
the vote of the directors or trustees and stockholders or members, (iii) the date and place of the stockholders
or members meeting, and (iv) the tax identification number of the signatories which shall be placed below
their names
3. Notarized Secretarys Certificate on no pending case of intra-corporate dispute
4. Compliance Monitoring Division clearance
Note: The following cannot be amended: names, citizenship and residences of the incorporators and/or directors/trustees; names, citizenship
and original subscription of the subscribers; names and contribution of each member; name of the designated Treasurer.

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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Prepare Directors or Trustees


Certificate and Amended
Articles of Incorporation
and/or Amended By-laws
Secure Monitoring Clearance
from Compliance Monitoring
/
Division, located at the 2 F, SEC
Bldg.

2.

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

As stated in the
basic requirements
for amendments
Check compliance with reportorial
requirements;
Check for any double submission of
the General Information Sheet; and

Within 7 days
from date of
presentation of
complete
requirements

CMD Monitor

Payment of penalties

Payment
Assessment Form/
Monitoring Sheet

Determine existence of intracorporate disputes as provided under


the Guidelines on Double Submission
of GIS.
Note:
For Financing and Lending companies,
issuers of proprietary membership
(i.e. golf clubs) listed and public
companies and foundations,
monitoring shall be with the
Corporate Governance and Finance
Department located at the 11/F
For capital market participants such as
brokers, dealers and investment
houses, monitoring is with the Markets
Securities and Regulation Department
at the 6/F, SEC Bldg.

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

3.

Submit the (i)


Directors/Trustees Certificate;
(ii) Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or Amended
By-laws; and the (iii)
Monitoring
Clearance to Corporate and
Partnership Registration
Division located at the 2/F, SEC
Bldg. for pre-processing
Pay filing fee at the Cashier
/
located at the 2 F, SEC Bldg.

4.

SERVICE PROVIDER

Check documents if compliant with


the provisions of the Corporation
Code of the Philippines and other
existing laws. If complete, advise
registrant to pay filing fee. If not,
advise applicant to comply with
requirements

Accept payment assessment form


and generates official receipt

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
15-30 minutes
depending on the
complexity of
amendments

5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Securities
Specialist

None

As stated in the
basic requirements
for amendments

HRAD Cashier

Registration fee for the


Amended Articles of
Incorporation is
P510.00.

Official Receipt

Registration fee for the


Amended Articles of
Incorporation where
amendment consists
of
extending the term of
corporate existence is
1/5 of 1% of the
authorized capital
stock

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but not less than
P2,000.00 plus 1% of
such amount as legal
research fee.
Registration fee for the
Amended Articles of
Incorporation where
there is conversion or
reclassification of
shares is P2,020.00.

5.

File the application with CRMD


Receiving Unit, located at the
2/F, SEC Bldg

After receipt of the application, the


same shall be forwarded to the
Corporate Filings and Records
Division (CFRD) for the verification
and production of applicants
corporate records on file with the
Commission.
For corporations registered from
1996 onwards whose records are
available in the Commissions
database, production of documents
may take 1 to 2 days. However, for
corporations whose records are not
available in the database, production
of documents may take longer as the
same shall be secured from the SEC
offsite warehouse.

5-10 minutes

CFRD Staff

Registration fee for the


Amended By-laws is
P510.00.
None

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After receipt of the application, the
same shall be forwarded to the
Corporate Filings and Records
Division (CFRD) for the verification
and production of applicants
corporate records on file with the
Commission.
For corporations registered from
1996 onwards whose records are
available in the Commissions
database, production of documents
may take 1 to 2 days. However, for
corporations whose records are not
available in the database, production
of documents may take longer as the
same shall be secured from the SEC
offsite warehouse.
Thereafter, the application with the
attached records shall be
transmitted
to CPRD for the generation of the
Certificate of Filing of Amended
Articles of Incorporation and/or Bylaws.
The Assistant Director will review
the application and forward it to the
CRMD Director for approval

Printed Certificate
of Filing of
Amended Articles
of Incorporation
and/or By-laws

Asst. Director
CRMD
Director

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STEP

6.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Present Official Receipt to


CRMD Releasing Unit, located
/
at the 2 F, SEC Bldg. to get the

SERVICE PROVIDER

Sorts articles of incorporation and/or


by-laws with Certificate of Filing of
Amended Articles of Incorporation
and/or Certificate of Filing of
Amended By-laws for release to
applicant

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
Certificates may
be claimed within
five (5) days from
filing of
application from
the CRMD
Releasing Unit.
However, for
corporate records
not available in
the database, the
release of the
Certificate of
Filing may vary.

PERSON IN
CHARGE

CFRD Staff

FEES

FORM

None

Signed Certificate of
Filing of the
Amended Articles
of Incorporation
and/or By-laws

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS
FOR AMENDMENTS OF PARTNERSHIPS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
All applicant partnerships thru their representatives

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What are the BASIC requirements:
1. Cover Sheet
2. The Amended Articles of Partnership shall be signed by all partners and duly notarized.
If the amendment pertains to the transfer or assignment of interest(s), or the withdrawal, resignation or death of any partner,
the document evidencing said fact shall be submitted in support of the application
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Prepare the Amended


Articles of Partnership

2.

Submit the Amended


Articles of Partnership at
the Corporate and
Partnership Registration
Division (CPRD), located at
the 2/F, SEC Bldg. for preprocessing.
Pay filing fee at the Cashier
located at the 2/F, SEC
Bldg.

3.

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

As stated in the
basic requirements
for amendments
Check the documents if compliant
with the Civil Code provisions on
partnership and other existing laws. If
complete, advises registrant to pay
filing fee. If not, advises applicant to
comply with requirements.

5 minutes

Securities
Specialist

Prepares Payment Assessment Form

1 minute

HRAD Cashier

Registration fee
P1,010.00;

Payment
Assessment Form/
Official Receipt

For increase of capital:


1/5 of 1% of the
increase in capital but
not less than P1,000.00
plus LRF

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

4.

File the application with the


CRMD Receiving Unit
located at the 2/F, SEC
Bldg.

After receipt of the application by


CFRD, the records on file shall be
attached and transmitted to CPRD for
the generation of the Certificate of
Recording of Amended Articles of
Partnership.

5.

Present Official Receipt to


CRMD
Releasing
Unit
located at the 2/F, SEC
Bldg. to get the Certificate
of Recording of Amended
Articles of Partnership.

The Asst. Director will review the


application and forward it to the
CRMD Director for approval.
Sorts articles of partnership with
Certificate of Recording of the
Amended Articles of Partnership for
release to applicant

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10-15 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

CFRD Staff

Printed Certificate
of Recording of
Amended Articles
of Partnership

CPRD Staff

Asst. Director
CRMD Director
Certificate may be
claimed within 5
days from the filing
of application with
the CRMD
Receiving Unit

CFRD Staff

None

Signed Certificate
of Recording of
Amended Articles
of Partnership.

PROCESSING OF INCREASE/DECREASE OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
1. Certificate of Increase of Capital Stock signed by majority of the directors and certified by Chairman and Corporate
Secretary of the stockholders meeting;

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2. Treasurers Affidavit certifying the increase of capital stock, the amount subscribed and the amount received as
payment thereto;
3. List of stockholders as of the date of the meeting approving the increase, indicating the nationalities of the
subscribers and their respective subscribed and paid-up capital on the existing authorized capital stock certified by the
corporate secretary;
4. Amended Articles of Incorporation;
5. Notarized Secretarys Certificate on no pending case of intra-corporate dispute;
6. Directors Certificate a notarized document signed majority of the directors and the corporate secretary certifying (a)
the amendment of the Articles of Incorporation increasing the authorized capital stock, (b) the votes of the directors
and the stockholders, and (c) the date and place of the stockholders meeting.
7. Notarized Secretarys Certificate certifying that all of the non-subscribing stockholders waived their respective preemptive rights/resolution by the stockholders representing at least 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock approving (the
mode of payment made)
8. Monitoring clearance from Financial Analysis and Audit Division
Under M. C. No. 6, series of 2012
- Subscription Contract
Additional requirements depending on the kind of payment on subscription
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Prepares the (i) basic requirements


and (ii) additional requirements
depending on the mode of
payment on subscription

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

As stated in the
basic
requirements and
additional
requirements

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

2.

Secure Monitoring Clearance from


Financial Analysis and Audit
Division or Compliance Monitoring
nd
Division , 2 Flr, SEC Bldg.

Examiner determines
compliance with reportorial
requirements, checks double
submission of General
Information Sheets and
determines existence of
intra-corporate dispute as
provided in the Guidelines
on Double Submission of
GIS

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
15-30 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

FAAD Examiner
or
CMD Monitor

Monitoring
Sheet

NOTE: For financing


companies, issuers of
proprietary or nonproprietary membership and
foundations, monitoring shall
be done at the Investor
Protection and Surveillance
Department;
For listed and public
companies, monitoring is
done at the Corporate
Governance and Finance
Department;
For capital market
participants such as brokers,
dealers and investment
houses, monitoring is done
at the Markets Securities and
Regulation Department

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

3.

Pay assessed fee at the Cashier


located at the 2/F, SEC Bldg.

Payment Assessment Form


for payment of penalties

4.

Submit the (i) basic requirements


and (ii) Additional requirements
with
Monitoring Clearance at
nd
FAAD or CMD, 2 Flr, SEC Bldg.

Checks if the documents, if


compliant with the
provisions of the
Corporation Code of the
Philippines and other
existing laws. If complete,
advises applicant to pay
filing fee. If not, advises
applicant to comply with
requirements

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

4-8 hours
depending on the
complexity of the
application

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

HRAD Cashier

Confirmation of
Payment of
Penalties

FAAD Examiner
or
CPRD Processor

For applications to be
approved by FAAD, if the
documents are complete,
FAAD Examiner will prepare
the report and submit to
the Assistant Director for
review,
if
approved,
applicant will be advised to
pay the filing fee.

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

5.

Pay filing fee at the Cashier located


/
at the 2 F, SEC Bldg.

SERVICE PROVIDER

Prepares Payment
Assessment Form

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FAAD Examiner
or
CPRD Processor

FEES

FORM

Registration fee
for Increase of
Capital Stock is
1/5 of 1% of the
increase in capital
stock or
subscription
price, whichever
is higher, but not
less than
P1,000.00 plus 1
% LRF and
P510.00 for the

Payment
Assessment Form

Amended Articles
of Incorporation
For computation
of filing fee of
other applications
aside from
increase of capital
stock, please refer
to SEC
Memorandum
Circular No. 9,
series of 2004

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

6.

File the application with the CRMD


/
Receiving Unit located at the 2 F,
SEC Bldg.

After receipt of the


application, the same is
forwarded to CFRD for
verification and production
of applicants records on
file. Thereafter the
application with the
attached records shall be
transmitted to FAAD and/or
CPRD for the generation of
Certificate of
Increase/Decrease of
Authorized Capital Stock
and Certificate of Filing of
Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or Bylaws.
The Asst. Director will
review the application and
forward it to the CRMD
Director for approval

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10-20 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

CFRD Staff

Certificate of
Filing of Amended
Articles of
Incorporation
and/or By-laws

FAAD Staff or
CPRD Staff

Asst. Director
CRMD Director

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

7.

Present Official Receipt to CRMD


Releasing Unit, 2/F, SEC Bldg. to
get the Certificate of Filing of
Amended Articles of Incorporation
and/or By-laws

Sorts the Certificate of


Increase/Decrease of
Authorized Capital Stock and
Certificate of Filing of
Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or By-laws
with all pertinent documents

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

CFRD Staff

FEES

FORM

None

Signed
Certificate of
Increase/
Decrease of
Authorized
Capital stock and
Certificate of
Filing of
Amended
Articles of
Incorporation
and/or By-laws

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS OF FOREIGN CORPORATIONS


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
Registrant foreign corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
A. Branch Office & Representative Office
1. Cover Sheet
2. Name Verification Slip
3. Application Form (AF)
F-103: for Stock Branch Office (SBO)
F-104: for Stock Representative Office (SRO)
F-108: For Non-Stock Branch Office and Representative Office, including
Foundations (NBO & NRO)
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4.

Authenticated copy of the Board Resolution


authorizing the establishment of Branch/Representative Office in the Philippines

5.
6.

7.

designating the resident agent to whom summons and other legal processes may be served in behalf of the
foreign corporation
stipulating that in the absence of such agent or upon cessation of its operation in the Philippines, any
summons or legal processes may be served to SEC as if the same is made upon the corporation at its
home office
Authenticated copies of the Articles of Incorporation/Partnership with an English translation if foreign
language other than English
Financial Statements
for the immediately preceding year at the time of filing of the application
audited by an independent Certified Public Accountant of the home country
authenticated before the Philippine Consulate/Embassy
Compliance with Financial Ratios
SBO
Ratio
Solvency
Liquidity

Debt to Equity

Formula
Total
Assets/Total
Liabilities
Current
Assets/Current
Liabilities
Total
Liabilities/Equity

SRO, NBO & NRO


Ratio
Formula
Solvency
Total Assets/Total
Liabilities

Benchmark Value
1:1
1:1

3:1

Benchmark Value
1:1

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NOTES:

8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

B.

If Solvency Ratio is not within the Benchmark Value: application is rejected.


If Liquidity Ratio and/or Debt to Equity Ratio is/are not within the Benchmark Value: submit PhP1M
Surety Bond
Notarized Proof of inward remittance such as bank certificate of inward remittance or credit advices (for
SBO & SRO)
Affidavit of undertaking to change corporate name (not required if already stated in the AF)
Resident Agent's (RA) acceptance of appointment (not required if RA is the signatory to the AF)
Indorsement/Clearance from appropriate government agencies
Additional requirements for Foundations
a. Notarized Certificate Bank Deposit of the amount of not less than PhP1M
b. Statement of Willingness to allow the Commission to conduct an audit

RHQ & ROHQ


1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

Cover Sheet
Name Verification Slip
Application Form (AF)
Certification from the Philippine Consulate/Embassy or the Philippine Commercial Office or from the equivalent
office of the Philippine DTI in the applicants home country that said foreign firm is an entity engaged in
international trade with affiliates, subsidiaries or branch offices in the Asia Pacific Region and other foreign
markets; in case the Certification is issued by the equivalent office of the DTI, the same shall be authenticated by
the Philippine Consulate/Embassy
Authenticated Certification from principal officer of the foreign entity to the effect that the said foreign entity
has been authorized by its board of directors or governing body to establish its RHQ/ROHQ
Affidavit of undertaking to change corporate name (not required if already stated in the AF)
Indorsement from the Board of Investments

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Notes:
Submit original + 3 copies
Use A4 size bond paper
All documents executed abroad should be authenticated by the Philippine Embassy or Consular Office
Only applications, which are complete and compliant in form and substance, shall be issued the Payment
Assessment Form.
How may the services be availed of:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Applicant presents ALL


accomplished documentary
requirements for preprocessing at the Licensing
Unit (LU)

2.

3.

SERVICE PROVIDER

LU Officer of the Day (OD) takes


the application to the LU Division
Head (DH) for assignment.

LU DH assigns the application to LU


Specialist (and Financial Specialist,
for SBO).
Applicant waits to be called
by the Specialist

LU Specialist (and LU Financial


Specialist, for SBO) pre-processes/
evaluates the application

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
1 minute

1 minute

1 hour

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

LU Officer of
the Day

F-103: for SBO


104: for SRO
F-108: for
NBO/NRO
RHQ AF
ROHQ AF
All documentary
requirements

LU Division
Head

LU Specialist/
Financial
Specialist

All documentary
requirements

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4.

LU Specialist issues the Payment


Assessment Form (PAF)

1 minute

LU Specialist/
Financial
Specialist

1. Filing Fees (FF):


SBO:

Payment
Assessment Form

1% of the actual
inward remittance
converted into
Philippine currency
but not less than
P2,000
SRO:
1/10 of 1% of the
actual inward
remittance converted
into Philippine
currency but not less
than P2,000
NBO & NRO:
P2,000
RHQ:
P5,000
ROHQ:
1% of the actual
inward remittance
but not less than 1%
of peso equivalent of
US$200,000 at the
time of remittance
2. Legal Research Fee:
For ALL Applications:
1/10 of 1% of the FF
but not less than
P10.00

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

5.

Applicant pays license fees to


FMD Cashier and files
application with Corporate
Filing and Records Division,
Company Registration and
Monitoring Department
(CFRD)

7.

8.

Applicant claims the License


from CFRD
(Official Receipt must be
presented)

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

FMD Cashier

CFRD
Support Staff
Upon receipt of application from
the CFRD,LU Specialist prepares
the License, and the Financial
Specialist prepares the Checklist of
Requirements , which contains the
financial report for SBO (Checklist)
LU DH valuates/reviews the License
and(Checklist for SBO), and initials
the same.
CRMD Director reviews/signs the
License.

6.

9.

SERVICE PROVIDER

5 days

5 days

2 days

LU

Specialist/
Financial
Specialist

License
Checklist

LU Division
Head

License
Checklist

CRMD
Director

License

CFRD
Support Staff

License

CRMD
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MONITORING SERVICES
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizens, resident and non-resident aliens, at least 18 years of age
What are the MONITORING requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Stock and Transfer Book/Membership Book


General Information Sheet (GIS)
Audited Financial Statement (AFS)
Original Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws/ Latest Amended Articles of Incorporation and/or Amended By-Laws

How to Avail of the Service:


STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Applicant fills up the


Request Slip for
Monitoring and submission
of documents for
monitoring

2.

SERVICE PROVIDER

Monitor checks the requirements


submitted and accepts the same if
complete.

Release of the final Monitoring Sheet


and Payment Assessment Form, if for
payment and without further
corrections or If there is no penalty.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10-20 minutes

After 5 working
days

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

CMD Staff;
CMD Monitor

Document Index
List

CMD Staff;
CMD Monitor

Monitoring
Sheet/Payment
Assessment Form

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

3.

Applicant complies with the


additional requirements if
there are deficiencies or
corrections found in the
initial assessment.
Applicant pays the assessed
penalties

Release of the final Monitoring Sheet

4.
5.

6.

Present Official Receipt

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
30 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

CMD Staff;
CMD Monitor

Prepare the Confirmation of Payment


of Fines (COP)
Review and sign COP

2 minutes

Support Staff

5 minutes

Release of the COP and MS

2 minutes

Division Head/
Assistant
Director
Support Staff

Monitoring
Sheet/Payment
Assessment Form

Confirmation of
Penalties

RECEIVING AND RELEASING PROCESS


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
Corporations or Partnerships, Foreign Corporations, Government Offices, Individual Persons
What are the requirements:
Conforms with the physical filing criteria

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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

Get service number

Present application
documents/Official Receipt

Call service number on a first come,


first serve basis

Receive/release
approved application

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
1 minute

1 minute

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

CFRD Support
Staff

CFRD Support
Staff

CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm Monday - Friday (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
Corporations or Partnerships, Foreign Corporations, Government Offices, Individual Persons
What are the requirements:
Conforms with the physical filing criteria

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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Get service number

Fill up request for


certification form

3
4

SERVICE PROVIDER

Call service number on a first come,


first serve basis
Receive request form

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
1 minute

CFRD Support Staff

1 minute

CFRD Support Staff

Check company status


2 minutes

CFRD Support Staff

2 minutes

CFRD Support Staff

Prepare Certificate

10-20 minutes

CFRD Specialist II

7
8

Review Certification
Sign Certification

15-30 minutes
5-10 minutes

CFRD Specialist III


CFRD Assistant
Director or CRMD
Director
CFRD Support Staff

Present official receipt to


secure Certificate of
Corporate Filing and
Information

FEES

FORM

Request for
certification form

CFRD Support Staff

Prepare Payment Assessment Form


(PAF)
Receive application form with
payment

Pay required certification


fee
Present application form
with payment

PERSON IN
CHARGE

2-5 minutes

P300.00

Payment
Assessment Form

Signed Certificate

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SATELLITE OFFICE
Services offered:
Verifies and reserves proposed corporate, partnership and business names;
Registers corporations;
Registers partnerships;
Processes applications for amendments of articles of incorporation, partnership, by-laws and increase of authorized capital;
Monitors compliance of domestic corporations with application for amendment of the articles of incorporation, by-laws and
increase of authorized capital stock;
Receives/releases applications and other documents approved at CRMD
Handles walk-in queries of the public on matters of registration applications/transaction directly handled by the Department.
Performs such other functions as may be assigned by the Department Director.

NAME VERIFICATION SERVICES (SATELLITE OFFICE)


Schedule of Availability of Service:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
Applicant corporations and partnerships thru their representatives

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How to avail of the service:
DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

1.

Fill-up Name Verification Form

Applicant submits the filled up request


form together with the money stamp to
verification officer

5 minutes

Inputs proposed company name in the


system

5 minutes/

Satellite Office

company name

Verification officer

Satellite Office

FEES

FORM

None

Name Verification
Form

None

Name Verification
Form

P40.00- reservation
for 30 days;

Confirmation
Reservation Notice

Support Staff

If proposed name is allowed by the


system, the reservation and confirmation
notice is printed and given to the
applicant;

P80.00
reservation for 60
days;
P120.00
reservation for 90
days

In case of disallowance of proposed


company name, the verification officer
verifies the other preferences of the
applicant. (maximum of three (3)
proposed names per number)

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION OF


STOCK AND NON-STOCK CORPORATION AT THE GREEN LANE
(SATELLITE OFFICE)

Schedule of Availability of Service:


10:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Cover Sheet
Reservation Payment Confirmation
Articles of Incorporation (AI)
By-laws (BL)
Treasurers Affidavit (for stock)
Joint Undertaking to Change Name

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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

1.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Verify or reserve proposed


name

SERVICE PROVIDER

If proposed name is allowed by the


system, the reservation and confirmation
notice is printed and given to the
applicant;

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Satellite Officer
Name Verification
Officer

FEES

FORM

P40.00- reservation
for 30 days;

Confirmation
Reservation Notice

P80.00
reservation for 60
days;
120.00
reservation for 90
days

2.

Present Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws at
the SEC Satellite Office

Check the document presented. If


complete, advise the registrant to pay
the filing fee. If not, advise applicant to
comply with requirements

10-20 minutes

Satellite Office
Securities Specialist

Filing fee for stock


corporation:

Payment Assessment
Form

1/5 of 1% of the
authorized capital
stock but not less than
P1,000.00 plus 1% of
the amount as legal
research fee;
Registration fee for
By-Laws of stock
corporation is P510.00
Registration fee for
Articles of
Incorporation and ByLaws of a non-stock
corporation is
P1,020.00

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

3.

Pay filing fee thru cashiers or


managers check at SEC
Satellite Office or designated
banking institutions e.i.
LandBank, Union Bank or other
payment facilities

SERVICE PROVIDER

After receipt of application, CPRD staff


generates the Certificate of
Incorporation bearing applicants SEC
Registration No. and corporate Tax
Identfication No.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes/

Present Official Receipt to the


SEC Satellite Office to get the
Certificate of Incorporation

Sorts articles of incorporation and bylaws with certificate of incorporation for


release to applicant

CPRD Staff

FEES

FORM

None

Generated Certificate
of Incorporation and
By-laws from the iregister system

None

Signed

activity

Asst. Director

Asst. Director reviews the application


and forwards it for approval of CRMD
Director
4.

PERSON IN
CHARGE

CRMD Director
5 minutes

Satellite Office
Support Staff/CPRD
Staff

Certificate of
Incorporation and
By-Laws

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PARTNERSHIP


(SATELLITE OFFICE)
Schedule of Availability of Service:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
All applicant partnerships thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Reservation Payment Confirmation
3. Articles of Partnership (AP)
4. Joint Undertaking to Change Name
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

1.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Verify or reserve proposed


name

SERVICE PROVIDER

If proposed name is allowed by


the system, the reservation and
confirmation notice is printed
and given to the applicant

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Satellite Office
Name
Verification
Officer

FEES

FORM

P40.00- reservation
for 30 days;
P80.00 reservation
for 60 days;
120.00 reservation
for 90 days

Confirmation
Reservation
Notice

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

2.

Present Articles of
Partnership at the SEC
Satellite Office

Check the document presented.


If complete, advise the registrant
to pay the filing fee. If not, advise
applicant to comply with
requirements

3.

Pay filing fee thru cashiers


or managers check at SEC
Satellite Office or
designated banking
institutions e.i. LandBank,
Union Bank or other
payment facilities

Accepts Payment Assessment


Form and generates official
receipt

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10-15 minutes

5 minutes/activity

After receipt of the application,


CPRD staff generates the
Certificate of Recording of the
Articles of Partnership bearing
applicants SEC Registration No.
and corporate Tax Identification
No.

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Satellite Office
Securities
Specialist

SEC Cashier/
Designated
Banks and
other payment
facilities
CPRD Staff

Payment
Assessment
Form

Filing fee: 1/5 of 1% of


the Partnerships
capital but not less
than P1,000.00 plus
1% of the amount as
legal research fee

Official Receipt

None

Signed
Certificate of
Recording of
the Articles of
Partnership

Asst. Director/

Generates
Certificate of
Recording of
the Articles of
Partnership
from the iregister system

CRMD Director
The Asst. Director reviews the
application and forwards it for
approval of CRMD Director

4.

Present Official Receipt to


SEC Satellite Office to get
the Certificate of Recording
of the Articles of
Partnership

Sorts articles of partnership with


Certificate of Recording of the
Articles of Partnership for release
to applicant

5 minutes

CFRD
Staff/Satellite
Office Support
Staff

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR AMENDMENT OF STOCK AND


NON-STOCK DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (SATELLITE OFFICE)
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
I.

AMENDED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION


1. Cover Sheet
2. Directors or Trustees Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the directors (in case of stock
corporations) or trustees (in case of non-stock corporations) and the corporate secretary, certifying (i) the amendment of
the Articles of Incorporation or By-laws and indicating the amended provisions, (ii) the vote of the directors or trustees and
stockholders or members, (iii) the date and place of the stockholders or members meeting; and (iv) the tax identification
number of the signatories which shall be placed below their names.
3. Amended Articles of Incorporation/Amended By-lawsAll amendments/changes made shall be indicated by underscoring
the same followed by the date of the meeting approving the same (i.e. As amended on_____).
4. Notarized Secretarys Certificate on no pending case of intra-corporate dispute
5. Monitoring clearance at the SEC Satellite Office
6. Secure and attach endorsement/clearance from other government agencies or other SEC Departments, if applicable.
7. If the provision to be amended is the corporate name, secure Name Verification Slip from the Name Verification and
Reservation Unit, SEC Satellite Office
8. Amendment of the Articles of Incorporation may be made on the following:
a.) Corporate name
b.) Purpose (Primary/Secondary)
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c.) Address
d.) Number of directors/trustees
e.) Authorized capital stock
II.

AMENDED BY-LAWS
1. Amended By-laws
2. Directors or Trustees Certificate a notarized document signed by a majority of the directors or trustees and the corporate
secretary, certifying to (i) the amendment of the By-laws, indicating the amended provisions, (ii) the vote of the directors or
trustees and stockholders or members, (iii) the date and place of the stockholders or members meeting, and (iv) the tax
identification number of the signatories which shall be placed below their names
3. Notarized Secretarys Certificate on no pending case of intra-corporate dispute
4. Compliance Monitoring Division clearance

Note: The following cannot be amended: names, citizenship and residences of the incorporators and/or directors/trustees; names, citizenship
and original subscription of the subscribers; names and contribution of each member; name of the designated Treasurer.

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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Prepare Directors or Trustees


Certificate and Amended
Articles of Incorporation and/or
Amended By-laws

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

FORM

As stated in the basic


requirements for
amendments

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

2.

Secure Monitoring Clearance at


the SEC Satellite Office

SERVICE PROVIDER

Check compliance with


reportorial requirements;
Check for any double
submission of the General
Information Sheet; and

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
Within 7 days
from date of
presentation of
complete
requirements

PERSON IN CHARGE

Satellite Office
Securities Specialist

FEES

FORM

Payment of penalties

Payment Assessment
Form/ Monitoring Sheet

Determine existence of intracorporate disputes as


provided under the
Guidelines on Double
Submission of GIS.
Note:
For Financing and Lending
companies, issuers of
proprietary or nonproprietary membership (i.e.
golf clubs) listed and public
companies and foundations,
monitoring shall be with the
Corporate Governance and
Finance Department located
at the 11/F
For capital market
participants such as brokers,
dealers and investment
houses, monitoring is with
the Markets Securities and
Regulation Department at
the 6/F, SEC Bldg.

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

3.

Submit the (i)


Directors/Trustees Certificate;
(ii) Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or Amended
By-laws; and the (iii) Monitoring
Clearance to SEC Satellite Office
for pre-processing

Check documents if
compliant with the
provisions of the
Corporation Code of the
Philippines and other
existing laws. If
complete, advise
registrant to pay filing
fee. If not, advise
applicant to comply with
requirements

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
15-30 minutes
depending on the
complexity of
amendments

PERSON IN CHARGE

Satellite Office

FEES

None

Securities Specialist

FORM

As stated in the basic


requirements for
amendments

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4.

Pay filing fee thru cashiers or


managers check at SEC Satellite
Office or designated banking
institutions e.i. LandBank, Union
Bank or other payment facilities

Accept payment
assessment form and
generates official receipt

5 minutes

SEC Cashier/Designated
Bank and other
payment facilities

Registration fee for the


Amended Articles of
Incorporation is
P510.00.

Official Receipt

Registration fee for the


Amended Articles of
Incorporation where
amendment consists of
extending the term of
corporate existence is
1/5 of 1% of the
authorized capital stock
but not less than
P2,000.00 plus 1% of
such amount as legal
research fee.

Registration fee for the


Amended Articles of
Incorporation where
there is conversion or
reclassification of
shares is P2,020.00.
Registration fee for the
Amended By-laws is
P510.00.

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STEP

5.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

File the application to the SEC


Satellite Office

SERVICE PROVIDER

After receipt of the application,


the same shall be forwarded to
the Corporate Filings and Records
Division (CFRD) for the verification
and production of applicants
corporate records on file with the
Commission.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5-10 minutes

PERSON IN CHARGE

Satellite Office Staff/

FEES

FORM

None

CPRD Staff

For corporations registered from


1996 onwards whose records are
available in the Commissions
database, production of
documents may take 1 to 2 days.
However, for corporations whose
records are not available in the
database, production of
documents may take longer as the
same shall be secured from the
SEC offsite warehouse.
Thereafter, the application with
the attached records shall be
transmitted to CPRD for the
generation of the Certificate of
Filing of Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or By-laws.
The Assistant Director will review
the application and forward it to
the CRMD Director for approval

Asst. Director
CRMD Director

Printed Certificate of Filing


of Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or Bylaws

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6.

Present Official Receipt to SEC


Satellite Office to get the
Certificate of Approval of
Amendment

Sorts articles of
incorporation and/or by-laws
with Certificate of Filing of
Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or
Certificate of Filing of
Amended By-laws for
release to applicant

Certificates may
be claimed within
five (5) days from
filing of
application from
the SEC Satellite
Office Releasing
Unit. However,
for corporate
records not
available in the
database, the
release of the
Certificate of
Filing may vary.

Satellite Office Staff/


CFRD Staff

None

Signed Certificate of Filing


of the Amended Articles
of Incorporation and/or
By-laws

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR AMENDMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS


(SATELLITE OFFICE)
Schedule of Availability of Service:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
All applicant partnerships thru their representatives

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What are the BASIC requirements:
1. Cover Sheet
2. The Amended Articles of Partnership shall be signed by all partners and duly notarized.
If the amendment pertains to the transfer or assignment of interest(s), or the withdrawal, resignation or death of any partner, the
document evidencing said fact shall be submitted in support of the application.
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

1.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE
PROVIDER

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Prepare the Amended


Articles of Partnership

FEES

FORM

As stated in the basic


requirements for
amendments

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE
PROVIDER

2.

Submit the Amended Articles


of Partnership at the SEC
Satellite Office for preprocessing.

Check the
documents if
compliant with
the Civil Code
provisions on
partnership and
other existing
laws. If complete,
advises registrant
to pay filing fee. If
not, advises
applicant to
comply with
requirements.

3.

Pay filing fee thru cashiers or


managers check at SEC
Satellite Office or designated
banking institutions e.i.
LandBank, Union Bank or
other payment facilities

Prepares
Payment
Assessment Form

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

1 minute

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Satellite Office
Securities
Specialist

Designated
Banking
Institutions
and other
payment
facilities

Registration
fee P1,010.00;

Payment Assessment
Form/
Official Receipt

For increase of
capital: 1/5 of
1% of the
increase in
capital but not
less than
P1,000.00 plus
LRF

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STEP

4.

5.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

File the application to the


SEC Satellite Office

Present Official Receipt to


SEC Satellite Office to get the
Certificate of Recording of
Amended Articles of
Partnership.

SERVICE
PROVIDER
After receipt of
the application by
CFRD, the records
on file shall be
attached and
transmitted to
CPRD for the
generation of the
Certificate of
Recording of
Amended Articles
of Partnership.
The Asst. Director
will review the
application and
forward it to the
CRMD Director
for approval.
Sorts articles of
partnership with
Certificate of
Recording of the
Amended Articles
of Partnership for
release to
applicant

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10-15 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

Satellite
Support Staff

FORM

Printed Certificate of
Recording of Amended
Articles of Partnership

CPRD Staff

Asst. Director
CRMD Director

Certificate may be
claimed within 5 days
from the filing of
application with the SEC
Satellite Office
Receiving Unit

Satellite Office
Staff/
CFRD Staff

None

Signed Certificate of
Recording of Amended
Articles of Partnership.

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PROCESSING OF INCREASE/DECREASE OF AUTHORIZED CAPITAL STOCK (SATELLITE OFFICE)


Schedule of Availability of Service:
10:00 am to 6:00 pm Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
All applicant corporations thru their representatives
What are the BASIC requirements:
1.

Certificate of Increase of Capital Stock signed by majority of the directors and certified by Chairman and Corporate Secretary of
the stockholders meeting;

2.

Treasurers Affidavit certifying the increase of capital stock, the amount subscribed and the amount received as payment thereto;

3.

List of stockholders as of the date of the meeting approving the increase, indicating the nationalities of the subscribers and their
respective subscribed and paid-up capital on the existing authorized capital stock certified by the corporate secretary;

4.

Amended Articles of Incorporation;

5.

Notarized Secretarys Certificate on no pending case of intra-corporate dispute;

6.

Directors Certificate a notarized document signed majority of the directors and the corporate secretary certifying (a) the
amendment of the Articles of Incorporation increasing the authorized capital stock, (b) the votes of the directors and the
stockholders, and (c) the date and place of the stockholders meeting.

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7.

Notarized Secretarys Certificate certifying that all of the non-subscribing stockholders waived their respective pre-emptive
rights/resolution by the stockholders representing at least 2/3 of the outstanding capital stock approving (the mode of payment
made)

8.

Monitoring clearance from the SEC Satellite Office

Under M,C. No. 6, series of 2012


-

Subscription Contract

Additional requirements depending on the kind of payment on subscription

How to avail of the service:


STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

Prepares the (i) basic


requirements and (ii) additional
requirements depending on the
mode of payment on
subscription

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

As stated in the basic


requirements and
additional
requirements

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STEP

2.

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Secure Monitoring Clearance


from SEC Satellite Office

SERVICE PROVIDER

Examiner determines
compliance with reportorial
requirements, checks double
submission of General
Information Sheets and
determines existence of intracorporate dispute as provided
in the Guidelines on Double
Submission of GIS

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
15-30 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Satellite Office
Staff

FEES

FORM

Monitoring Sheet

NOTE: For financing


companies, issuers of
proprietary or non-proprietary
membership and foundations,
monitoring shall be done at the
Investor Protection and
Surveillance Department;
For listed and public
companies, monitoring is done
at the Corporate Governance
and Finance Department;
For capital market participants
such as brokers, dealers and
investment houses, monitoring
is done at the Markets
Securities and Regulation
Department

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

3.

Pay filing fee thru cashiers or


managers check at SEC Satellite
Office or designated banking
institutions e.i. LandBank, Union
Bank or other payment facilities

Payment Assessment Form for


payment of penalties

5 minutes

Designated
Banking
Institutions or
payment facilities

4.

Submit the (i) basic


requirements and (ii) Additional
requirements with Monitoring
Clearance

Checks if the documents, if


compliant with the provisions
of the Corporation Code of the
Philippines and other existing
laws. If complete, advises
applicant to pay filing fee. If
not, advises applicant to
comply with requirements.

4-8 hours
depending on the
complexity of the
application

Satellite Office
Processor

FEES

FORM

Confirmation of
Payment of Penalties

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

5.

Pay filing fee thru cashiers or


managers check at SEC Satellite
Office or designated banking
institutions e.i. LandBank, Union
Bank or other payment facilities

Prepares Payment Assessment


Form

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Designated
Banking
Institutions or
payment facilities

FEES

FORM

Registration fee for


Increase of Capital
Stock is 1/5 of 1% of
the increase in capital
stock or subscription
price, whichever is
higher, but not less
than P1,000.00 plus 1
% LRF and P510.00 for
the Amended Articles
of Incorporation

Payment Assessment
Form

For computation of
filing fee of other
applications aside
from increase of
capital stock, please
refer to SEC
Memorandum Circular
No. 9, series of 2004
6.

File the application with the SEC


Satellite Office

After receipt of the application,


the same is forwarded to CFRD
for verification and production of
applicants records on file.
Thereafter the application with
the attached records shall be
transmitted to CPRD for the
generation of Certificate of
Increase/Decrease of Authorized
Capital Stock and Certificate of
Filing of Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or By-laws.
The Asst. Director will review the
application and forward it to the
CRMD Director for approval.

10-20 minutes

Satellite Office
Staff/CFRD Staff

Certificate of Filing of
Amended Articles of
Incorporation and/or
By-laws

CPRD Staff

Asst. Director
CRMD Director

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

7.

Present Official Receipt to SEC


Satellite Office to get the
Certificate of Filing of Amended
Articles of Incorporation and/or
By-laws

Sorts the Certificate of


Increase/Decrease of
Authorized Capital Stock and
Certificate of Filing of Amended
Articles of Incorporation and/or
By-laws with all pertinent
documents

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

CPRD Staff/
Satellite Office
Staff

FEES

None

FORM

Signed Certificate of
Increase/
Decrease of
Authorized Capital
stock and
Certificate of Filing of
Amended Articles of
Incorporation
and/or By-laws

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FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

OFFICE OF THE GENERAL ACCOUNTANT

Acts as lead office in the adoption and implementation of financial reporting and auditing standards and practices based on global
framework;
Prepares opinions, clarifications and replies to public queries with respect to financial reporting and audit issues;

Accredits external auditors or auditing firm, appraisal companies, credit rating agencies and other independent professionals or experts
engaged by corporations regulated by the Commission;
Monitors compliance with rules by external auditors and auditing firms, appraisal companies, credit rating agencies and
other experts accredited by the Commission;
Evaluates financial statements of corporations that may be referred by the Departments;

Renders advice to the Departments, upon request, on financial reporting and related matters;

Formulates rules and guidelines on quality assurance review of work of accredited experts or professionals, and implements the
same to determine compliance;
Evaluates applications for, and issues, certificates of eligibility under the Special Purpose Vehicle law;

Maintains custody over documents it has acted on, or are directly filed with it, unless otherwise directed by the En Banc;

Performs such other functions as may be assigned by the En Bane or the Chairperson

a.
b.

Undertakes rule-making and standard-setting assignments pertinent to the quality assurance review system
All previous functions as may be retained by the Office except the evaluation of applications for, and issues certificates of
eligibility under the Special Purpose

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ACCREDITATION OF APPRAISAL COMPANIES


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am-5:00pm Mondays-Fridays (without noon break)
Who May Avail of the service
Appraisal companies
What are the requirements:
a. Notarized application for accreditation;
b. Company profile indicating the history, scope of services, list of key officers and technical staff, bio-data of the
executive/certifying officers;
c. Copy of license of the certifying property value issued by the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate
Service or if applicable, copy of license of the appraisal company issued by the Department of Trade and
Industry;
d. Certificate of good standing issued by a registered association of property values and appraisal companies;
e. List of existing and past clients;
f. Certifications from at least two (2) commercial banks or two (2) public companies or secondary licensees
that they have engaged the services of the appraisal company;
g. Notarized certification of the appraisal signed by its President that the company meets all the qualification
requirements under Sec. 2 of the Guidelines on Property Valuations; that it has not been declared liable by the
Commission or by any competent court for violation of the Corporation Code or the Securities Regulation
Code and that the company or any of its directors/executive officers has no adverse judgment on any
administrative, civil or criminal case involving its appraisal business;
h. Latest audited financial statements; and
i. Copy of at least one Appraisal Report issued.

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How to Avail of the Services:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
1.
Secures checklist of
requirement from the OGA.

2.

Presents application and


supporting documents

SERVICES PROVIDER

Provides client a checklist of requirements with


instructions.

1.

2.

3.

Present the PAF at the


Cashier and settles the
required fee

4.

Submits the machinevalidated PAF to OGA with


the application and its
supporting documents

Pre-evaluates application and supporting


documents.
a. If application and supporting
documents are not complete, the same
are returned to applicant with list of
requirement not complied with
b. If application and supporting document
are complete, the Officer of the Day
clears application for payment of the
prescribed fees (proceeds to No. 2)
Prepares Payment Assessment Form (PAF)
and instructs applicant to
process payment and issue O.R

Processes payment and issues O.R

1.

2.

Checks contents and stamps receive


the three (3) sets of application
document
Returns one (1) copy of the application
document to the client.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN CHARGE

5 minutes

Officer of the Day of


OGA

30 minutes

Officer of the Day of


OGA

FEES

Application
letter duly
signed by
authorized
officer

10 minutes
Executive Assistant
10 minutes

5 minutes

Cashier

Filing Fee:
P5,000.00
UPLRF: 50
TOTAL P5,050

Executive Assistant

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1.

SERVICES PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN CHARGE

Inputs application to Index Tracking System and


forwards the same to the supervising
Accountant for assignment.

5 minutes

-do-

2.

Forwards documents to assigned personnel

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

3.

Reviews application and supporting documents


using the OGAs Evaluation Sheet. If complete
and qualified, GO TO STEP 9

2 minutes

Assigned Personnel

4.

If not compliant, prepares comment letter to


the applicant

5.

Review s comment letter

5 minutes

6.

Signs comment letter

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

7.

If no compliance is made within the prescribed


period (allow a 30-day mailing and reply period
from date of letter):
a. Prepares a letter denying the
application for failure to comply with
the requirements.
b. Reviews letter

10 minutes

-do-

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

c.

Signs letter

FEES

-do-

5 minutes

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
8.

9.

10.
11.
12.

SERVICES PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN CHARGE

If there is a submission but still not fully


compliant with the requirement, GO TO STEP 4
but with a written warning that shall result to
the denial of the application
If applicant fully complies with the
requirements and presents all original
documents for authentication against
submitted photocopies with application,
prepares Memorandum to En Banc (through
Supervising Commissioner).
Reviews Memorandum

2 hours

Assigned Personnel

2 hours

-do-

10 minutes

Signs and present Memo to the Commission En


Banc for consideration
Receives advice of the resolution of the
Commission on the application

50 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

30 minutes

Assigned Personnel

FEES

If approved, GO TO STEP 13.


a. If denial / deferred:
Denial: Notifies the applicant of the
denial and reasons thereof
Deferment: Notifies the applicant
of the deferment and requirement
to be complied with or necessary
action to correct the deficiency:
GO TO STEP 4 and onwards.

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
13.
Present authority to receive
the certificate

SERVICES PROVIDER

Prepares Certificates of Accreditation

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN CHARGE

10 minutes

Executive Assistant

a.
b.

Prints two (2) copies


Initials on copies

10 minutes
3 minutes

Executive Assistant
Assigned Personnel

c.

Initials on copies

2 minutes

d.

Signs certificates

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

e.

Notifies applicant that the Certificate


may be picked up (in case of
representative, subject to presentation
of authorization letter)

5 minutes

Executive Assistant

f.

Releases Certificate of accreditation


and forwards duplicate file to clerk

10 minutes

-do-

g.

Logs in registry of Accredited Appraisal


Companies; informs Index Tracking
Personnel of the issuance of the
certificate.

5 minutes

-do-

h.

Provides MIS with updated list

30 minutes

-do-

i.

Updates tracking system

30 minutes

Index Tracking
Personnel

FEES

END OF TRANSACTION

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Duration:
Pre-evaluation of application:
Processing of application:
Mailing period (estimate):
Total duration:

1 hour
1 day
30 days
31 days and 1 hour

ACCREDITATION OF CREDIT RATING AGENCIES


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am-5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Credit Rating Agencies
What Are the Requirements:
a. Notarized application for accreditation;
b. Applicant should be a stock corporation and have a minimum paid-up capital of at least Ten Million Pesos (P10,000,000.00);
c. List of shareholders and their corporate affiliations;
d. List of other business activities, if any;
e. Copies of its Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws;
f. Sworn statement on the following:
1. Ownership structure and possible conflicts of interest;
2. Names, professional qualifications and independence of the staff involved in the rating decision ("rating
specialists");
3. Disclosure of affiliations, training, assistance or support it receives from international rating agencies, if any;

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g. Written code of conduct that can ensure the independence of the rating specialists and the rating agency from
the Issuers it is rating;
h. Rating scales, criteria, measurements, symbols and related assessment devices it uses;
i. Operating procedures, rating policies, rating criteria and other rationale used in arriving at a rating;
j. Copy of model written agreement with Issuers;
k. Manual on Corporate Governance.
How to Avail of the Services:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
1.
Secures checklist of
requirement from the OGA

SERVICE PROVIDER

Provides client a checklist of requirement


with instruction.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
5 minutes

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

Officer of the Day of


OGA

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FORM

Application
letter duly
signed by
authorized
officer

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
2.
Presents application and
supporting document

SERVICE PROVIDER

1. Pre-evaluates application and supporting


document.
a. If application and supporting
documents are not complete the
same returned to applicant with list of
requirements not complied with
b. If application and supporting
documents are complete, the Officer
of the Day clears application for
payment of the prescribed fees
(proceeds to No.2)

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES
30 minutes

Presents the PAF at the


Cashier and settles the
required fee

4.

Submits the machinevalidated PAF to OGA with


the application and its
supporting document

Process payment and issue s O.R

1.

Checks contents and stamps


receive the three (3) sets of
application document

2.

Returns one (1) copy of the


application document to the
client.

FEES

Officer of the Day of


OGA

10 minutes

2. Prepares Payment Assessment Form


(PAF) and instructs applicant to proceed
to the Cashier
3.

PERSON IN CHARGE

Executive Assistant

10 minutes

Cashier

5 minutes

Executive Assistant

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

Filing Fee:
P50,000
UPLRF: 500
TOTAL
P50,500

OGA
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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1.

2.
3.

4.
5.
6.
7.

SERVICE PROVIDER

PERSON IN CHARGE

Inputs application to Index Tracking


System and forwards the same to the
supervising Accountant for assignment.
Forwards
documents
to
assigned
personnel
Reviews application and supporting
documents using the OGAs Evaluation
Sheet. If complete and qualified, GO TO
STEP 9
If not compliant, prepares comment letter
to the applicant
Review comment letter

5 minutes

-do-

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
Assigned Personnel

Signs comment letter


If no compliance is made within the
prescribed period (allow a 30-day mailing
and reply period from date of letter):
a. Prepares a letter denying the
application for failure to comply
with me the requirements.

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

10 minutes

-do-

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

5 minutes
2 hours

General Accountant
Assigned Personnel

b. Reviews letter

8.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES

c. Sign letter
If there is a submission but still not fully
compliant with the requirement, GO TO
STEP 4 but with a written warning that
shall result to the denial of the application

2 hours

FEES

-do5 minutes

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
9.

10.
11.
12.

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES

PERSON IN CHARGE

If applicant fully complies with the


requirements and presents all original
documents for authentication against
submitted photocopies with application,
prepare Memorandum to En Banc
(through Supervising Commissioner).
Reviews Memorandum

2 hours

-do-

10 minutes

Signs and presents Memorandum to the


Commission En Banc for consideration
Receives advice of the resolution of the
Commission on the application

50 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

30 minutes

Assigned Personnel

FEES

If approved, GO TO STEP 13.


a. If denial / deferred:
Denial: Notifies the applicant of
the denial and reasons thereof.
Deferment: Notifies the applicant
of
the
deferment
and
requirement to be complied with
or necessary action to correct the
deficiency: GO TO STEP 4 and
onwards.

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FORM

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
13.
Presents authority to
receive the certificate

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

Prepares Certificates of Accreditation


a.
b.
c.

Prints two (2) copies


Initials on copies
Initial on copies

10 minutes
3 minutes
2 minutes

d.

Log in registry of Accredited


Appraisal Companies; informs
Index Tracking Personnel of the
issuance of the certificate.
Provide MIS with updated list
Updated tracking system

5 minutes

Executive Assistant
Assigned Personnel
Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

5 minutes
10 minutes

Executive Assistant
-do-

5 minutes

-do-

30 minutes

-do-

30 minutes

Index Tracking
Personnel

e.
f.

END OF TRANSACTION
Duration:
Pre-evaluation of application:
Processing of application:
Mailing period (estimate):
Total duration:

1 hour
1 day
30 days__________
31 days and 1 hour

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REQUEST FOR EXEMPTIVE RELIEF


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am-5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Corporations or Other Interested Parties with Request for EXEMPTIVE Relief
What Are the Requirements:
1. Letter-Request for EXEMPTIVE; and
2. Supporting Documents, if any
How to avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURE
1
Presents letter-request for
EXEMPTIVE relief and
supporting document
2

Presents the PAF at the Cashier


and settles the required fee

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Prepares Payment Assessment 10 minutes


Form (PAF) and instructs applicant
to proceed to the Cashier

Executive
Assistant

Processes payment and issues O.R

Cashier

10 minutes

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FEES

FORM

Letter duly
signed by
authorized
officer/ person
Filing Fee:
P20,000.00

OGA
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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1.
Submits the machine-validated
PAF to the OGA with the
application and its supporting
document, if any

2.
3.

4.

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Inputs Letter-Request for


EXEMPTIVE Relief or Memorandum
referred by the Operating
Department to Index Tracking
System and forwards the same to
the Supervising Accountant for
assignment.
Forwards document to assigned
personnel
Evaluates the request.

3 minutes

Executive
Assistant

2 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

In case of complete supporting


documents and justification,
prepares a Memorandum for
presentation to the Commission En
Banc containing the results of
evaluation and recommendation

4 hours

Assigned
Personnel

In case of incomplete justification


with supporting documents,
prepares Advisement Letter to the
requesting party that the subject
matter is under evaluation and may
require additional submission of
documents.
Reviews Advisement Letter or
Memorandum for presentation to
Commission En Banc

16 hours

30 minutes

FEES

FORM

Supervising
Accountant

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
5.
6.
7.

8.

SERVICE PROVIDER

Reviews and signs Advisement Letter


or Memorandum
If there is a submission of additional
documents, GO TO STEP 3
Presents Memorandum to the
Commission En Banc for
consideration
Receives advice of the Resolution
from Commission En Banc

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes
1 hour
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

General
Accountant
Assigned
Personnel
General
Accountant

30 minutes

Assigned
Personnel

9.

Prepares Advisement Letter


containing the resolution of the
Commission En Banc, notifying the
party whether the request has been
approved or denied
Reviews Advisement Letter

30 minutes

10.

Reviews and signs Advisement Letter

10 minutes

11.

Logs/Updates Index Tracking System

2 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General
Accountant
Executive
Assistant

END OF TRANSACTION

Duration:
Pre-evaluation of application:
Processing of request:
Mailing period (estimate):

20 minutes
1-3 days
30 days

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OGA
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REQUEST FOR OPINION ON ACCOUNTING MATTERS


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am-5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Corporations or Other Interested Parties with Request for Opinion on Accounting Matters
What Are the Requirements:
1. Letter-Request for Opinion; and
2. Supporting Documents, if any
How to Avail of the Service:

STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURE
1.
Presents letter-request
for opinion and
supporting document

2.

Present the PAF at the


Cashier and settles the
required fee

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Prepares Payment Assessment


Form (PAF) and instructs
application to proceed to the
Cashier

10 minutes

Executive
Assistant

Processes payment and issues O.R

10 minutes

Cashier

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FEES

FORM

Letter duly signed


by authorized
officer/ person

Filing Fee:
P5,000.00

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1.
Submits the machinevalidated PAF to the
OGA with the LetterRequest and its
supporting document, if
any
2.
3.

4.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

SERVICE PROVIDER

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Inputs Letter-Request for Opinion or


Memorandum referred by the
Operating Department to Index
Tracking System and forwards the
same to the Supervising Accountant
for assignment.
Forwards document to assigned
personnel
Evaluates the request for opinion.

3 minutes

Executive
Assistant

2 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

In case of the simple case and/or


no additional documents are
needed for the evaluation,
prepares an Advertisement Letter
or Memorandum containing the
results of the evaluation

4 hours

Assigned
Personnel

In case of complex case and/or


additional documents or further
research are needed, prepares
Advisement Letter to requesting
party that the subject matter is
under evaluation and may require
additional
submission
of
documents

16 hours

Reviews Advisement
Memorandum

30 minutes

Letter

or

FEES

Supervising
Accountant

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
5.

6.
7.

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Reviews and signs Advisement


Letter or Memorandum

10 minutes

General
Accountant

If there is a submission of additional


documents, GO TO STEP 3
Logs/Updates Index Tracking System

1 hour

Assigned
Personnel
Executive
Assistant

2 minutes

FEES

END OF TRANSACTION

Duration:
Pre-evaluation of application:
Processing of request:
Mailing period (estimate):

20 minutes
1-3 days
30 days

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

OGA
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FORM

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


ACCREDITATION OF EXTERNAL AUDITOR/ AUDITING FIRMS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am-5:00pm, Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Auditing Firms
Individual Practitioners/External Auditors
What Are the Requirements:
INDIVIDUAL
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.

Fully accomplished application form for external auditor (SEC Form ExA-001- Revised 2009)
Certificate of Registration as public practitioner issued by the BOA
Copies of certificates of participation in seminars/trainings
Quality Assurance Manual
In case of Group A, B, and C accreditation, notarized certification that the applicant has fundamental
knowledge of the regulatory requirements on each of the other secondary licensees of the Commission.
f. Copies of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) of the applicant's two (2) largest clients in terms of assets.
g. Certificate of Accreditation issued by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (BSP) and Insurance Commission (IC)
- for those availing the mutual recognition of accreditation.
AUDITING FIRM
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Fully accomplished application form for auditing firm (SEC Form AuF-002- Revised 2009).
Certificate of Registration issued by the BOA to the firm that is current and effective.
Quality Assurance Manual.
Copies of Audited Financial Statements (AFS) of the firm's two (2) largest clients in terms assets.
Certificate of Accreditation issued by the BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS (BSP) and Insurance Commission (IC) for those availing the mutual recognition of accreditation.
SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

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How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
1.
Secures application form
from the OGA.

SERVICE PROVIDER

Provides client application


from, and checklist of
requirements.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
5 minutes

PERSON IN CHARGE

Officer of the Day


OGA

FEES

FORM

Auditing Firm
Initial
Application
SEC Form AuF002 (revised
2009)
Auditing Firm
Initial
Application SEC
Form AuF-002
(revised 2009)

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
2.
Presents application and
supporting documents

SERVICE PROVIDER

1. Pre-evaluates application
and supporting
documents.
a. If application and
supporting documents
are not complete, the
same are returned to
applicant with the list of
requirements not
complied with
b. If application and
supporting documents
are complete, the
Officer of the Day
clears application for
payment of the
prescribed fees
(proceeds to no.2)
2. Prepares Payment
Assessment Form (PAF)
and instructs applicant to
proceed to the Cashier

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN CHARGE

30 minutes

Officer of the Day of


OGA

10 minutes

Executive Assistant

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FEES

FORM

OGA
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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
3.
Presents the PAF at the
Cashier and settles the
required fee

Process payment and


issue O. R.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes

PERSON IN CHARGE

Cashier

FEES

Auditing Firm
Group A
Filing Fee:
P20,000.00
LRF* 200.00
Total
P20,200.00
Group B
Filing Fee:
P15,000.00
LRF* : 150.00
TOTAL :
P15.150.00
Group C or D
Filing Fee :
P5,000.00
LRF* : 50.00
TOTAL : P5,050.00

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
Individual Applicant
Practitioners
Group A
Filing Fee :
P5,000.00
LRF* : 50.00
TOTAL : P5,050.00
Group B
Filing Fee :
P3,000.00
LRF* : 30.00
TOTAL : P3,030.00
Group C or D
Filing Fee :
P2,000.00
LRF* : 20.00
TOTAL : P2,020.00
*Legal Research Fee
(LRF-10% of Filing
Fee)

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
4.
Submits the machinevalidated PAF to OGA with
the application and its
supporting document

SERVICE PROVIDER

1. Checks contents and


stamps and receives the
three (3) sets of
application document

2.
3.

4.
5.
6.

PERSON IN CHARGE

4 minutes

Executive Assistant

1 minutes

-do-

Inputs application to Index


Tracking System and
forwards the same to the
supervising Accountant for
assignment.
Forwards documents

3 minutes

Executive Assistant

2 minutes

Reviews application and


supporting documents using
the OGAs Evaluation Sheet
Prepares comment letter to
applicants
Reviews comment letter and
Memorandum
Reviews and sign comment
letter and Memorandum

4 hours

Supervising
Accountant
Assigned Personnel

2. Returns one (1) copy of


the application
document to the client.
PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

FEES

-do5 minutes
5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant
General Accountant

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
7.

8.

SERVICE PROVIDER

If no compliance is made
within the prescribed period
(allow a 30-day mailing and
reply period from date of
letter):
a. Prepares a letter
denying the application
for failure to comply
with the requirements.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN CHARGE

10 minutes

Assigned Personnel

b. Reviews letter

5 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

c. Signs letter

5 minutes

General Accountant

2 hours

Assigned Personnel

If there is a submission but


still not fully compliant with
the requirement, GO TO
STEP 4 but with a written
warning that shall result to
the denial of the application

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FEES

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
9.

10.

11.

12.

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN CHARGE

For Group A/B,


prepares Memo
random to the
Commission En Banc
(through Supervising
Commissioner) then GO
TO STEP 10, 11, and 14.
For Group C/D, finalize
s evaluation Sheet for
Submission to
Supervising
Commissioner, then GO
TO STEP 12, 13, and 15.
Reviews Memorandum

2 hours

-do-

10 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

Signs
and
present
Memorandum
to
the
Commission En Banc for
consideration
Reviews Evaluation Sheet

20 minutes

General Accountant

10 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FEES

FORM

If no compliance is
made within the
prescribed period
(allow a 30-day
mailing and reply
period from date of
letter):

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
13.

14.

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN CHARGE

Signs final Evaluation Sheet


and Forwards to Supervising
Commissioner for approval

20 minutes

General Accountant

Receives advice of the


resolution of the
Commission En Banc on the
application for A/B:
a. If approved, GO TO
STEP 16.

30 minutes

Assigned Personnel

FEES

b. If denial / deferred:
Denial: Notifies the
applicant of the
denial and reasons
thereof.
Deferment: Notifies
the applicant of the
deferment and
requirement to be
complied with or
necessary action to
correct the
deficiency: GO TO
STEP 4-6 and 8
onwards.

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
15.

SERVICE PROVIDER

Receives advice of the


recommendation of the
Supervising Commissioner
on the application for C/D:
a. If approved, GO TO
STEP 16.
b. If denial / deferred:
Denial: Notifies the
applicant of the
denial and reasons
thereof.
Deferment:
Notifies the
applicant of the
deferment and
requirement to be
complied with or
necessary
action to correct
the deficiency: GO
TO STEP 4-6 and 8
onwards.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
30 minutes

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

Assigned Personnel

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
16.
Present authority to
receive the certificate

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

Prepares Certificates of
Accreditation (group
A/B/C/D)
a.
Prints two (2)
copies

10 minutes

Executive Assistant

2 minutes

Assigned Personnel

3 minutes

Supervising
Accountant

5 minutes

General Accountant

10 minutes

-do-

5 minutes

-do-

b. Initials on copies
c. Initials on copies

d. Signs certificates
e. Notifies applicant that
the Certificate may be
picked up (in case of
representative, subject to
presentation of
authorization letter)
f. Releases Certificate of
Accreditation and
forwards duplicate file to
Clerk

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

SERVICE PROVIDER

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
g. Logs in registry of
Accredited Firm/External
Auditor; informs Index
Tracking Personnel of the
issuance of the certificate
h. Provide ICTD with
updated list

30 minutes

-do-

i. Updates tracking system

30 minutes

Index Tracking
Personnel

END OF TRANSACTION

Duration:
Pre-evaluation of application: 1 hour
Processing of application:
2 days
Mailing period (estimate):
40 days_________
Total duration:
42 days and 1 hour

OGA

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FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & FINANCE DEPARTMENT

Processes the registration of securities and licensing of an entity as an investment company;


Processes the licensing of Mutual Fund Companies (MFCs) including Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Financing Companies (FCs),
Micro-Finance Companies (Micro-FCs), issuers of Resorts/Club shares membership certificates and timeshare;
Monitors Public Companies (PCs), Mutual Fund Companies (MFCs), Financing Companies (FCs), Lending Companies (LCs), Micro
Finance Companies (Micro-FCs), Resorts, Club, Timeshare Issuers and Foundations compliance with existing laws and regulations;
Monitors covered companies compliance with the Revised Code of Corporate Governance and other governance issuances of the
Commission;
Promotes good corporate practices and principles.
Licensing Division
Processes the licensing of Mutual Fund Companies (MFCs), including Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Financing Companies (FCs),
Micro-Finance Companies (Micro-FCs), Issuers of Resorts/Club shares membership certificates and timeshares.
Monitoring Division
Monitors Public Companies (PCs), Mutual Fund Companies (MFCs), including Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), Financing Companies
(FCs), Lending Companies (LCs), Micro-Finance Companies (Micro-FCs), Resort, Clubs, Timeshare Issuers and Foundations
compliance with existing laws and regulations
Corporate Governance Division
1. Monitors compliance of covered companies with CG requirements
2. Evaluates Annual Corporate Governance Reports (ACGR)
3. Recommends measures to promote Corporate Governance (CG)
4. Maps Financial Conglomerates
5. Acts as CIC Desk
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MONITORING OF MUTUAL FUNDS, EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS,


PUBLIC COMPANIES AND ISSUERS OF MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES AND TIMESHARE
Schedule of Availability of Service:
Mondays to Fridays 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
Who May Avail of the Service:
Mutual Fund Company, ETF Company, Public Company and Issuer of Membership Certificates and Timeshares
Duration:
Request referring to payment of fees/penalties:
20 minutes to 1 hour (depending on causes beyond the control of the division, such as the accessibility and performance
of SEC i-Report e-payment and volume of clients at the Cashier)
Request referring to monitoring in relation to an application for Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and/or By-laws:
- If compliant 5 Hours and 10 minutes
- If not compliant Walk-in clients are advised that evaluation of the companys compliance with the reportorial requirements
of the Commission will be communicated through mail. Subsequent steps likewise involve correspondence between the
company and the Department through mail.
How to Avail of the Service:
Step
1
2

Applicant/Client
Registers with the Guard. Gets
Number and Request Slip.
Accomplishes Request Slip.
Submit to Officer-of the- Day

Service Provider
Gives the Client a Number and
Request Slip.
Forwards Request Slip to Specialist
who monitors the company

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal Circumstances
5 minutes
5 minutes

Person in Charge

Fees

Guard on Duty

N/A

Officer-of-the-Day
Accountants

N/A

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Request Slip

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A. If request refers to
payment of fees/assessed
penalties, waits for Payment
Assessment Form (PAF), then
pays assessed fees/penalties

Evaluate Request
A. Generates and issues PAF. Advise
s the client to pay fees/assessed
penalties at the Cashier.

10 Minutes

Accountants

I.

5 Minutes

Specialists

If the refers to fees on


Information Statement (SEC Form
20-IS), secure validated PAF and
receive copies of said document.
END OF TRANSACTION

II. If payment refers to assessed


penalties on violations, secure
validated PAF
a. Prepare Order on Payment of Penalty.
END OF TRANSACTION

5 Minutes

1 to 4 Hours

1 Hour
B. If request refers to monitoring
in relation to an application for
Amendment of Articles of
Incorporation and/or By-laws,
wait for advice on result of the
evaluation of companys
compliance with SEC
reportorial requirements.

Solicitation
of Votes by
the
Registrant:
P5,050
(Filing fee of
P5,000 plus
1% Legal
Research
Fee);

B. Monitor companys compliance


with reportorial requirements
thru SEC i-Report and other
relevant source.

Solicitation
of Votes
Other than
by the
Registrant
P2.020
(Filing fee of
P2,000 plus
1% Legal
Research
Fee)
Variable
(Depending
on the
violations
committed)

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Information
Statement
(SEC Form
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I. If compliant, prepare routing
slip/endorsement to the CRMD/ other
concerned SEC departments. END OF
TRANSACTION
II. If not compliant, prepare and Send
show cause letter addressed to the
company.
a. Monitor companys compliance
with show cause letter. If company
complies with the directives
contained in the show cause letter
and is not subject to penalty,
prepare routing slip/endorsement
to the CRMD. END OF
TRANSACTION
b. Monitor companys compliance
with show cause letter. If company
complies with the directives
contained in the show cause letter
and is subject to penalty, prepare
and send assessment letter
addressed to the company.
i. For payment of penalty, issue
PAF and advise client to pay the
cashier
ii. Secure validated PAF and
prepare Order on Payment of
Penalty addressed to the
company and endorsement to
the CRMD interposing no
objection to the application for
the amendment of the articles
of incorporation and/or by-laws.
END OF TRANSACTION

1 Hour

1 Hour

1 Hour

1 Hour

10 Minutes

1 Hour

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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY TO OPERATE AS FINANCING COMPANY


Schedule of availability of Service:
Mondays to Fridays 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM (No noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
Any corporation that intends to engage in financing activities under the Financing Company Act (R.A 8556)
Duration:
22 days from the date of submission of complete requirements and payment of fees
What are the requirements:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Main/Head:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Duly accomplished application Form;
3. All documents required for incorporation/amended articles of
incorporation/increase in capital stock;
4. Information Sheet;
5. Answer to SEC questionnaire; Personal Information Sheet of
each of the Directors and Officers;

Branch Office:
Cover Sheet;
Duly accomplished application form;
Information Sheet of Registrant Company;
NBI Clearance with right thumb print of the Branch Manager,
Cashier and Administrative Officer of the Proposed Branch;
5. Personal Data Sheet of the Branch Manager, Cashier and
Administrative Officer;
1.
2.
3.
4.

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a. FILIPINO directors and officers:
i. NBI clearance with right thumb print
ii. Police clearance from local police of the city/municipality of
which he is a resident
iii. Certificate of good moral character to be executed under oath
by at least two (2) reputable and disinterested persons in the
community where he resides
iv. Notarized bank credit information to be issued by his
depository or creditor bank(s), if any;
b. FOREIGN directors and officers:
i. Photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) or
Immigration Certificate of Registration (ICR);
ii. Photocopy of passport showing valid visa or stay in the
Philippines
iii. Clearance from the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
iv. Working permit from Department of labor and Employment
(DOLE), ig applicable;
1. Clearance from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), if the
applicant financing company is a subsidiary or affiliation of a
bank and/or non-bank financial institution with quasi banking
license;
2. Certificate under oath by the President that the corporation
has not accepted nor will it solicit, accept or take
investments/placements from the public without the
necessary license from the SEC and that upon presentation of
valid claims, it shall immediately indemnify or return the
investments of claimants;
3. Photocopy of the long term lease contract of the building/unit
if under lease or title of the building, if owned by the
company;

6. Answer to SEC questionnaire (Indicate the minimum and


maximum loanable amount, interest rate per month, term of
loan, mode of payment. Marketing strategy and sources of
funds);
7. Clearance from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), if
applicant financing company is a subsidiary or affiliate of a
bank and/or non-bank financial institution with quasi-banking
license;
8. Certification under oath by the President that the corporation
has not accepted nor will it solicit, accept or take
investment/placements from the public without the necessary
license from the SEC; and that upon presentation of valid
claims, it shall immediately indemnify or return the
investments of claimants;
9. List of existing branch offices with CA;
10. Latest GIS and Audited Financial Statements;
11. Duly notarized Interim Financial Statements (signed by the
Presidents and Treasurer) in lieu of the Audited Financial
Statements;
12. Photocopy of the long-term lease contract of the
building/unit, if under lease or title to the building/unit, if
owned by the company;
13. Photocopy of Articles of Incorporation, Increase of Capital
Stock, CA:
14. Clearance from the Monitoring Division of the CGFD

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4. Proof of financial capacity of the stockholders; (e.g. notarized
bank certification, TCT with latest tax declaration and
notarized certificate of earning capacity;
5. Manual of Corporate Governance; if foreign stockholding is
more than 40% of outstanding capital stocks or has total
assets of Php50 Million or more;
6. Manual on Anti-Money Laundering, if foreign stockholding is
more 40% of outstanding capital stocks or has paid-up capital
of Php10 Million or more;
7. Secretarys Certificate readoption by the said Manulas;
8. Affidavit of General Denial of any court/bank cases of each
director/officer; and
9. Format of Disclosure Statement on Loan/Credit Transaction

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APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF PERMIT TO SELL SECURITIES AND ORDER OF REGISTRATION FOR MUTUAL FUNDS,
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS AND PROPRIETARY/NON-PROPRIETARY, MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES, TIMESHARES
Schedule of Availability of Service:
Mondays to Fridays/7:30 AM to 6:00 PM (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Any corporation that intents to sell or offer for sale to the Public Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds and Proprietary/
Non-Proprietary, Membership Certificates, Timeshares
Duration:
22 days from the date of submission of complete requirements and payments of fees
What are the requirements:
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
1. Accomplished SEC Form 12-1, as amended (Registration Statement)
2. Exhibits to be submitted together with Registration Statement
I. Initial Minimum Documentary Requirements
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)

Audited Financial Statements & Statement of Managements Responsibility;


Draft Notice of Publication;
Articles of Incorporation and By-laws;
Opinion re: Legality of Issue (notarized);
Opinion re: Tax Matter;
Consents of Experts and Independent Counsel;
Notarized Curriculum Vitae and Recent Photographs of Officers and Members of the Board of Directors;

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h)
i)
j)
k)
l)

m)
n)
o)

Bank Authorization which shall be continuous as long as the registration of securities of the issuer is effective;
Bank Authorization which shall be continuous as long as the registration of securities of the issuer is effective;
Copy of Board Resolution approving the securities offering and authorizing the filing of the RS;
Duly verified Board Resolution dated and manually signed by a majority of the issuers Board of Directors; approving the
disclosures contained in the RS and assuming responsibility for the information contained therein;
Secretarys Certificate as to adoption by the companys Board re: (1) Adoption of a Fit and Proper Rule for the selection
of corporate directors/officer; (2) Submission of an Undertaking allowing the SEC to resolve conflicting issues regarding
the selection of independent directors;
Sample of Subscription Agreement;
Manual on Corporate Governance; at least 2 Independent Directors; and
Anti-Money Laundering Manual.

II. Additional Requirements


A. Mutual Funds:
a) Management Contract/Agreement;
b) Distribution Agreement;
c) Custodian or Escrow Agreement;
d) Advisory Agreement; and
e) Certification, under oath, by the President and Chairman of the Board, or their equivalent in rank, describing the
involvement, if any, by management or members of the Board of Directors in companies that the investment company
will be dealing with.
B. Exchange Traded Funds:
a) Contract/Agreement with Fund Manager;
b) Contract/Agreement with Authorized Participants;
c) Contract/Agreement with Market Maker;
d) Contract/Agreement with Index Provider;
e) Contract/Agreement with Custodian Bank;
f) Contract/Agreement with Transfer Agent; and

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g) Certification under oath, by the President and Chairman of the Board, or their equivalent in rank, describing the
involvement, if any, by management or members of the Board of Directors in companies that the investment company
will be dealing with.
C. Proprietary/Non-Proprietary Shares, Membership Certificates, Timeshares:
a) Escrow/Custodian Agreement with a reputable bank;
b) Credit Line Agreement;
c) House/Membership Rules and Compliance Certificate;
d) Copy of Environmental Compliance Certificate;
e) Copy of Lease Contract (if property is under Lease);
f) Certified true copy of Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT);
g) Copy of brochures and other selling materials;
h) Copy of Development Agreement; and
i) Copy of Trust Agreement (if timeshares).
How to avail of the Service:

Step

Applicant/Client

Present SEC Form 12-1 for Pre-evaluation

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)

Person in Charge

Fees

Form
1. SEC Form 12-1, as
amended
(Registration
Statement)
2. Exhibits required

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
2.4 Reviews documents.
Accomplishes pre-evaluation
checklist and provide copy to
the applicant based on the
documents presented.

If COMPLETE. Goes to Step 2.3 If


INCOMPLETE. Goes to Step 2.2
2.5 Returns document to applicant
for compliance. END
2.6 Computes Filing Fee and Issue
Payment Assessment Form
(PAF) and advises applicant to
pay prescribed fee to the
Cashier. Goes to Step 3
3

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)

Person in Charge

Fees

Form

Accountants

5 minutes

Specialists

Pays the prescribed Filing fee to the


Cashier and submits PAF together with the
required documents and its attachments
to receiving clerk/support staff.

Please see
schedule
below

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Step
4

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
4.1 Receives and encodes
documents;
4.2 Deliver s documents to
Assistant Director (AD)/
Division Head (DH) for
assignment. Goes to Step 5.1
4.3 Delivers documents to Step 6.
4.4 Transmits letter to the
Registrant. Goes to Step 7.
4.5 Delivers Memo to Supervising
Commissioner/Commission
5.1 Assigns application to
Specialist and Legal Counsel.
Goes to Steps 6.1 to 6.6
5.2 Reviews and initials
DRAFT/FINAL
letter/memo/advisement
letter/Order of
Registration/Permit to
Sell/Notice

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)
30 minutes

Person in Charge

25 minutes

Support Staff

20 minutes

Support Staff

Fees

20 minutes
10 minutes

Executive Assistant-

10 minutes

1 day

Assistant Director

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Step
6

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
If Initial Filing:

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)
7 days

Person in Charge

Fees

Accountants

6.1 Review Documents


6.2 Refer the Underwriting/
Management/Distribution
Agreement to MSRD
Specialists

6.3 Refer s Financial Statements to


OGA. Repeats Step 8
6.4 Refers to OTHER
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (if
applicable)

3 days

Chief Counsel

6.5 Conducts Ocular Inspection (If


applicable/allowed)

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)

Person in Charge

Fees

6.6 Prepare and initial DRAFT/FINAL


1st COMMENT LETTER based on
findings.
Repeats Steps 5.2 and 5.3
IF 1st Revision Compliance with
2nd COMMENT LETTER
6.7 Repeats Steps 6.1, 6.3, 6.4
and/or conducts meeting with
the Registrant.
6.8 If compliant with all the
requirements, goes to Step
6.11.

Accountants

3 days
6.9 Prepares/Initials DRAFT/FINAL
2nd COMMENT LETTER. Repeats
Steps 5.2 and 5.3.

Specialists

IF 2nd Revision Compliance with


2nd COMMENT LETTER

Chief Counsel

6.10 Repeats Step 6.1, 6.3


6.11 If APS were cleared by OGA,
prepares initials DRAFT/FINAL
MEMO. Repeat Step 5.2

3 days

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

IF NO COMPLIANCE. Endorses to
Legal Counsel for Hearing.

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)

Person in Charge

Fees

1 day

6.12 Prepares DRAFT/FINAL


NOTICE OF HEARING.
Repeats Steps 5.2 and 5.3.
6.13 Legal Counsel holds meeting
for REJECTION of the
application.
6.14 Prepares DRAFT/FINAL
REJECTION LETTER. Repeat
Steps 5.2 and 5.3.
7

7.1 Files reply/compliance with Comment


Letter to support staff
st

nd

If reply to 1 Comment Letter or 2


Comment Letter. Repeats Steps 4.1
and 4.3.
7.2 If application is deferred, submits
compliance requirements. Repeats
Steps 4.1 and 4.2.

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)

Person in Charge

Fees

7.3 If rendered effective, submits FINAL


PROSPECTUS.
Repeats Steps 4.1, 4.3 and Goes to
Step 11
7.4 Receive s ORDER OF REGISTRATION
and PERMIT TO SELL/REJECTION. END
8

8.1 Review and evaluate AFS


8.2 Endorses findings to assigned
CGFD Specialist
9.1 For DRAFT
COMMENT/MEMORANDUM/
ORDER OF
REGISTRATION/PERMIT TO
SELL/NOTICE
9.1.a. Reviews and Initial
document
9.1.b. Returns document to
Specialist. Goes to Step
6.6 or 6.9

Office of the
General Accountant

3 hours

Acting Director

9.2 For FINAL COMMENT/


ADVISEMENT LETTER/NOTICE.
9.2.a. Reviews and signs
document. Repeats Step
4.4

3 hours

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
9.3 If FINAL MEMO, review and
sign document. Goes to Step
4.5.

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)
1 day

Person in Charge

Fees

Acting Director

9.4 Presents to the Commission En


Banc
9.5 Informs Specialist/Counsel of
En Banc Decision. Goes to
Step 10.
9.6 For ORDER OF REGISTRATION
and PERMIT TO SELL

10

9.6.a Reviews and signs document.


Returns document to
Specialist. Goes to Step 12.4
Upon receipt of the Commissions
action on the Memorandum:

10 minutes

Accountants

If Registration Statement is
DENIED/DEFERRED
Upon receipt of the Commissions
action on the Memorandum:
10.1 Prepare DRAFT/FINAL
ADVISEMENT LETTER

2 days

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
Repeat Steps 5.2, 5.3, 6.11,
9.1, 9.2 and 4.4

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)
2 days

Person in Charge

Fees

Specialists

10.2 If Registration Statement is


RENDERED EFFECTIVE Goes to
Step 7.3

11

11.1 Computes adjustment fee, if


necessary and inform registrant of
the additional fee
11.2 If COMPLETE. Go to Step 12
11.3 If INCOMPLETE, notifies registrant to
comply with and submit the
requirements. Go to Step 7.3

12

Accountants

Prepares CERTIFICATE OF PERMIT


TO SELL and ORDER OF
REGISTRATION
12.1 Prints draft/final copies of
Certificate of Permit to Sell
and Order of Registration

10 minutes

Specialists

5 minutes

Chief Counsel

12.2 Initial Copy


12.3 Repeat Steps 5.2, 5.3 and Go
to Step 9.6

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
12.4 Notifies issuer that the Permit
and Order are ready for release at
the CGFD. Goes to Step 7.4

Duration of
Activity*
(under normal
circumstances)
10 minutes

Person in Charge

Fees

12.5 Forwards records to ICTD for


microfilming.
*The allotted processing time covers all submissions and evaluations of documents, i.e., initial and subsequent submissions per Comment Letter/s.
Filing fee:
Maximum aggregate price of securities to be offered

Amount of Filing fee

Not more than P500 Million

0.10% of the maximum aggregate price of the securities to be offered

More than P500 Million but not more than P750 Million

P500,000 plus 0.075% of the excess over P500 Million

More than P750 Million but not more than P1 Billion

P687,500 plus 0.05% of the excess over P750 Million

More than P1 Billion

P812,500 plus 0.025% of the excess over P1 Billion

HANDLING OF COMPLAINTS FILED AGAINST COVERED INSTITUTIONS


Schedule of Availability of Service:
7:30 AM 6:00 PM on weekdays ( without noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Public Companies, Mutual Fund Companies, Financing Companies, Lending Companies, Micro-Finance Companies, Resorts,
Clubs, Timeshare Issuers and Foundation
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What are the Requirements:
Complaint Letter/Form
Supporting documents and any additional documents that the Commission may require
How to Avail of the Service:
Step

Applicant/Client

Registers with the Guard and


get Request Slip
Accomplishes Request Slip and
Submit to Support Staff
I. With Complaint letter

2
3

a.

b.

II.

Service Provider
Gives the Client a Request Slip
Records request and forwards to
assigned Staff
I. With Complaint Letter

Submits together
with supporting
documents and
Get s receiving copy of
Complaint
Letter/Form

Without complaint letter

II.

a.

Receives and photocopies


supporting documents and

b.

Gives complainants copy


and advise complainant to
wait for companys reply

Without complaint letter

a.

Gets Complaint Form

a.

Gives Complaint Form

b.

Accomplishes
Complaint Form

b.

Waits for accomplished


complaint form. Assist
complainant, if needed

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
5 minutes

Guard on Duty (CGFD)

N/A

Request Slip

5 minutes*

Clerk

N/A

Request Slip

5 minutes

Accountant II
Examiner II
Examiner I
Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist
Clerk
Monitoring Analyst

N/A

Complaint Letter with


relevant/ supporting
documents

Person in Charge

10 minutes

Fees

Form

Complaint Form with


relevant/supporting
documents

*Depending on circumstances beyond the control of the Division, such as the volume of walk-in clients handled and nature of complaint

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

c.

Submits together
with supporting
documents, and

c.

d.

Gets received copy of


Complaint
Letter/Form

d.

Waits for Answer/ Comment


from the company or the
Commission

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)

Fees

Form

Receives complaint form


and photocopy supporting
documents, and

Gives complainants copy


and advises complainant
to wait for companys
reply
Evaluates complaint if within the
jurisdiction of the department
I.

Person in Charge

Within the CGFDs jurisdiction


a.

Prepares and issues


advisement letter to the
company to answer
complaint

15 minutes*

b.

Monitors answer of the


company

N/A

i.

ii.

Accountant II
Examiner II
Examiner I
Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist
Clerk
Monitoring Analyst

Complaint Letter/Form
Advisement Letter

With answer, waits


for reply/comment of
complainant to the
answer of the
company then
proceed to step c
Without answer,
resolve the complaint
or proceeds to step 5

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
c.

II.

Attend Scheduled Hearing

Person in Charge

Fees

Form

N/A

i.

With reply, resolves


the complaint or
proceeds to step 5

Examiner II
Specialist II

ii.

Without reply,
resolves the
complaint or proceed
to step 5.

Director
Assistant Director
Division Head

Outside CGFDs jurisdiction


a.

Monitors reply of
complainant

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
N/A

Indorses to the proper


department of the
Commission or other
government office/agency
that has jurisdiction over
the complaint and/or
advises complainant of lack
of jurisdiction of SEC. END
OF TRANSACTION

Within 5 days*

a. Prepares and Issues Notice of


Hearing

15 minutes*

b. Conducts Hearing/Mediation

30 minutes*

c. Prepares Minutes, resolution of


complaint to be included in the
minutes or proceed to step d

10 minutes*

Accountant II
Examiner II, Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist
Clerk, Monitoring Analyst
Chief Counsel
Counsel III, Examiner II
Specialist II

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

N/A

Notice of Hearing

Minutes of Conference

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider
d. Issue a written resolution of
the case. END OF
TRANSACTION

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
30 days*

Person in Charge

Fees

Director
Assistant Director
Division Head

MONITORING OF FINANCING AND LENDING COMPANIES


Schedule of Availability of Service:
7:30 AM 6:00 PM on weekdays (without noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Financing and Lending Companies
What are the Requirements:

Monitoring Slip (from the CGFD or endorsed from other departments),


Certificate of Incorporation,
Latest approved Articles of Incorporation,
Latest approved By-Laws,
Latest due General Information Sheet,
Latest Audited Financial Statements,
Copy of the Stock and Transfer Book Registration, and
Other documents/reports (per monitors instruction).

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How to Avail of the Service:
Step

1
2
3

Applicant/Client

Registers with the Guard and gets


Request Slip
Accomplishes Request Slip to Support
Staff
Waits for the Result of the Request:
I. For Clearance

a. If compliant, waits for issuance of


the Routing Slip (RS)

Service Provider

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances
5 minutes

Guard on Duty (CGFD)

N/A

Request Slip

5 minutes*

Clerk

N/A

Request Slip

5 minutes

Accountant II
Examiner II
Examine I
Specialist II
Specialist I
Clerk

N/A

Request Slip

1. Updates
Monitoring
Sheets (MS)

15 minutes*

Monitoring Analyst
Specialist II
Division Head

Monitoring
Sheet

2. Counter Checks MS

5 minutes

Routing Slip

3. Signs MS

10 minutes*

4. Prepares RS

5 Minutes

5. Signs RS, and

5 minutes

6. Issues RS to client,

2 minutes

Accountant II
Examiner II
Examiner I
Specialist II
Specialist I
Clerk
Monitoring Analyst
Director
Division Head

Gives a Client a Request


Slip
Records Request and
Forwards to assign Staff
Evacuates Request
I. Checks compliance of
the corporation

Person in Charge

Fees

Form

a. If compliant

END OF TRANSACTION

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances
2 minutes

Person in Charge

b. If not compliant, requests for


monitoring (Step 3. V)

b. If not Compliant, do
Step 3.V

II. For Payment Assessment


Form (PAF) of fees and assessed
penalties, waits for PAF and pays at
the cashier

II. Generates and Issues


PAF and advises the
client to pay at the
Cashier

2 minutes

Accountant II
Examiner
Examiner I
Specialist II
Specialist I

III. For Assessment of penalties

III. Reviews MS

10 minutes

a.

a. If Penalty is reprimand

Clerk
Monitoring Analyst
Accountant II
Examiner II
Examiner I
Specialist II
Specialist I
Clerk
Monitoring Analyst
Director
Division Head

If Penalty is reprimand, waits for


Reprimand Letter (RL) and
Request for clearance (Step 3.I)

b. If with monetary penalty, waits for


the assessment and/or request for
a PAF (Step 3.II)

1. Prepares RL
2. Signs RL and
3.
Do Step 3.I.a and
issues the signed
RL.
END OF TRANSACTION
b. If with monetary
penalty
1. Does Step 3.I.a
1-3
2. Prepares and issue
san assessment
and/or sends an
Assessment Letter
(AL) addressed to
the company and
3. Do Step 3.II

5 minutes*
10 Minutes
40 minutes*

Fees

Form

Accountant II

4 hours

Assessment/
Payment
Assessment
Form
Reprimand
Letter
Assessment
Monitoring
Sheet

Monitoring
Sheet
Accountant II
Examiner II
Examiner I
Specialist II
Specialist I
Clerk
Monitoring Analyst

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Step

Applicant/Client

IV. For submission proof of


compliance with deficiencies

a. If no violation, request for clearance


(Step 3.I)

Service Provider

IV. Evaluates the proof of


compliance/reports
submitted

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances

Person in Charge

Fees

Monitoring Analyst

a. If no violation, do
Step 3.I.a
END OF TRANSACTION

b. If with violation, Requests for an


assessment (Step 3.III)
V. For monitoring / updating of
companys compliance with
reportorial requirements, wait for
the result of monitoring

a. If no deficiencies, request for


clearance (Step 3.I)

b. If with violation, do
Step 3.III

V. Monitoring companys
compliance with
reportorial
requirements thru SEC
i-Report and other
relevant sources and
prepare or update
companys MS
a. If no deficiencies, do
Step 3.I.a
END OF TRANSACTION

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Step

Applicant/Client

b. If with deficiencies, submit proof of


compliance

Present OR, return the validation PAF


to the monitor and wait for the Order
on Payment and request for clearance
and RS (Step 3.1)

Service Provider

b. If with deficiencies,
direct client to submit
proof of compliance
(step 3.IV)
Do Step 3.1.a and
prepare Order on
Payment of Penalty
addressed to the
company.

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances

Variable

Person in Charge

Accountant II
Examiner II
Examiner I
Specialist II
Specialist I
Clerk
Monitoring Analyst

END OF TRANSACTION

Fees

Form

Payment
Assessment
Form/ Official
Receipt/ Routing
Slip

*Depending on circumstances beyond the control of the Division, such as the volume of walk-in clients handled, volume of previous reports filed, accessibility and
performance of the SEC i-Report.
Financing Companies / Lending Companies
FEES
Annual Fees
Annual Information Statement
PENALTIES
Variable (Depending on the
violations committed)

Head Office 1/8 of 1% of the required paid up capital


Branch Office 1/8 of 1% of the required paid up capital
Head Office P10,000.00 + P100.00 (LRF)
- Memorandum Circular No.6 , Series of 2005 or Consolidated Scale of Fines ( Financial Companies)
- Memorandum Circular No. 9, Series of 2010 or Scale of Penalties for Lending Companies (Lending Companies)
- Memorandum Circular No. 8 Series of 2009 of Fines for Non-compliance with the financial Reporting Requirements of the
Commission.
- Guidelines on the Imposition of Fines or Penalties for Non-Compliance with Reportorial Requirements dated 31 July 2002
- Other circulars/orders of the Commission on Penalties

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MONITORING OF FOUNDATION
Schedule of Availability of Service:
7:30AM - 6:00PM Monday to Friday (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
Foundation
What Are the Requirement:

Monitoring Slip (from the CGFD or endorsed from other department),

Latest approved Articles of Incorporation and By-laws,

Latest due General Information Sheet,

Latest Audited Financial Statements,

Copy of the Membership Book Registration,

Certification and Sworn Statement required by SEC Memorandum Circular No. 8, Series of 2006 (Section 4, 5 & 6), and

Other documents/reports (per monitors instruction).


How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Registers with the Guard and


get Request Slip
Accomplishes Request Slip and
Submit to Support Staff

SERVICES PROVIDER

Gives the Client a Request Slip


Records request and assigns to
Technical Staff

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes
5 minutes*

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Guard on Duty (CGFD)

N/A

Request Slip

Clerk

N/A

Request Slip

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICES PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN CHARGE

Waits for the result of the request:

Evaluate Request

5 minutes

For clearance/updating of monitoring,


present the required documents to
Technical Staff

Evaluates documents Presented vis - - vis


document index

30 minutes*

Accountant II
Examiner II
Examiner I

i. Prepares Monitoring Sheet (MS)

20 minutes*

Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist
Clerk
Monitoring Analyst

ii. Counterchecks the MS

10 minutes*

iii. Conducts final checking of the MS

30 minutes*

iv. Prepare routing slip (RS)

5 minutes*

v.

5 minutes*

a. If compliant, wait for issuance


of the Routing Slip (RS)

I.

If compliant,

Signs the RS and

END OF TRANSACTION

II.

If not compliant, wait for the


assessment of violation of the
SEC rules, regulations and orders

FORM

N/A

Monitoring Sheet
with attachments

Examiner II
Specialist Ii
Division Head
Accountant II
Examiner II; Examiner I; Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist
Clerk ; Monitoring Analyst
Director
Division Head

Routing Slip with MS


and attachment

Accountant II
Examiner II; Examiner I;
Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist
Clerk ; Monitoring Analyst

vi. Gives to the client.

b. If not compliant, waits for


assessment of violation

FEES

2 minutes

Accountant II
Examiner II; Examiner I;
Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist
Clerk ; Monitoring Analyst

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Monitoring Sheet
with attachments

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

1.

If no penalty, wait for


the issuance of the RS

2.

If with penalty, wait for


the Payment Assessment
Form (PAF)

i.

If no penalty, do

ii. If with penalty

ii.

Do Step 3 (I.a.1-3)

FEES

hours*

FORM

Payment
Assessment Form
(PAF)

1 hour*
2 minutes

Generate and issue PAF


and

iii. Advise the client to pay at


the Cashier
Present OR, return the validated PAF
and wait for the Confirmation/Order
on Payment (COP) and Routing Slip

1.5

PERSON IN CHARGE

Step 3 (Step 3.I.a.1-6). END OF


TRANSACTION

i.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

SERVICES PROVIDER

Updates monitoring sheet and prepare COP


(with OR and date of payment)

(3.I.)

2 minutes

10 minutes

Accountant II
Examiner II; Examiner I;
Specialist II

None

Specialist I
Records Specialist

Confirmation or
Order on Payment

Clerk ; Monitoring Analyst


Director
Division Head
Reviews and sign s the final MS/COP

Accountant II
Examiner II; Examiner I;

Calls client and issue final MS/COP

Specialist II
Specialist I
Records Specialist

END OF TRANSACTION

Clerk ; Monitoring Analyst

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Official Receipt/
Payment
Assessment Form/

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FEE
PENALTIES
Variables (Depending on the violations
committed

N/A
-

Memorandum Circular No. 8 Series of 2009 or Scale of Fines for Non-compliance with the Financial Reporting
Requirement of the Commission.
Guidelines on the Imposition of Fines or Penalties for Non-Compliance with Reportorial Requirements Dated 31
July 2002

*Depending on circumstances beyond the control of the Division, such as the volume of walk-in clients handled, volume of previous reports filed, accessibility
and performance of the SEC i-Report.

MONITORING OF PUBLICLY LISTED COMPANIES, MUTUAL FUNDS, EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS,


PUBLIC COMPANIES AND ISSUERS OF MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES AND TIMESHARES
COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REGULATIONS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
Monday to Fridays 7:30AM to 6:00PM
Who May Avail of the Service:
Publicly Listed Companies, Mutual Funds, Exchange Traded Funds, Public Companies and Issuers of Membership Certificates
and Timeshares
Duration:
Request referring to Clearances - 1 Hour and 5 minutes (depending on causes beyond the control of the division, such as
accessibility and performance of the SEC i-Report, e-payment and volume of clients at the Cashier)
Request referring to payment of fees/penalty - 1 Hour (depending on causes beyond the control of the division, such as
accessibility and performance of the SEC i-Report, e-payment and volume of clients at the Cashier)

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A. REQUEST FOR CLEARANCE
How to Avail of the Service:
Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Person in Charge

Fees

Form

Instructs Client where to proceed

5 Minutes

Guard on Duty

N/A

N/A

Receives the documents

5 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

N/A

N/A

Reviews the documents submitted

30 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

N/A

N/A

4a

Issues clearance

5 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

N/A

N/A

4b

Issues Payment Assessment Form


(PAF), in cases where the client has
been previously monitored and has
been assessed penalty/ies.

10 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Variable

Cashier

Amount
Imposed

PAF

Receives the validated PAF and


issues clearance

10 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

N/A

N/A

5a
5b

Registers with the Guard


Submits documents to
Specialist-in-Charge

Receives the clearance


Receives the PAF and
proceeds to Cashier for
payment
Forwards validated PAF and
official receipt Specialist-incharge

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B. PAYMENT OF FEE/PENALTY

How to Avail of the Service:


Step

1
2

Applicant/Client

Registers with the Guard


Submits documents to
Specialist-in-Charge

3
4
5

Receives the PAF and


proceeds to Cashier for
payment
Forwards validated PAF and
official receipt to Specialistin-charge

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Service Provider

Person in Charge

Fees

Form

5 Minutes
5 Minutes

Guard on Duty
Specialist-in-Charge

N/A
N/A

Reviews the documents submitted

30 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

N/A

Issues Payment Assessment Form


(PAF)

10 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

N/A

N/A

variable

Cashier

Amount
Imposed

PAF

N/A

N/A

Instructs Client where to proceed


Receives the documents

Receives the validated PAF and


instructs the Client that the Order on
Payment will be sent to the principal
officer address via mail

10 Minutes

Specialist-in-Charge

CGFD
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N/A
N/A
N/A

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FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

MARKETS & SECURITIES REGULATION DEPARTMENT


The Markets and Securities Regulation Department (MSRD) assists the Commission in policy formulation, rule-making and market
supervision governing issuance of securities, securities markets and other market participants. In order to accomplish these
responsibilities, this Department is tasked to do the following:

Registers all types of securities as defined under Section 3 of the

SRC such as but not limited to equity securities, bonds,

commercial papers, real estate investment trusts and other alternative investment products, and supervises and monitors
the compliance by the issuers of such products with legal and regulatory requirements.
Registers and supervises securities markets and market institutions such as exchanges, alternative trading systems, overthe-counter markets and other trading markets, self-regulatory organizations, clearing agencies, securities lending agencies,
depositories, custodians, central trade reporting system, registrars of qualified buyers and other securities-related
organizations for their compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Supervises intermediaries and market professionals such as brokers, dealers, government securities eligible dealers,
associated persons and salespersons of brokers, dealers, transfer agents, investment houses, investment company advisers,
mutual fund distributors, compliance officers
and certified
investment solicitors
of investment company
advisers/mutual fund distributors, and other securities market participants for their compliance with legal and regulatory
requirements.
Reviews proposed rules of self-regulatory organizations (SROs) and other market participants and proposed products and
services in the market to ensure their consistency with securities laws, regulations, policies and global best practices.
Reviews existing regulatory frameworks of the securities industry and recommends rules and/or reforms.
Establishes linkages with national and international organizations and regulatory agencies with regard to the securities market,
including cross-border products, services and arrangements.
Acts as National Numbering Agency for all securities issued in the Philippines.
Issues show cause orders for non-compliance with rules and regulations.

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Securities Registration Division


Registers all types of securities as defined under Section 3 of the S R C such as but not limited to equity securities, bonds,
commercial papers, real estate investment trusts and other alternative investment products.
Processes applications for Exemption from Registration/ request for confirmation of exemption from registration regarding
issuance of securities (10.1and 10.2 transactions).
Monitors and supervises the compliance by issuers with standards of financial reporting and the administration of fair
disclosure and other regulatory requirements.
Conducts audits of issuers of securities as warranted and prepares audit reports and recommends corrective actions or
sanctions.
Performs other functions as maybe assigned by the Commission.

Markets & Intermediaries Division


Monitors and supervises securities markets such as exchanges, alternative trading systems, over-the-counter markets, other trading
markets, self-regulatory organizations, clearing agencies, depositories, custodians, transfer agents, central trade reporting system and
other securities related organizations and participants, as well as securities brokers, dealers, associated persons and
salespersons of brokers dealers, investment houses, investment company advisers, mutual fund distributors, compliance officers and
certified investment solicitors of investment company advisers/ mutual fund distributors, securities lending agencies, registrars of
qualified buyers and other securities intermediaries, for their compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
Reviews periodic reports of SROs, markets, intermediaries and other registered persons.
Conducts audits of SROs, intermediaries and other registered persons and prepares audit reports and recommends corrective actions
or sanctions.
Analyzes and collates data and risk-based financial reports to support audit activities.
Monitors compliance of PSE relative to its shares with listing and disclosure requirements.
Performs other functions as may be assigned by the Commission

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Investment Products & Services Division
Registers securities markets and market institutions such as exchanges, alternative trading systems, over-the-counter markets and
other trading markets, self-regulatory organizations, clearing agencies, securities lending agencies, depositories, custodians, central
trade reporting system, registrars of qualified buyers and other securities-related organizations.
Reviews proposed rules of self-regulatory organizations (SROs) and other market participants and proposed products and services in
the market to ensure their consistency with securities laws, regulations, policies and global best practices.
Reviews existing regulatory frameworks of the securities industry and recommends rules and/or reforms.
Establishes linkages with national and international organizations and regulatory agencies with regard to the securities market,
including cross-border products, services and arrangements.
Acts as National Numbering Agency for all securities issued in the Philippines.
Performs other functions as maybe assigned by the Commission.

PROCESSING OF APPLICATION OF REGISTRATION AS AN EXCHANGE/EXCHANGE-SRO;


CLEARING AGENCIES/CLEARING AGENCY- SRO; DEPOSITORIES
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM-5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
NOTE: This application procedure is applicable for the registration of the following:
A. Exchange/Exchange-SRO
B. Clearing Agency/Clearing Agency-SRO
C. Depository

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Who May Avail of the Service:
A. As an Exchange/Exchange-SRO
Any Stock Corporation, Provided; that:
1. No person may beneficially own or control, directly or indirectly, more than five percent {5%) of the voting
rights of the Exchange.
2. No industry or business group may beneficially own or control, directly or indirectly, more than
twenty percent (20%) of the voting rights of the Exchange.
B. As a Clearing Agency/Clearing Agency-SRO/Depository
Any entity as may be allowed by the Commission.
What Are the Requirement:
A. For Exchange/Exchange-SRO
1. All documents enumerated in SEC Form 33/33-SR0/33-A;
2. Any additional document that the Commission may require
B. For Clearing Agency/Clearing Agency-SRO/Depository
1. All documents enumerated in SEC Form 33/33-SR0/33-A;
2. Any additional document that the Commission may require.
Duration: 2 months

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How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

Requests for the necessary Gives client the necessary


application form
application form and additional
instructions

Files of the application and


supporting documents with
the MSRD for preprocessing
by the MRD Specialist
If application and supporting
documents were complete,
Specialist approved for
payment
Pays assessed fee at the
cashier
Submits application,
supporting documents and
proof of payment

4
5

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
Within 10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

MSRD Specialist

Pre-processes documents received


to determine its completeness. If
not complete, advises the
applicant document.
Prepare Payment Assessment
Form and advises client to pay the
prescribed fee at the Cashier

Within a week

Specialist/
Securities
Counsel

Within 30 minutes

Specialist

Accepts payment

Within 30 minutes

Cashier

Receives and assigns documents

Within 15 minutes

Support Clerk

Reviews and evaluates


documents/prepares
recommendation letter

1 week

Specialist

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a.

For an Exchange
/Exchange-SRO and
Amendments
thereto:
SEC Form 33/33-SRO/33-A
a. For a Clearing
Agency/ Clearing
Agency-SRO and
Amendments
thereto: SEC Form
42-CA/42SRO/42AMD

Php50,500.00

Payment Assessment Form

Payment of assessed fee at


the cashier

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

Reviews
documents/letter/memorandum

8
9

Makes final comments and signs


Presents memorandum to the
Commission for approval
Issues certificate of registration
and informs applicant

10

Receive certificate of
registration

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
1 month

PERSON IN
CHARGE

1 week
1 week

Securities
Counsel/Division
Head/Assistant
Director
Director
Director

1 day

Specialist

FEES

FORM

ACCREDITATION OF SURETY BOND COMPANY


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM-5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
Surety Companies
What Are the Requirement:
All documents enumerated in Form SCA-001
Duration: 1 month

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How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES
1
Secures application form
2

Presents application and


supporting documents

SERVICE PROVIDER

Provides client application forms,


and checklist of requirements.
1. pre-evaluates application
and supporting
documents
a.

b.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

5 minutes

Specialist assigned

30 minutes

Specialist assigned

FEES

FORM

SCA-001

if application and
supporting documents
are not complete, these
are returned to applicant
with the list of
requirements not
complied with
if application and
supporting documents
are complete, the
Specialist -in -change
clears application for
payment of the
prescribed fees
(proceeds to No. 2)

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

PRE-EVALUATION PROCEDURES

2. Prepares Payment Assessment


Form
(PAF)
and
instructs
applicant to leave the three (3)
sets of application documents
with MSRD and to proceed to the
Cashier
Presents the PAF at the Processes payment and issues O.R
Cashier and settles the
required fee

10 minutes

Submits the machinevalidated PAF to MSRD

Secures and attaches the


machine-validated PAF
application documents.
Stamps receive the three
(3) sets of application
document
Returns one (1) copy of
the application
document to the client.

1 minutes

Assigns application to Specialist in


charge and inputs in logbook
Forwards documents to Specialist
in-charge

5 minutes

Support Staff

3 minutes

Support Staff

Reviews application and


supporting documents using
checklist.

1 day

Specialist assigned

1.

2.

3.

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1
2
3

10 minutes

3 minutes

Cashier

Filing Fee:
P5,000.00
LRF*:
P50.00

Specialist assigned

1 minutes

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
4

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

If application is fully compliant


with all requirements, prepares
Memorandum to Commission to
En Banc
Reviews memorandum and
forwards it to Support Staff
Support staff logs memorandum
and forwards it to Director
Reviews memorandum

1 day

Specialist assigned

1 day

Division Head

30 minutes

Support Staff

1 hour

Director

Signs and presents Memo to the


Commission En Banc for
consideration

1 day

Director

Receives advice of the resolution of


the Commission on the application:

1 day

Specialist assigned

5
6
7

If approved:
a. Prepares Certificates of
Accreditation
b. Prints two (2) copies
c. Initials on copies
d. Sign certificates
e. Releases Certificate of
accreditation and forwards
duplicate file to Specialist
assigned
f. Files Certificate and all
supporting documents

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FEES

FORM

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PROCESSING OF REQUEST FOR SEC CLEARANCE/CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM-5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
NOTE: This application procedure is applicable for the request for SEC Clearance/Certificate of Good Standing
Who may avail of the Service:
a. Any entity as may be allowed by the Commission
b. Holder of the Secondary License
What Are the Requirement:
SEC-MSRD request form
Duration:

1 day

How to avail of the service:


STEP
1

APPLICANT/CLIENT
Advises applicant to
submit SEC-MSRD
request form
Submits of SEC-MSRD
request form

SERVICES PROVIDER
Gives client the necessary instructions

Receives request form or letter-request,


logs in and forward the letter-request to
the assigned Specialist, if applicant is a
holder of a secondary license. If not,
prepares a clearance.

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10 minutes

Support Staff

30 minutes

Support Staff

PERSON IN CHARGE

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FEES

FORM
SEC-MSRD
request form

None

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1
2

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

SERVICES PROVIDER

Logs in and forwards letter-request to


Specialist- in- charge.
Evaluates request and prepares the
clearance needed and returns
to Support Staff for recording purposes.
Reviews Clearance:
a. If no revision is needed, forwards
for signing

10 minutes

Support Staff

30 minutes

Specialist assigned

30 minutes

Division Head

15 minutes

Specialist assigned

10 minutes

Support Staff

10 minutes

Support Staff

30 minutes

Director

10 minutes

Director

10 minutes

Specialist assigned

FEES

b.

5
6
7
8

If revision is needed, returns to


specialist for revision.
Makes the necessary revision and forward
the same to the Supporting Staff for
recording.

PERSON IN CHARGE

Support Staff forward the it to the


Clearance to the Division Head for initial.
Forwards the Clearance to the Director for
final review/signature.
Reviews Clearance and recommend
revisions, if warranted.
If no further comments/revisions, signs
and forward to the Support Staff for
release.
Files clearance, letter-request and
supporting documents.

END OF TRANSACTION

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

PROCESSING OF REQUEST FOR COMMENT/RECOMMENDATION ON THE APPLICATION FOR ARTICLES


OF INCORPORATION/PARTNERSHIP/BY-LAWS AND AMENDMENTS RELATIVE THERETO
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM-5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
NOTE: This application procedure is applicable for the request for Comments/Recommendation relative to any application for
registration/amendments to Articles of Incorporation/By-Laws and Partnership
Who may avail of the Service:
a. Any entity as may be allowed by the Commission
b. Holder of the Secondary License
What are the Requirements:
Request Form
STEP

1
2

APPLICANT / CLIENT

Advises applicant to submit


SEC-MSRD request form
Submits of SEC-MSRD
request form

SERVICE PROVIDER

Gives client the necessary


instructions
Receives request form or letterrequest, logs in and forwards the
letter-request to the assigned
Specialist, if applicant is a holder of
a secondary license. If not,
prepares comments/
recommendations

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes

Support Staff

30 minutes

Support Staff

PERSON IN
CHARGE

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FEES

FORM

SEC-MSRD request form


None

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1
2

SERVICE PROVIDER

Logs in and forwards letterrequest to Specialist- in- change.


Evaluates request and prepares
the comments/recommendations
and returns to Support Staff for
recording purposes.
Reviews Comments/
Recommendation:
a. If no revision is needed,
forwards to Director for
signature.
b. If revision is needed,
returns to specialist for
revision.
Makes the necessary revision and
forward the it to the Support Staff
for recording.
Forwards the comments/
recommendations to the Division
Head for initials.
Forwards the comments/
recommendations the Director for
final review/signature.
Reviews comments/
recommendation and
recommends revisions, if
warranted.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

10 minutes

Support Staff

1 day

Specialist
assigned

1-2 hours

Division Head

15 minutes

Specialist
assigned

10 minutes

Support Staff

10 minutes

Support Staff

1 hour

Director

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FEES

FORM

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
8

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

SERVICE PROVIDER

If no further comment/revisions,
signs and forwards to the Support
Staff for release.
File comments/recommendations,
letter-request and supporting
documents.

10 minutes

10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Director

Specialist
assigned

END OF TRANSACTION

PROCESSING OF REQUEST FOR EXEMPTIVE RELIEF


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM-5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
NOTE: This application procedure is applicable for the request for SEC Clearance
Who may avail of the service:
Any entity as may be allowed by the Commission
What are the requirements:
SEC-MSRD request form
Duration: 1 Day

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How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Advises applicant to
submit SEC-MSRD
request form
Submits request form of
Letter Request

Presents the PAF to the


Cashier and pat required
fee
Submits the machinevalidated PAF to MSRD

SERVICES PROVIDER

Gives client the necessary instructions

Prepares Payment Assessment Form (PAF) and


advise client to pays the prescribed fee at the
Cashier, if applicable.
Receives payment and issues corresponding
O.R
1.

Receives the machine-validated PAF


and attaches the it to the request
form/letter-request.

2.

Stamps received the letter-request


or received the request form
including PAF.

Returns one (1) copy of the letterrequest to the client.


Receives request form or letter-request, log in
and forwards the same to the assigned
Specialist, if applicant is a holder of a
secondary license. If not, prepares a Clearance.

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
10 minutes

Support Staff

10 minutes

Support Staff

10 minutes

Cashier

5 minutes

Support Staff

30 minutes

Support Staff

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Letter-request

3.

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STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
1
2

3
4
5
6

SERVICES PROVIDER

Logs in and forwards letter-request to


Specialist- in -charge
Evaluates request and prepares the clearance
needed and return to Support Staff for
recording purposes.
Review Clearance:
a. If no revision is needed, forward it to
Director for signature.
b. If revisions are needed, returns to
Specialist for revision
Reviews Memorandum and forwards it to
Support Staff
Support Staff logs memorandum and forwards
it to Director
Reviews Memorandum and recommends
revision, if warranted
If no further comments/revisions, signs and
present memorandum to the Commission for
approval

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN CHARGE

10 minutes

Support Staff

30 minutes

Specialist assigned

FEES

30 minutes

1 day

Division Head

30 minutes

Support Staff

3 hours

Director

1 day

Director

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

PROCESSING PROCEDURE
7

12
13
14

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

SERVICES PROVIDER

Receives advice of the resolution of the


Commission on the application.
a. If approved, prepares a letter
informing the applicant of the
approval;
b. If not approved, prepares a letter
informing the applicant of the denial
of the request and additional
instructions/guidance from the
Commission.
Reviews and countersigns the letter if no
revision and forwards it to the Support Staff
for logging and signature of the Director
Final review and signing of the letter
Logs and releases the letter for fax and mailing
Files letter-request and all supporting
documents including Memorandum to and
Resolution from the Commission En Banc

PERSON IN CHARGE

1 day

Specialist assigned

30mins

Division Head

30 minutes
30 minutes
15 minutes

Director
Support Staff
Specialist assigned

FEES

END OF TRANSACTION

MSRD
CRMD

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

ENFORCEMENT & INVESTOR PROTECTION DEPARTMENT

Investigates, motu proprio or upon complaint or referral, violations of laws rules and regulations enforced by the Commission;
Initiates the issuance of a Cease and Desist Order (CDO) by the Commission;
Conducts surveillance of the trading of securities in the exchanges and ensures compliance of market participants and
intermediaries with Sections 24, 26 and 27 of the SRC and its IRR;
Acts as the Anti-Money Laundering Desk of the Commission and acts on all requests made by the AMLC;
Acts as representative of the Commission on all matters relating to the IOSCO;
Performs such other functions as may be assigned by the Commission En Banc or the Chair.

Investigation & Prosecution Division


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Investigates, motu proprio or upon complaint or referral, violations of laws rules and regulations enforced by the
Commission;
Initiates the issuance of a Cease and Desist Order (COO) by the Commission;
Initiates administrative and/or criminal actions against erring individuals, corporations, partnerships or associations;
Issues Orders for the imposition of fine and/or other administrative penalties;
As representative of the Commission, actively prosecutes criminal cases in courts;
Prepares and files necessary pleadings as required in administrative and criminal cases handled by the Division

Market Surveillance Division


Conducts surveillance of trading securities in the exchanges and ensures compliance of market
participants and intermediaries with Sections 24, 26 and 27 of the SRC and its IRR.

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Special Operations Division


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Acts on the requests for assistance by foreign and local law enforcement authorities and foreign
regulator;
Acts as the Anti-Money Laundering Desk of the Commission and acts on all requests
made by the AMLC
Attends regular meetings of the NALECC as representative of the Commission and acts on all
requests made by the NALECC members;
Attends and renders assistance to walk-in complainants
Issues advisories on investment scams
Acts as representative of the Commission on all matters relating to the IOSCO.

RECEIPT AND FILING OF COMPLAINT


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM - 5:00 PM without noon break Monday to Friday
Who May Avail of the Service:
Public (Investors, members, Stockholders, Officers, NGO's etc.)
What Are The Requirement:
1. Verified Complaint-Affidavit with Certification on Non-Forum Shopping
2. Supporting documents, evidences
3. Filing fee PhP 510
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How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

1
2

CLIENT

SERVICES PROVIDER

Registers with the guard (lobby)


and waits to be called

Gives out Complaint Form/Request Slip

Fills up Complaint
Form/Request Slip

Assesses the inquiry/request for


assistance/verbal complaint to determine
whether the Commission has jurisdiction
and if without jurisdiction, recommends
appropriate action.
If the Commission has jurisdiction, requests
the client to prepare and submit a verified
complaint with Certification on Non-forum
Shopping and other supporting documents

1 minute

Guard on Duty

15 minutes

Holds conference/meeting with the Client

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

None

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

1 hour or depends
on the subject of
complaint

Submits 2 original copies of


verified complaint with
Certification on Non-forum
Shopping and other supporting
documents to the Office of the
Director

None

Complaint
Form/Request
Form

None

Complaint
Form/Reques
t Form

Officer of the Day

None

None

Officer of the Day

None

None

Office of the
Directors Staff

None

Verified
complaint

with
Certification
on
Non-forum
Shopping
Assesses of the verified complaint if it
satisfies the formal requisites

15 minutes

Officer of the Day

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STEP

CLIENT

10
11

SERVICES PROVIDER

If the verified complaint is acceptable, issues


Payment Assessment Form for the filling fee
is issued
Proceeds to the Cashier
Upon payment, goes back to
the Office of the Director,
presents proof of payment, and
submits the receiving copy of
the Verified Complaint

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 minutes

10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

Office of the
Directors Staff

Cashier
Office of the
Directors Staff

Payment
Assessment
Form
PhP 510

END OF TRANSACTION

EIPD
CRMD

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FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

ECONOMIC RESEARCH & TRAINING DEPARTMENT


Coordinates the conduct of strategic and operational planning and implementation of the SEC including the formulation and
monitoring of the accomplishments under the Capital Market Development Plan Blueprint; prepare and disseminate information
materials on the policies, plans, programs and accomplishments of the SEC including the publication of the SEC Annual Report;
acts as the focal department in the SEC on matters relating to performance governance system and quality management
programs;
Undertakes relevant economic researches and publishes investment and financial statistics and analytics based on SEC filings;
coordinates the preparation and publication of the annual ranking of the Philippines; provides technical support to inter-agency
coordination on matters relating to international trade in financial services including the following: multilateral [eg. World Bank,
World Trade Organization, International Finance Corporation], regional [ASEAN, ADB, APEC], and bilateral [JPEPA, ASEAN vis-vis other countries]; and,
Undertakes periodic training needs assessment for the participants of the Philippine financial and capital markets, including the
internal capability building needs of the SEC human resources; and
Recommends programs for career growth and human resource development of the internal public for implementation by the
HRAD.
Strategic Management & Planning Division
1. Coordinates the conduct of strategic and operational planning and implementation;
2. Prepares and disseminates information materials on the policies, plans, programs and accomplishments of the Commission;
3. Undertakes periodic agency performance monitoring and reporting to external demand agencies (e.g. DOF, DBM, OP,
Congress, etc.)
4. Coordinates the formulation and monitoring of the accomplishments on the commitments of the Commission under the
Capital Market Development Plan Blueprint and on matters relating to national and financial sector plan formulation;
5. Acts as the focal department in the SEC on matters relating to performance governance system and quality management
programs;
6. Provides secretariat services to the Strategic Performance Management System team;
7. Prepares and publishes the SEC Annual Report.
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Economic Research & Statistics Division
1. Publishes investment and financial statistics and analytics based on SEC filings;
2. Provides technical support to inter-agency coordination on matters relating to international trade in financial services
including the following: multi-lateral (e.g. World Bank, World Trade Organization, International Finance Corporation),
regional (ASEAN, ADB, APEC) and bilateral (JPEPA, ASEAN vis-a-a-vis other countries);
3. Coordinates the preparation and publication of the annual ranking of the Philippines top corporations and related studies;
4. Proposes the annual research agenda of the Commission for approval by the Commission En Banc and undertake the same
in coordination with the primary source SEC department or office;
5. Compiles relevant statistics in compliance with inter-agency statistical requirements (BSP, NSCB, NSO, etc.)
Training Division
1.1. Undertakes periodic training needs assessment of the participants of the Philippine financial and capital markets as well as
the internal public to identify training goals which enables SEC officials and employees to meet organizational goals;
2.2. Conducts regular [monthly] or special [upon request of a firm for a group of 30 examinees] accreditation or licensing
examinations for market participants;
3.3. Updates regularly the content, syllabi and methodology of capital market training and reviews programs to ensure relevance
to SEC regulatory and compliance requirements; In coordination with concerned SEC departments and offices, updates
regularly the content in the question pool to ensure relevance and applicability to current situation and regulatory
requirements;
4.4. Evaluates offers from external service providers to partner with SEC on review and training programs for market
participants;
5.5. Maintains an updated pool of highly-qualified internal or external trainers for CMTD training and review programs.
6.6. Recommends programs for career growth and human resource development activities of the internal public for
implementation by HRAD.
7.

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SEMINAR/EXAMINATION FOR ASSOCIATED PERSONS (AP)


Schedule of Availability of Service
8:00AM to 5:00 PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
Associated Persons, Certified Securities Representatives, Mutual Funds & Fixed Income Salesmen
What are the BASIC requirements:
Endorsement from the respective participants; Walk-in applicants
Duration: 1 (one) hour
How to Avail of the Service:
Step

Applicant/Client

Duration of Activity
(under normal
circumstances)

Service Provider

Person-in-Charge

1. Pre-registration

Examinee

ERTD

5 minutes

Training Staff

2. Payment

Examinee

SEC Treasury Division

15 minutes

Cashier

Examinee

ERTD

5 minutes

Training Staff

Examinee

ERTD/ICTD

3. Issuance of
examination
permit
4. Release of Results

One (1) week after


the examination
END OF TRANSACTION

ICTD/ERTD Staff

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

Fees

Form
PAF

PhP5,500

PAF/Receipt of
Payment
PAF/Receipt of
Payment/ Regis
Congratulatory
Letter

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PAYMENT OF EXAMINATION FEES- REGULAR EXAMINATION


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00-AM 5:00 PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may Avail of the Service:
Associated Persons, Certified Securities Representatives, Mutual Funds & Fixed Income Salesmen
What are the BASIC requirements:
Endorsement from the respective Participants; Walk-in
Duration: 1 Hour
How to Avail of the Service:
Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of Activity
(under normal
circumstances)

Person-in-Charge

1.Pre-registration

Examinee

ERTD

5 minutes

Training Staff

2.Payment

Examinee

SEC Treasury Division

15 minutes

Cashier

3.Issuance of
Examination permit

Examinee

ERTD

5 minutes

Training Staff

4.Release of Results

Examinee

ERTD/ICTD

One (1) week after


the examination
END OF TRANSACTION

ICTD/ERTD Staff

Fees

Form
PAF

PhP500

PAF/Receipt of
Payment
PAF/Receipt of
Payment/Registration
Form
Congratulatory Letter

ERTD
CRMD
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FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT


The Financial Management Department implements financial policies and procedures in accordance with government rules and
regulations. It develops and recommends budgetary plans and programs for the Securities and Exchange Commission, evaluates
existing policies on budgetary and fiscal matters, and recommends measures to improve the financial management of the
Securities and Exchange Commission. In order to accomplish its responsibilities, the Department does the following:

Prepares annual, supplemental and special budgets, fiscal plans, financial and budgetary reports, and requests for
changes in financial plans of fund releases.
Handles preparation of vouchers and request for obligation of allotments; monitors and attends to
budgetary needs of all SEC operating units, including the extension offices.
Liaisons with the Department of Budget and Management, Department of Finance, Commission on Audit and other
government offices. Manages all SEC fund releases and proper allocations to different programs, projects and
activities of the SEC.
Participates in the determination of proper fees, fines/penalties and other charges that the SEC may impose on its
clientele.
Handles immediate payment of all SEC creditors, and attends to the immediate refund of fees, remittances to the
client business entities whose computation became excessive due to change in capitalization or cancellation of
original request.
Undertakes collection of all SEC income from its clientele and immediate deposit of the same to the National
Treasury.
Prepares and issues checks to all creditors of the SEC, issues salaries and allowances to all SEC employees.
Serves as custodian of promissory notes of registered commercial paper issuers and deposit substitutes of
multinationals and other foreign corporations doing business in the Philippines.
Records financial transactions of the Commission and prepares financial statements;
Pre-audits all disbursements for accu racy and compliance with rules and regulations on disbursements.
Reconciles bank statements against book balances of all bank accounts of the head office and the extension offices.

Remits withheld taxes to the Bureau of Internal Revenue.

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Remits premiums and loan deductions to GSIS, HDMF, PHILHEALTH, SECCU, SECEA, Provident Fund and PHILAM
Prepares regular payroll, overtime, contractual and benefits of employees
Prepares the monthly report of income and request confirmation from the Bureau of Treasury of income
collected.
Prepares report of collections of Legal Research Fee for credit to UP Account at the BTR
Prepares and distributes pay slips of employees
Remits deductions for GSIS,HDMF, BIR & PHILHEALTH of EOs
Prepares monthly BIR Form 2306, 2307,1600,1601
Prepares BIR Form 2316 and the Annual Alpahlist
Acts as the Authorized Administrative Officer for GSIS Reconciles subsidiary ledgers against the general ledger
Reconciles statement from the procurement service against book balances
Handles bookkeeping of and operation of the Provident Fund.
Performs such other functions as may be assigned by the Commission En Banc or the Chair.

FMD
PURCHASE OF PIN MAILER
Schedule of availability of service:
8:00AM to 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the service:
Walk-in public clients/customers
What are the Requirements:
1. Fully accomplished Purchase Order Slip (POS)
2. Payment
Duration: 20 seconds

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How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Gets priority service number


and fills-up completely the
Purchase Order Slip (POS)
Waits for the queuing number
to be served

Pays to the cashier with


completely filled-up POS

SERVICES PROVIDER

Processes payment and issue official


receipt together with the PIN Mailer

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
5 seconds

No definite time for it


depends on the number of
transactions of the client
being served
15 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Guard on duty
(cashier area)

SEC Cashier

FEES

POS

PhP100.00

PURCHASE OF SERVICE STAMPS


Schedule of availability of service:
8:00AM to 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the service:
Walk-in public clients/customers
What are the Requirements:
Payment
Duration: 2 seconds

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FORM

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POS

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT
Pays directly to the cashier
without need of priority
service number and POS

SERVICES PROVIDER
Processes payment and issue service stamp

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
2 seconds

PERSON IN
CHARGE
SEC Cashier

FEES

FORM

PhP40.00 per
service stamp

END OF TRANSACTION

PAYMENT OF FEES FOR REGISTRATION TRANSACTION


Schedule of availability of service:
8:00AM to 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service: Filer/s or company representative/s
What Are the Requirement/s:
1. Payment Assessment Form (PAF)
2. Payment
Duration: 5 minutes
How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT
SERVICES PROVIDER

Get s priority service number

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
3 seconds

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

Guard -on- duty


(cashier area)

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FORM

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT
SERVICES PROVIDER

Waits for the queuing number


to be served

Pay to the Cashier with PAF


form concerned operating
department

Goes back to the concerned


operating department

Processes payment by encoding


the PAF number in the SEC iReport Cashiering Module. If in
order, issues official receipt, and
returns the machine-validated
PAF to the client

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
No definite time for it depends
on the number of transactions
of the client being served
4 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

SEC Cashier

SEC Cashier

depends on
type of
transaction/s

END OF TRANSACTION

PAYMENT OF FEES FOR NON-REGISTRATION TRANSACTION


Schedule of availability of service:
8:00AM to 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who may avail of the Service:
Company representative/Payer
What Are the Requirement/s:
1. Payment Assessment Form (PAF)
2. Payment
Duration: 5 minutes

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PAF

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


How to avail of the service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Gets priority service number

Waits for the queuing number


to be served

Pays to the Cashier with PAF


form
concerned
operating
department

Goes back to the concerned


operating department

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
3 seconds

SERVICES PROVIDER

Processes Payment by encoding


the PAF number in the SEC i-Report
Cashiering Module. If in order
issues official receipt, and returns
the machine-validated PAF to the
client

No definite time for it


depends on the number
of transactions of the
client being served
4 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Guard on duty
(cashier area)
SEC Cashier

SEC Cashier

FEES

depends on type
of transaction/s

END OF TRANSACTION

FMD
CRMD

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PAF

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

HUMAN RESOURCE & ADMINISTRATIVE DEPARTMENT


The HRAD implements the laws and policies related to recruitment and employment; recommends and implement programs
for career growth and human resource development; and provides timely and effective administrative and maintenance support
to the Departments and Offices of the Commission.

Implements CSC laws, rules and regulations, in matter of recruitment and selection, training and staff development,
scholarship grants, performance management, merit promotion, employee welfare and administrate
disciplinary actions.

Manages the activities of the Medical and Dental Unit in providing health care to SEC employees.

Conducts human resource (HR) policy research.

Implements internal and external communications system such as publication of newsletter, SEC Circulars, Vacant Position
and other publication as may be assigned from time to time.

Coordinates with the Office of Commission Secretary on media-related matters.

Manages the SEC Library.

Provides timely and effective administrative and general services support to the departments and offices of the
Commission.

Provides administrative support and assistance in the procurement process of the SEC in accordance with Republic
Act No. 8194 and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) and other applicable laws and rules.

Reviews and submits SALN of employees to appropriate agencies.

Manages the Citizens Charter and monitors compliance with the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2001 (RA 8974).

Plans and implements Gender and Development (GAD) programs.

Plans and implements Senior-Citizens-related concerns.

Administers the internship program.

Performs such other functions as may be directed by the Chair and Commissioners.

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Human Resources Management & Development Division


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.

Implements CSC laws, rules and regulations, in matters of recruitment and selection, performance management, merit
promotion, employee welfare and administrative disciplinary actions which includes the following:
Manages the activities of the Medical and Dental Unit in providing health care to SEC employees
Issues certificate of employment, service record, no pending case, appearance, etc.
Monitors/reports attendance and punctuality of the employees and computes and updates leave balances.
Facilitates GSIS, Philhealth, Pag-IBIG memberships, loans and other concerns.
Maintains and manages 201 files of officials and employees of the Commission;
Acts as Secretariat to the Personnel Selection Board (PSB), Grievance Machinery Committee GMC) and Investigating
Committee (IC).
Reviews and submits SALNs to appropriate agencies
Performs such other functions as may be directed by the HRAD Director.

General Services Division


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Provides timely and effective administrative and maintenance support to all departments, offices and units
of the Commission on building, security, janitorial and transport services;
Ensures the safety and proper maintenance of official properties and equipment;
Conducts annual inventory of properties and equipment of the Commission in accordance with laws, rules
regulations; and
Manages provision of office supplies.
Performs such other functions as may be directed by the HRAD Director

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Learning Resource & Information Division


1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Publishes the SEC Newsletter and other forms of employee communications;

Coordinates with the Office of the Commission Secretary on media relations and undertakes special media projects;
Pans and implements SEC Gender and Development (GAD) programs;
Conducts human resources (HR) policy research;
Acts as Secretariat to the Personnel Development Committee (PDC);
Plans and Conducts all trainings/seminars and other HR development interventions for SEC personnel, whether
funded through SEC appropriations or external grants;
7. Monitors compliance to the Anti-Red Tape Act of 2001
8. Administers the SEC Internship Program; and
9. Manages the SEC Library.
10. Plans and implements Senior -Citizens- related concerns.
11. Performs such other functions as may be directed by the HRAD Director
Procurement Division
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Provides administrative support to the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC);


Organizes and makes all necessary arrangements for BAC meetings and conferences;
Manages the sale and distribution of Bidding Documents to interested bidders;
Advertises and/or post bidding opportunities, including bidding documents, and Notices of Awards;
Monitors procurement activities and milestones for proper reporting to relevant agencies when required; and
Consolidates Project Procurement Management Plans (PPMPs) from various SEC Departments/Offices/EOs and
prepares the SEC Annual Procurement Plan (APP).
Performs such other functions as may be directed by the HRAD Director

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FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT

Formulates the SEC Information Systems Strategic Plan (ISSP) and coordinates activities relative to the
implementation thereof;
Undertakes p rocurement p lanning, a cquisition, and d eployment o f t he C ommission's Information and
C ommunications Technology (ICT) Resources in accordance w ith t he S EC-ISSP;
Acts as lead coordinator on application systems development activities, including the administration and
maintenance of the systems developed and deployed Commission-wide;
Performs capacity-planning activities and administers the network and communications infrastructure of
the Commission including establishment of linkages between the SEC head office and extension offices;
Promotes the development of an efficient management information system in the Commission;
Ensures the proper maintenance of the computer facilities and systems of the Commission;
Maintains and manages the content of the SEC Website <www.sec.gov.ph>;
Prepares the terms of reference and oversees activities for preserving the integrity of the SEC data (through the
conduct of a database cleanup and undertaking the related maintenance service agreements);
Participates in inter-agency electronic linkages and data-sharing arrangements such as the electronic issuance
of pre-generated TINs to newly-registered corporations and partnerships, and the Philippine Business Registry
project, wherein the SEC provides the list of newly-registered firms daily;
Updates the database entries relative to amendments to the capital structure/contributed capital of company
registration with the SEC;
Performs other technical support services as may be assigned by the SEC Officials;
Receives reports and applications and releases SEC documents except applications processed and approved by the
CRMD;
Maintains electronic copies of documents and reports submitted to SEC. Develops and updates procedures and
standards for electronic and paper copy records retention at the SEC and ensure that the standards are applied in
all departments;
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Stores the official electronic records of the SEC and ensures the records are available upon request;
Coordinates with the other departments/ offices in the disposal of records in accordance with Philippine law and
SEC policy;
Assists in the preparation of annual budget insofar as the records keeping and management is concerned;
Handles records keeping and filing of SEC documents;
Provides information to the public;
Retrieves and prepares corporate/partnership documents requested by SEC clients for authentication of the CRMD

Information Systems Development & Management Division


1. Formulates Information Systems strategic plan and budget.
2.

Manages and supervises information system development projects

3.

Develops/formulates system/ICT standards, policies and procedures.

4.

Manages the development and maintenance of the website.

5.

Manages transition of information systems developed into production and provides system.

6.

Administers the operation of Information system/s in production.

7.

Manages database build up/conversion/population.

8.

Monitors system performance.

9.

Manages and maintains IT Library and information resources/assets.

Systems Operations Division


1. Manages system software (Operating System, Firewall, Anti-Virus, etc.) and version updates.
2.

Manages network and computer services (e.g. internet, email, video conferencing, etc.)

3.

Manages databases and servers.

4.

Secures network and databases.


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5.

Provides HW and SW set up and installation support.

6.

Provides technical support, trouble-shooting and repairs.

7.

Responds to incoming requests for help, support, problems, etc.

8.

Tracks and monitors incoming requests for help, support, problems, etc.

Electronic Records Management Division


1. Records and releases SEC documents and maintains official records of SEC.
2. Develops and updates procedures and standards for electronic and paper copy records retention at the SEC
and ensures that the standards are applied in all departments.
3. Develops and implements the most effective means of storing and retrieving records in electronic format.
4. Stores the official electronic records of the SEC and ensures the records are available upon request.
5.

Oversees destruction of records under Philippine law and SEC policy.

6.

Handles records keeping and filing of SEC documents.

7.

Provides information to the public and issues certified true copy of corporate/partnership documents
requested by SEC clients at the PRU.
Provides information to the public at the PRU on corporate/ partnership status and direct walk-in
clients to other SEC Departments/Offices for other issues and concerns that requires assistance/advice.

8.

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RECEIVING OF DOCUMENTS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
General public
What Are the Requirement:
Conforms with the physical filing criteria
Duration: 10 minutes
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT
Get a queue number then
wait

SERVICES PROVIDER

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
1 minute
3 minutes

1. Calls the client on queue, submit reports


2. Checks completeness of documents
3. Receives/submits the document into the
I-Submit Module
3 minutes
4. Retains two copies & returns third copy
along with an acknowledgement page to
client
3 minutes
END OF TRANSACTION

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PERSON IN
CHARGE
Receiving Officer

FEES
None

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RELEASING OF DOCUMENTS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
General public
What Are the Requirement:
Original Official Receipt presented
Duration: 10 minutes
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Gets a queue number then


wait

SERVICES PROVIDER

1.
2.

Accomplishes information
required in the logbook

Call the client on queue.

Releasing Officer checks


completeness of documents
Releasing Officer releases document

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
1 minute

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Releasing Officer

None

None

Releasing Officer

None

none

4 minutes
5 minutes

END OF TRANSACTION

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RETRIEVAL OF DOCUMENTS
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays to Fridays (no noon break)
Who May Avail of the Service:
General public
What Are the Requirement:
1) Fully accomplished Clearance Form (PRU Form 97-05)
2) Fully accomplished Request Form (PRU Form 97-02/PRU Form 97-03)
3) Payment Assessment Form (PAF)
Duration: 45 minutes
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

a)
b)

Fills out Clearance Form


Submits to Information
Counter for verification

SERVICES PROVIDER

a)

Stamps time IN and gives


Clearance Form to client;
b) Verifies request;

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

2 minutes & 30
seconds

PERSON IN
CHARGE
a)

Guard- onduty;
b) Information
Counter
Personnel

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FEES

FORM

PRU Form
97-05

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DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Fills out Request Form and


submits to Paper/Film Counter
personnel; waits for number
called
Presents request form with
assessed fees

Calls priority service number

7-10 minutes

Section Counter
Personnel

Prepares & prints Payment Assessment


Form

1 minute

PAF Counter
Personnel

Proceeds to Cashier to:

Accepts Payment and issues official


Receipt

a)
b)
5

a)

b)

Pays assessed fee;


Buys required Pin
mailer
(for Paper & Film)
Presents
payment/
receipt
and
get
document

(for I-view) Return to


Records Retriever; get
document
Lines up document for
authentication (CTC)

SERVICES PROVIDER

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

PRU Form
97-02
PRU Form
97-03
Payment
Assessment
Form (PAF)

Cashier, Ground
Floor

Releases printed document

1 minutes

Records Retriever

AI- P100
BL- P100
GIS- P25
OthersP5/pages+P20

Creates Client account and prints


requested document fro, database;

7-10 minutes

Records Retriever

P100/pin
mailer

16 minutes

a) Authentication
Counter
Personnel;
b) Authorized
signatory

AI- P100
BL-P100
GIS- P50
OthersP5/pages+P20
/doc

a)

Checks
document
completeness, stamps
initials;

b)

Signs document

for
and

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APPLICANT/CLIENT

SERVICES PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FOR PLAIN COPY PROCEED TO


STEP 7

Returns signed Clearance Form


to Guard

FEES

FORM

doc from
IVIEW P50/doc
w/ certificate
P20-others
Retrieves signed Clearance Form from
Client and stamps time OUT

Guard -on-duty

END OF TRANSACTION

PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTING LISTINGS:


STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Fills-up
request form and
submit to ICTD

Evaluates request

Presents request form

Assesses request, prepares and prints


Payment Assessment Form (PAF)

Proceeds to Cashier to pay


assessed fee
Presents request form and the
payment/receipt

Accepts payment and issues Official


Receipt
Transmits the request form and PAF to
System Developer

SERVICES PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
30 minutes to fillup the form

5 minutes to
generate

5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

Support Staff

Request for
ICTD
Information
services
Payment
Assessment
Form (PAF)

Support Staff

Cashier Ground
Floor
Support Staff

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FORM

Initial payment
of P200

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APPLICANT/CLIENT

Generates data requested and


assesses total payment due

Returns to the ICTD to get the


document

Proceeds
to
Cashier
if
additional payment required
Presents payment/ receipt and
get document

SERVICES PROVIDER

Checks record of requesting data if


ready for releasing and prepares PAF
for additional payment

Releases data request

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
Due 15 working
days from receipt
of request and
PAF

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

System Developer

5 minutes

Support Staff

15 minutes

Cashier Ground
Floor
Support Staff

REQUESTS FOR PLAIN/AUTHENTICATED DOCUMENTS:


Application at the SEC Office :
Clients who still want to PERSONALLY COME to request for documents will have to get A PRIOR APPOINTMENT:
Thru a phone call 737-888
By logging in to www.secexpress.ph.
Online Application:
Public may place their request at the user-friendly, web-based interface, pay at any of the designated payment channels,
and then wait for the documents to be delivered to them in three (3) days.

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Call Center Facility:
Public may call the hotline 737-888 to place their requests for document/s, pay at any of the designated payment
channels, and then wait for the documents to be delivered in three (3) days.

ICTD
CRMD

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FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES


OF THE

EXTENSION OFFICES
These offices will support the SEC Commission's enforcement and regulatory responsibilities and goals in field offices located in a
number of cities in the Philippines. In order to accomplish their responsibilities, these Offices will do the following:
Performs enforcement investigations in coordination with the Enforcement and Investor Protection Department (EIPD);
Performs inspections in coordination with the EIPD;
Support work for the Commission Head Office.

SEC BAGUIO EXTENSION OFFICE


PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00 am- 5:00 pm with no noon break
Who may avail of the service:
Filipino citizens, Non-resident or Resident Aliens qualified to form corporations and partnerships
in accordance with applicable laws
Basic Requirements:
1. Name Verification Slip
2. Document Cover Sheet
3. Articles of Incorporations (w/TIN and Undertaking to Change Name)
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4. By-Laws
5. Endorsement of other Government Agencies (if Applicable)
6. Notarized Bank Certificate (for Stock Corporations and Foundations Only)
Duration: 1 hour
How to Avail of the Service:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Any
attending
Personnel

1
name
Verification*

Gives proposed name/s


to attending staff

Gets service number instruction


from the guard- on- duty

2
Registration

Presents Name
Reservation Certification,
Articles and By-Laws
st
Issuance of 1
Endorsement, If
applicable

Evaluates documents to
determine sufficiency/
completeness
Checks for compliance with
Corporation Code on
Endorsement from Supervising
Government Agency

15 minutes

Securities
Counsel II

5 minutes

Securities
Counsel II,
any other
Attending
Personnel

Pay Required Filling Fees at


the Cashier

Confirms Registration Payment

5 minutes

Securities
Specialist

Prepares Certificate of Registration

10 minutes

Support Staff

Undertakes final Evaluation and


Signing of the Certificate of
Registration

10 minutes

Director

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FEES
Depending on
Reservation
Period minimum
P40

Schedule of Fees/
Memorandum
Circular Attached by
SEC HRAD

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5

APPLICANT / CLIENT
Presents Official receipt
to secure Certificate of
Registration

SERVICE PROVIDER
Release of Certificate of
Registration

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
SEC-BEO
Support Staff

FEES

END OF TRANSACTION
*If name verified by client himself proceeds to step 2

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PROCESSING OF NAME RESERVATION
Schedule of availability of service:
8:00am to 5:00 pm with no noon break; Monday to Friday
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What Are the Requirements:
Duly accomplished verification form
Duration: 8 minutes

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How to avail of the services:
STEP

APPLICANT/CLIENT

Gets a verification form from the


guard on duty, accomplishes it
and submits it
Brings the 2 copies of the
reservation notice to the cashier
for payment of the period of
reservation

SERVICES PROVIDER
Verifies the proposed name at the iregistr.sec.gov.ph and prints the
reservation notice in 2 copies
Accepts payment and issues official
receipt to the client including 1
reservation notice stamped paid.

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCES)
8 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Verifier

2 minutes

Cashier

FEES
None

P40.00/ P80.00/
P120.00

END OF TRANSACTION

PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION FOR A NON-STOCK


EXCLUDING APPLICATION WITH REQUIRED ENDORSEMENT FROM CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Schedule of availability of service:
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm with no noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What Are the Requirements:
1. Coversheet
2. Reservation Notice
3. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
4. Joint Affidavit of Undertaking to Change Name
5. Tax Identification Numbers
Note: Please use an A4 size of book paper.
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Duration: 3 days
How to avail of the services:
STEP

3
4

5
6

APPLICANT / CLIENT

Submits application to the Evaluates documents to determine


Examiner of the day
completeness of registration requirements. If
complete, affixes initial for filling and payment
at the Cashier otherwise provides a checklist
for deficiencies.
Brings the checked
Accepts payment and issues official receipt to
application for payment of
the client
the filling fee
File s application duly paid
Receives filed application and stamp the
documents received
Forwards the received application to the
Examiner who evaluates completeness of the
documents
Reviews the application and forward to the
Director for final approval
If approved
Forward the same to the in-charge for the
preparation of Certificate otherwise return the
documents to the examiner for compliance
Prepares Certificate of Incorporation

8
9

SERVICE PROVIDER

Claims document

Signs Certificate and forward it to the


Releasing personnel
Releasing Documents

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10minutes

PERSON IN CHARGE

FEES

Securities Specialist/
Securities Counsel

None

5 minutes

Cashier

P1,060.00

10 minutes

Receiving In-charge

None

Examiner

1 day & 25 minutes

None

1 day

Securities Specialist/
Securities Counsel
SEC-CDOEO Director

6 minutes

In-charge

None

4 minutes

SEC-CDOEO Director

None

2 minutes

In-charge

None

None

END OF TRANSACTION

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION FOR


A STOCK CORPORATION WHOSE PAID-UP CAPITAL IS IN CASH EXCLUDING APPLICATION
WITH REQUIRED ENDORSEMENT FROM CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Schedule of availability of service:
Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with no noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What Are the Requirement:
1. Coversheet
2. Reservation Notice
3. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
4. Treasurer's Affidavit under oath.
5. Bank Certificate
6. Affidavit (for non-resident alien)
7. ACR, ICARD, & ICR (for resident alien)
8. Joint Affidavit of Undertaking to Change Name
9. Tax Identification Numbers
Note: Please use an A4 size of book paper.
Duration: 3 days

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How to avail of the services:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

Submit s application to
the Examiner of the day

Bring the checked


application for filling and
payment of the filling fee

SERVICE PROVIDER
Evaluates documents to determine
completeness of registration
requirements. If complete, affixes
initial for filling and payment at
the cashier; otherwise , provides a
checklist for deficiencies.
Accept payment and issue official
receipt to the client. Forward the
same to the Receiving Unit.

Receive filed application and


stamp the documents received.
Forward the received application
to the Examiner who evaluates the
document
Reviews the application, prepares
Examiners report, and
accomplishes routing slip.
Forwards the received application
to the Examiner who evaluates
the documents
Reviews the application. If
approved, forward the same to the
In-charge for the preparation of
Certification otherwise return the
documents to the examiner for
compliance

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Securities
Specialist/
Securities
Counsel

5 minutes

Cashier

10 minutes

Receiving Incharge

1 day & 25 minutes

Securities
Specialist/
Securities
Counsel

1 day

SEC-CDOEO
Director

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

FEES
None

Minimum Cap is
P500,000 AI- 1/5 of
1% of authorized BL
500, H-30, SB-10,
LRF-(1% of AI + 10)

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

6
7
8

Claims documents at the


releasing section

SERVICE PROVIDER
Prepares Certificate of
Incorporation
Signs Certificate and forward it to
the Releasing personnel
Releases Documents

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
6 minutes
4 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
In-charge
SEC-CDOEO
Director
Releasing Officer

2 minutes

FEES

none

END OF TRANSACTION

PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR THE RECORDING OF PARTNERSHIP


WITH CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION IN CASH
Schedule of availability of service:
Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm without noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What Are the Requirement:
1. Coversheet
2. Reservation Notice
3. Articles of Partnership
4. Bank Certificate (if partner is a foreigner)
5. Tax Identification Numbers
Note: Please use an A4 size of book paper.
Duration: 3 days
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How to avail of the services:
STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

Submits application to the


Examiner of the day

Brings the checked


application for filling and
payment of the filling fee
Submit application & receipt
of filling fee

6
7
8

Claims documents at the


Releasing Section

SERVICE PROVIDER

Evaluates documents to determine


completeness of registration requirements. If
complete, affixes initial for filling and
payment at the cashier otherwise provides a
checklist for deficiencies.
Accepts payment and issues official receipt to
the client. Forwards the same to the receiving
section.
Receives filed application and stamp the
documents received. Forward s the received
application to the Examiner who evaluates
the document
Reviews the application and accomplishes
routing slip. Forwards the same to the
director for final review and approval
Reviews the application. If approved,
forwards the same to the Officer- In-charge
for the preparation of Certification otherwise
return the documents to the examiner for
compliance
Prepares Certificate of Incorporation
Signs Certificate and forward it to the
Releasing personnel
Releases Documents

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Securities
Specialist/
Securities
Counsel

5 minutes

Cashier

10 minutes

Receiving Incharge

1 day & 25 minutes

Securities
Specialist/
Securities
Counsel
SEC-CDOEO
Director

1 day

6 minutes
4 minutes
2 minutes

In-charge
SEC-CDOEO
Director
Releasing
Officer

FEES

FORM

None

none

END OF TRANSACTION

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CEBU EXTENSION OFFICE


PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00am -5:00pm without noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What Are the BASIC Requirement:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Name Reservation Notice
3. Bank Certificate of Deposit (if stock corporation or foundation)
4. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
5. Joint Undertaking to Change Name
6. Tax Identification Numbers
NOTE: Use A4 coupon bond

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How to avail of the Service:
STEP
1
Name
verification

APPLICANT / CLIENT
Gets and fills up
Verification request
form from the
Information

SERVICE PROVIDER
Issues service number to
applicant

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
2 to 3 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Guard -on -Duty

Instructs applicant to pay to 2 to 3 minutes


the cashier
Instructs applicant to call 2 to 3 minutes
two (2) weeks from date of
payment to inquire if name
verified is approved

Cashier

Brings approved name


reservation notice and
gets a service number
from the guard
Verifies/reserves
proposed corporate
name, prepares Articles
of Incorporation and
By-laws and others
pertinent documents
Pays filling fee and
others charges

Presents approved name


reservation in 2 copies

Cashier

Submits application to
the Receiving Section

FEES

FORM
Name
verification Slip

P40.00 for the


first 30 days.

Support Staff

For Online Users:

2(a) Registration
(when mode of
payment for
subscription is
CASH)
2(a) 1

2(a) 2

Presents application to
officer of the day for preprocessing

20 minutes

Officer of the Day

Receives payment of filling


fees and other charges

5 minutes

Stamps Received in the


application
Forwards application to the
processing lawyer for
review

10 minutes

Cashier refer to
Memorandum
Circular 9
Support Staff

20 minutes

Securities Counsel

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P40 for the


first 30 days

Refer to attached
list of
documentary
requirements

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

2(a) 4

2(a) 5
2(a) 6
2(a) 7

Presents Official
Receipt to Releasing
Unit, to secure the
certificate
FOR ONLINE USERS:

2(b)
Registration
(when mode of
payment for
subscription is
OTHER THAN
CASH)
2(b) 1

SERVICE PROVIDER
If application is complete in
form and substance and in
conformity with the
Corporation Code, forwards
application to Support Staff
for typing
Signs Certificate
Forwards signed certificate
to Releasing Unit
Releases Certificate

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes

FEES

FORM

Support Staff

10 minutes
2 minutes

Director
Support staff

2 minutes

Support Staff

For future implementation.


Currently taking measures
to implement on-line
capability
Verifies/reserves
Presents application to 20 minutes
proposed
corporate Officer of the Day and
name, prepares Articles Securities Counsel for preof Incorporation and processing
By-laws and other
pertinent documents
Requires applicant to Receives payment of filling
pay filling fee and other fees and other charges
charges

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Securities Counsel

5 minutes

Officer of the Day


and Securities
Specialist

Cashier

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

Refer to attached
list of
documentary
requirements

Refer to
Memorandum
Circular 9

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF ACTIVITY
(UNDER NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

FOR ONLINE USERS:


2(b) 2
Submit s application to Stamped Received in the 10 minutes
the Receiving Unit
application
2(b) 3
Forwards application to the 30 to 45 minutes
Securities Specialist for the
preparation of the
Examiners Report then to
processing lawyer for
review
2(b) 4
If application is complete in 10 minutes
form and substance and in
conformity with the
Corporation Code, forwards
application to Support Staff
for typing
2(b) 5
Signs certificate
10 minutes
2(b) 6
Forwards signed Certificate 2 minutes
to Releasing Unit
2(b) 7
Present Official Receipt Releases Certificate
2 minutes
to Releasing Unit, to
secure the certificate
END OF TRANSACTION

PERSON IN
CHARGE

FEES

FORM

Support Staff
Securities
Specialist and
Securities Counsel

Securities
Counsel

Support Staff
Director
Support Staff
Support Staff

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORITY


TO OPERATE AS LENDING CORPORATION
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm without noon break

Who May Avail of the Service:


Filipino citizen, Non - resident or resident aliens
What are the BASIC requirements:
1.
Application Form
2.
Information Sheet
3.
Business Plan
4.
NBI Clearance of each Director/Officer
5.
For Foreign Director/Officer
a.
Clearance from the Bureau of Immigration
b.
Photocopy of the passport showing valid visa or stay in the Philippines
c.
Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), I-Card and
d.
Work Permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment
For New Corporation
6. Sworn Statement by the President that the corporation will not accept, solicit investment and/or incur loans from more
than nineteen (19) persons.
In case of unauthorized acceptance, solicitation of investments or borrowings, it shall immediately indemnify or return the
investments of persons upon presentation of valid claims.

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In case there is/are foreign stockholders, the President shall state of a foreign stockholder/s allows Filipino citizens and/or to do
lending business therein.
That the company shall comply with the Rule 17 1 (2) (C) of the Amended Rules and Regulations of the Securities Regulation Code.

PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION OF AUTHORITY


TO OPERATE AS LENDING CORPORATION
For Existing Corporation Lending Investors
1. Sworn statement by the President that the corporation has not accepted, solicited investment or incurred loans from more
than nineteen (19) persons and undertaking that the corporation will not accept, solicit investment and/or incur loans from
more than nineteen (19) persons. In case of unauthorized acceptance, solicitation of investments or borrowings, it shall
immediately indemnify of return the investment of persons upon presentation of valid claims.
In case there is/are foreign stockholders, the President shall state further that the country or state of foreign stockholders
allows Filipino citizens and/or corporation/s to do lending business therein.
2. Sworn Statement of the External Auditor (BOA Accredited) that based on his examination of the corporate books of account and
other related records, the Corporation/Partnership/Single Proprietorship engaged as a lending investors has neither accepted,
solicited investments nor incurred loans from more than nineteen (19) persons. Special audit report on the site verification of
financial records on the paid-up capital of the proposed lending corporation.
3. Schedule of Companys capital build-up capital shall be within 3 years from the effectivity of the Lending Company Act of
2007.
4. That the Company shall comply with a Rule 17 1 (2) (C) of the Amended Rules and Regulations of the
Securities Regulation Code.
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For Old and New Corporation


Manual on Good Corporate Governance and Revised Anti Money Laundering Operating Manual
NOTE: A4 coupon bond
How to avail the Service:

Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Verifies/reserves proposed
corporate name and
prepares Articles of Inc Bylaws and other pertinent
documents
Pay s filing fee and other
charges

Presents application to Officer


of the Day for pre-processing
and evaluates documents to
determine completeness of
registration requirements
Receives payments of filing
fees and other charges

Submits application to the


Receiving Unit

Stamped Received on the


application
Checks documents for
conformity with existing law;
ensures that all documents
requiring signatures and
notarization are signed; and
prepares memorandum report
Reviews application

3
4

Duration of
Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances
20 minutes

Person in
Charge

Fees

Securities
Specialist

5 minutes

Cashier

10 minutes

Support Staff

30 45 minutes

Securities
Specialist

30 45 minutes

Securities
Counsel

Form

Refer to attached list


of documentary
requirements.

Refer to
Memorandum
Circular 9

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Step

Applicant/Client

7
8

Presents Official Receipt to


Releasing Unit, to secure
the certificate

Service Provider

Signs Certificate of Registration


and Certificate of Authority to
Operate as a Lending Company
Forwards to Releasing Section
Releases of Certificate

Duration of
Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances
10 minutes

Director

2 minutes
2 minutes

Support Staff
Support Staff

Person in
Charge

Fees

Form

END OF TRANSACTION

DAVAO EXTENSION OFFICE


GENERAL PROCEDURE FOR REGISTRATION OF CORPORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS:
Schedule of Availability of Service
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM without noon break
What entities are registered with SEC:
Stock Corporations (including foreign corporations e.g. Branch Offices, Representatives offices, regional
Headquarters or regional operating requirements)
Non-Stock Corporations (Foundations, Associations, Non-government organizations, religious organizations, etc.)
Partnership (General and Limited Partnership)
*Generally, non-stock corporations need not submit Bank Certificate of Deposit except for Foundations which require a
Bank Certificate of Deposit in the amount of P1 million.
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How to Avail of the Service:


STEP

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Submits or calls-in
proposed company
name/s

Verifies/ Reserves proposed


Company Name through SEC
website

Prepares Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws
in Accordance Corporation
Code.

If assistance is sought, advices


client on information needed in
said forms

Presents five (5) sets of


prepared and
accomplished Articles of
Incorporation and By-Laws
to Legal Unit for Pre- filing
conference

Review s documents and advises


client on needed corrections/
additions, if any.

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
5 minutes

Person in
Charge
Executive
Asst.

Fees

Form

P40 for each month of


reservations (max. 3
months)*

List of names

Blank Pro-forma
forms may be
purchased at
Davao Extension
Office

Initial Assistance= 15
minutes

Securities
Counsel

P600 for Pro-forma stock


corporation form;
P500 for non-stock & P350
for partnership **

15 minutes

Securities
Counsel

None

Endorse AOI and BL to different


government agencies, if required
If Articles of Incorporation and ByLaws are complete and in order,
the documents stamped
Approved for payment and
forwards them to Cashier

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STEP

Applicant/Client

Pays Filing Fees to Cashier

Service Provider
Issues Official Receipt and affixes
payment stamps on document

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
5 minutes

Person in
Charge
Cashier

Fees

Form

For stock corporations = 1/5


of 1% of authorized capital
plus legal Research Fee (LRF),
handling fee and stock and
transfer book registration fee

For non-stock = P1,000 plus


LRF, handling fee and
registration of membership
book.

Proceeds to Receiving
Station

Accomplishes documents to be
stamped Received

5 minutes

Receiving
Section Clerk

Proceeds to Legal Unit

Processes Documents and affixes


necessary signatures. If complete,
forwards them to Receiving Unit
for Typing of Certificate of
Incorporation

5 minutes

Securities
Counsel

In case of Stock corporations,


forward to Examiners Section for
preparation of Examiners Report
prior to typing of Certificate of
Incorporation

10 minutes

For Partnership= 1/5 of 1%


of contribution plus LRF and
handling fee
None

None

None

None

Securities
Specialist

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STEP

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Proceed to Releasing
Section

Forward documents to Director


for final review and signing of
certificate of Incorporation
Review s and signs Certificate of
Incorporation then forwards it to
Releasing Unit
Client to acknowledges receipt of
approved certificate by signing in
the logbook

Claims Certificate of
Incorporation

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
5 minutes

Person in
Charge
Receiving
Section Clerk

Fees
None

15 minutes

Director

None

10 minutes

Releasing
Section Clerk

None

Form
None

1 set to be
released to
client. SEC
retains 4 sets.

END OF TRANSACTIONS

*Paid to Cashier

**Purchased from SECCU desk at Extension Office

ILOILO EXTENSION OFFICE


PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION
Schedule of Availability of Services:
8:00 am 5:00 pm without noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What are the Basic requirements:
1. Cover Sheet*
2. Name Verification Slip*
3. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws*
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4. Joint Undertaking to Change Name*
5. Tax Identification Numbers
NOTE: Use A4 coupon bond
How to avail of the Service:
Step

1
Name
verification

Applicant/Client

Gets and fills up


Verification Request
nd
Form from the 2 Floor

For Online Users:


Presents approved name
reservation to Cashier

2(a) Registration
(when mode of
payment for
subscription is
CASH)

Verifies/reserves
proposed corporate
name, prepares AOI and
BLs and other pertinent
documents

Service Provider

name verifier

When company name


is allowed, the Verifier
prints out the
Reservation Payment
Confirmation and
attaches it to the
stamped paid
verification slip
TELLERING DONE

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
10 minutes/
per name

Person In Charge

Clerk/
Messenger-NVer

Fees

P40.00 per
name

Clerk/
Messenger- NVer

Form

Name Verification
Slip
Reservation
Payment
Confirmation

OUTSIDE SEC

Cashier issues OR

Cashier-Executive
Assistant

NVer prints out


Reservation Payment
Confirmation
Assigns application for
pre-processing

Clerk/
Messenger -NVer
Support Clerical I

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P40.00

Name Reservation
Notice
Reservation
Payment
Confirmation
Refer to attached
list of documentary
requirements

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Presents application to
processing CPA and/or
lawyers

Pays required filling fee


at the Cashier

Presents official receipt


to secure Certificate of
registration

Evaluates documents to
determine
completeness of
registration
requirements
Processing CPA &
lawyer affixes approved
for Payment on
documents
Receives and forwards
application to
processing CPA/lawyer

Securities
Specialist II /
Securities Counsel

Prepares
report/memorandum
Review
report/memorandum
Reviews legal aspect of
application

Securities
Specialist II
Securities
Specialist IV
Securities Counsel

Signs certificate of
registration

IEO Director

Securities
Specialist II /
Securities Counsel

Refer to
Memorandum
Circular 9

Cashier/Support
Clerical

Releasing Unit
Ground Floor

For Online users


Verifies/reserves
proposed corporate
name, downloads
Articles of Inc. By-laws
and other pertinent
documents

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)

Person In Charge

Fees

Form

For Online users


Pays required filling fee
either directly at Cashier
or authorized bank
Presents signed and
notarized application
and proof of payment to
SEC IEO

2(b) Registration
(when mode of
payment for
subscription is
OTHER THAN CASH)

Presents official receipt


to secure Certificate of
registration
Prepares documents
then presents
application to the
Receiving Section for
assignments

Refer to
Memorandum
Circular 9
Assigns application for
pre-processing

Support Clerk

Evaluates documents to
determine
completeness of
registration
requirements
Receives documents

Securities
Specialist/
Securities Counsel

Reviews application

Securities Counsel

Signs Certificate of
Registration
Release s and forwards
certificate to Releasing
Unit
Assigns application to
pre-processing
CPA/lawyer

IEO Director

Refer to attached
list of documentary
requirements

Support Clerk

Support Clerk

Support Clerk

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

Refer to attached
list of documentary
requirements

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)

Person In Charge

Fees

Form

For Online users


Presents application for
pre-processing of
CPA/lawyer

Pays required filling fee


to Cashier

Presents official receipt


to secure Certificate of
Increase from Releasing
Unit

Checks documents for :


Completeness of
requirements,
conformity with
existing laws. Ensures
all documents requiring
signatures and
notarization are signed
and notarized
Confirms Registration
Payment

Securities
Specialist II /
Securities Counsel

Receives and forwards


application to
processing CPA/lawyer
Prepares Examiners
Report
Reviews and approves
Examiners Report
Examines application
re: legal aspect
Prepares certificate for
the application
Reviews application
and signs certificate
Releases certificate and
forwards 2 copies to
Head Office

Support Clerk

SEC Cashier

Refer to
Memorandum
Circular 9

Securities
Specialist II
Securities
Specialist IV
Securities Counsel
SEC Executive
Assistant
IEO Director
Support Clerk

END OF TRANSACTION

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LEGASPI EXTENSION OFFICE

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION


Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM -5:00PM without noon break Monday to Friday
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What Are the BASIC Requirement:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Name Reservation Notice
3. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
4. Joint Undertaking to Change Name
5. Tax Identification Numbers
NOTE: Use A4 coupon bond, and submit 4 conformed copies/page

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How to avail of the Service:
STEP

1
Name
verification

APPLICANT / CLIENT

Gets and fill up Verification


slip

SERVICE PROVIDER

Confirms the name and issues


the confirmation/reservation
notice

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
5 minutes

PERSON IN CHARGE

Verification Officer

FEES

P40.00
verification/
reservation fee

FORM

Verification
Slip
Name
reservation
Confirmation
notice

Step 2:
(REGISTRATION)

Confirms the name and issues


the confirmation/reservation
notice
Presents approved verification Verification Officer issues
name reservation notice to
Reservation payment
Verification Officer
confirmation
Presents the application (AI-BL Evaluates the document to
to AP) to the Processor for determine completeness of
pre-processing
registration requirements and
conformity with pertinent
laws
In case of Stock Corporations
(with Cash Paid-up), transmits
to Specialist for review of
Capital Structure
If documents are in order,
authorizes the payment by
stamping OK for payment

5 minutes

Verification Officer

3 minutes

Verification Officer

P40.00
Verification/
reservation fee

Securities Specialist/
Securities Counsel
SEC Specialist

Securities Specialist/
Securities Counsel

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

Proceeds to the Cashier for


payment of filling fees

Issues official receipt for


payment of filling fees and
validates two (2) copies of the
documents
Presents the documents to Stamps the document
Receiving Officer for stamping Received, indicates the date
Received
of receipt and compiles the
same in a folder, which is
subsequently transmitted to
the Director for review
Evaluates if the documents in
order, if they are transmits
them back for preparation of
the Certificate of
Incorporation/Partnership
filling
Routes the Certificate back to
the Processor for initials

PERSON IN CHARGE

Cashier

FEES

FORM

Filling Fees per


SEC Memo
Circular No. 9
series of 2004

Receiving Officer
and SEC Director

SEC Director Support


Staff

Presents the receipt for Releases the Certificate of


payment of filling fees and Incorporation
signs
the receipt of the
Certificate of Registration
END OF TRASANCTION

Certificate of
Registration/
filling

Support Staff
SEC Specialist/ SEC
Counsel
Support Staff

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ZAMBOANGA EXTENSION OFFICE


PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM -5:00PM without noon break Monday to Friday
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What Are the Basic Requirement:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Name Reservation Notice
3. Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
4. Joint Undertaking to Change Name
5. Tax Identification Numbers
NOTE: Use A4 coupon bond
How to avail of the Service:
STEP

1
Name
verification

APPLICANT / CLIENT

Gets and fills up Verification


Request Form from the
Verification Officer

SERVICE PROVIDER

Confirms the name and issues the


confirmation/reservation notice

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
10 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Verification
Officer

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FEES

FORM

Name
Verification

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

Fills up form and pays


verification fee to cashier
Submits filled up form to
Verification Officer

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)
5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE
Cashier

FEES

FORM

P80.00

Verifies request and when company 20 minutes


name is allowed, prints out the Name
Reservation Confirmation
TELLERING DONE
OUTSIDE SEC
5 minutes

Verification
Officer

Issues Reservation Payment


Confirmation

20 minutes

Verification
Officer

Reservation
Payment
Confirmation

Assigns application for pre-processing

15 minutes

SEC Specialist

Refer to
attached list to
documentary
requirement

Evaluates documents to determine


completeness of registration
requirements

1 hour

SEC Specialist

FOR ONLINE USER


Presents approved name
reservation notice to
Verification Officer

Name
Reservation
Confirmation
Name
Reservation
Notice

Pays to the cashier

Prepares Articles of
Incorporation and other
pertinent documents

Checks financial aspects of the


application

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STEP

APPLICANT / CLIENT

5
6

SERVICE PROVIDER

DURATION OF
ACTIVITY (UNDER
NORMAL
CIRCUMSTANCE)

FEES

FORM

Prepares Examiners Report (if mode


of payment is other than cash)
Pays required filling fee to
Cashier

5 minutes

Cashier
Securities
Counsel
Director

Reviews Application

15 minutes

Signs Certificate of Registration

5 minutes

Releases the Certificate of


Registration

5 minutes

PERSON IN
CHARGE

Presents Official Receipt to


secure Certificate of
Registration and
acknowledges receipt thereof

Supporting
Staff

END OF TRANSACTION

TARLAC CITY EXTENSION OFFICE


PROCESSING OF NAME RESERVATION
Schedule of availability of service:
8:00AM to 5:00PM with no noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What are the requirements:
Duly accomplished verification form
Duration: 15 minutes
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How to avail of the service:

Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)

Person In
Charge

Gets a verification form from the


guard on duty, accomplishes and
submit

Verifies the proposed name at the iregister.sec.gov.ph and prints the


reservation notice in 2 copies.

12 minutes

Verification
Officer

Brings the 2 copies of the


Reservation Notice to the Cashier for
payment of the period of
reservation.

Accepts payment and issues official


receipt to the client including 1
reservation notice stamped Paid.

3 minutes

Cashier

Fees

None

Form

Verification
form

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION


FOR A STOCK CORPORATION WHOSE PAID-UP IS IN CASH
Schedule of availability of service:
8:00AM to 5:00PM with no noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What are the requirements:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Name Verification Slip
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3.
4.
5.
6.

Articles of Incorporation and By-laws (Indicate the individual TIN for Filipinos and Passport Number for foreign incorporators)
Treasurers Affidavit under oath.
Joint Affidavit of Undertaking to Change Name*
Endorsement from concerned government agency, if required.

*Not required if already stated in the Articles of Incorporation


Note: Please use A4 size bond paper
Duration: 2 days
How to avail of the service:
Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Person In
Charge

Submits application to
the Front Desk Clerk

Evaluates documents to determine


completeness of registration requirements.
If complete, affixes initials for filing and
payment at the Cashier otherwise; provides
a checklist for deficiencies.

10 minutes

Processor

Pays of the filing fee

Accepts payment and issues official receipt


to the client. Forwards the OR to the
Receiving Unit.

5 minutes

Cashier

Fees

Form

All
requirements
as mentioned
above

Minimum Cap is
P500,000
Ai-1/5 of 1% of
Authorized
BL-500, H-30, SB-10,
LRF- (1% of Al+10)

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Step

Applicant/Client

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Service Provider

Person In
Charge

Receives filed application and stamp the


documents Received. Forwards the
received application to the Processor who
evaluates the document

10 minutes

Clerk

Reviews the application, prepares


examiners report, and accomplishes
routing slip. Forwards the same to the
Director for final review and approval

8 hours

Processor

Reviews the application. If approved,


forwards it to the Officer- In-Charge for the
preparation of Certificate; otherwise returns
the documents to the Processor for
compliance -checking

5 hours

Director

Prepares Certificate of Incorporation

6 minutes

Officer-InCharge

Signs Certificate and forwards it to the


Releasing personnel

4 minutes

Director

Releases documents

2 minutes

Releasing
Officer

Claims documents at
the Releasing Unit

Fees

END OF TRANSACTION

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Form

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR PRIMARY REGISTRATION FOR A NON-STOCK


EXCLUDING APPLICATION WITH REQUIRED ENDORSEMENT FROM CONCERNED GOVERNMENT AGENCY
Schedule of availability of service:
8:00 am to 5:00 pm with no noon break
Who May Avail of the service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What are the requirements:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Cover Sheet
Name Verification Slip
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws (Indicate the individual TIN for Filipinos and Passport Number for foreign incorporators)
Joint Affidavit of undertaking to Change Name*
List of members, certified by the Corporate Secretary*
List of contributors and amount contributed certified by the treasurer*
Endorsement from concerned government agency, if required.

*The three (3) requirements need not be submitted if already stated in the Articles of Incorporation
Note: Please use A4 size bond paper
Duration: 2 days
How to avail of the services:

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Step

Applicant/Client

Submits application to the Front


Desk Clerk

Payment of the filing fee

Files application

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Service Provider

Person In
Charge

Evaluates documents to determine


completeness of registration requirements.
If complete, affixes initials for filing payment
at the cashier
otherwise
a checklist
Accepts
payment
and issue
s officialisreceipt
provided
for deficiencies.
to
the client
Receives filed application and stamps the
documents Received
Forwards the received application to the
processor who evaluates completeness of
the documents

10 minutes

Front Desk Clerk

5 minutes

Cashier

10 minutes

Officer- InCharge
Front Desk
Clerk

Reviews the application and forwards to the


Director for final approval

8 hours

Processor

Forwards the application to the Officer-inCharge for the preparation of Certificate


;otherwise returns the documents to the
processor for compliance-checking

5 hour

Director

Prepares Certificate of incorporation

6 minutes

Officer-InCharge

Signs Certificate and forward s it to the


Releasing personnel

4 minutes

Director

Releases documents

2 minutes

Officer-InCharge

If approved

Claims document

Fees

Form

All requirements
as mentioned
above
P1,060.00

END OF TRANSACTION

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PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR THE RECORDING OF A PARTNERSHIP


WITH CAPITAL CONTRIBUTIONS IN CASH
Schedule of availability of service:
8:00am to 5:00pm without noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident aliens
What are the requirements:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Name Verification Slip
3. Articles of Partnership (Indicate the individual TIN for Filipino and Passport Number for foreign partners)
4. Endorsement from concerned government agency, if required.
Note: Please use A4 size Bond paper.
Duration: 2 days
How to avail of the services:
Step

Applicant/Client

Submits application to the


Examiner of the day

Service Provider

Evaluates documents to determine


completeness of registration
requirements. If complete, affixes initials
for filing and payment at the cashier
otherwise; provides a checklist for
deficiencies.

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)
10 minutes

Person In
Charge
Processor

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

Fees

Form

All requirements
as mentioned
above

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Step

Applicant/Client

Pays of the filing fee

Submit s application & receipt


of filing fee

6
7
8

Claim documents at Releasing


Section

Service Provider

Duration of Activity
(Under Normal
Circumstances)

Person In
Charge

Accepts payment and issues official receipt


to the client. Forward the OR to the
Receiving Unit
Receive filed application and stamps the
documents Received. Forward s the
received application to the Examiner who
evaluates the documents
Reviews the application and accomplishes
routing slip. Forwards the application to
the Director for final review and approval

5 minutes

Cashier

10 minutes

Office-InCharge

8 hours

Processor

Review s the application. If approved,


forward it to the Officer-In-Charge for the
preparation of Certificate otherwise
returns it to the Processor for compliancechecking
Prepares Certificate of Incorporation

5 hours

Director

6 minutes

Clerk

Signs Certificate and forwards it to the


Releasing personnel
Releases documents

4 minutes

Director

2 minutes

Releasing
Officer

Fees

AP-1/5 of 1% of
Contribution
LRF- (1% of AP)

None

END OF TRANSACTION

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Form

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

PROCESSING OF APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY


TO OPERATE AS LENDING CORPORATION
Schedule of availability of service:
8:00am to 5:00pm without noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident aliens, at least 18 years of age, and of good moral character.
What are the BASIC requirements:
1. Application Form
2. Information Sheet
3. Location Map (signed by the President and Corporate Secretary)
4. NBI Clearance of each Director/Officer
5. For Foreign Director or officer, if any, in addition of the NBI Clearance:
a. Clearance from the Bureau of Immigration
b. Photocopy of the passport showing valid visa or stay in the Philippines
c. Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR), I-Card and
d. Work Permit issued by the Department of Labor and Employment
For New Corporation
6. Sworn Statement by the President that the corporation will not accept, solicit investment and/or incur loans from more
than nineteen (19) persons. In case of unauthorized acceptance, solicitation of investments or borrowings, it shall immediately
indemnify or return the investments of persons upon presentation of valid claims.
* In case there is/are foreign stockholders, the President shall state further that the country or state of a foreign stockholder/s
allows Filipino citizens and/or corporation to do lending business therein. That the company shall comply with the Rule 17 1 (2) (C)
of the Amended Rules and Regulations of the Securities regulation Code.
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For Existing Corporation Lending Investors


1. Sworn statement by the President that the corporation has not accepted, solicited investment or incurred loans from more than
nineteen (19) persons and undertaking that the corporation has not accepted, solicited investment and/or incur loans from more
than nineteen (19) persons. In case of unauthorized acceptance, solicitation of investments or borrowings, it shall immediately
indemnify or return the investments of persons upon presentation of valid claims.
*In case there is/are foreign stockholders, the President shall state further that the country or state of a foreign stockholders
allows Filipino citizens and/or corporation/s to do lending business therein
2. Sworn Statement of the External Auditor (BOA Accredited) that based on his examination of the corporate books of account and
other related records, the Corporation/Partnership/Single Proprietorship engaged as a lending investor has neither accepted, solicited
investments nor incurred loans from more than nineteen (19) persons. Special audit report on the site verification of financial records
on the paid-up capital of the proposed lending corporation.
3. Schedule of Companys capital build-up capital shall be within 3 years from the effectivity of the Lending Company Act of 2007
4. That the Companys capital build-up capital shall comply with the Rule 17 1 (2) (C) of the Amended Rules and Regulations of the
Securities Regulation Code
For Old and New Corporation
Manual on Good Corporate Governance and Revised Anti Money Laundering Operating Manual
Duration: 6 days
NOTE: A4 coupon bond

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How to avail of the Service:
Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Person In Charge

Submits application to the


Front Desk Clerk

Evaluates documents to determine


completeness of registration
requirements. If complete, affixes
initials for filing and payment at the
cashier otherwise; provides a
checklist for deficiencies.

15 minutes

Front Desk Clerk

Pays of filing fee

Accepts payment and issues official


receipt to the client

5 minutes

Cashier

Files application

Accepts filed application and stamp


documents Received

10 minutes

Clerk

Forwards the received application to


the Processor ,who evaluates
completeness of the documents

Review and checks documents for :


conformity with existing laws;
ensures all documents requiring
signatures and notarization are
signed ; and prepares memorandum
report

Fees

Form

All requirements
as mentioned
above

Refer to
Memo. Cir.
No.9

Clerk

4 days

Processor

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Person In Charge

Reviews the application. If approved,


forwards it to the Officer- In-Charge
for the preparation of Certificate
Authority otherwise return the
documents to the processor for
compliance-checking

1 day

Director

Prepares Certificate of Authority

6 minutes

Clerk

Signs Certificate of Authority and


forward it to the releasing clerk

5 minutes

Director

Release s Certificate of Authority and


approved documents

3 minutes

Clerk

Claims the Certificate of


Authority and the approved
documents

Fees

END OF TRANSACTION

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TCEO
234 | P aCRMD
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Form

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFICATE OF AUTHORITY FOR BRANCH OFFICE


TO OPERATE AS FINANCING COMPANY
Schedule of Availability of Service:
8:00AM -5:00PM without noon break
Who May Avail of the Service:
Filipino citizen, Non-resident or resident aliens
What are the BASIC requirements:
1. Cover Sheet
2. Duly accomplished application form for a Certificate of Authority to Operate as a Financing Company;
3. All documents required for incorporation/amended articles of incorporation/increase in capital stock, (if
applicable);
4. Information Sheet of the registration;
5. Answer to SEC questionnaire;
6. Personal Information Sheet of each of the directors and officers;
7. FILIPINO directors and officers:
a. NBI clearance
b. Police clearance from local police of the city/municipality of which he is a resident
c. Certificate of good moral character to be executed under oath by at least two (2) reputable and
disinterested person in the community
d. Bank credit information to be issued by his depository or creditor bank(s),if any

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FOREIGN directors and officers:
a. Photocopy of Alien Certificate of Registration (ACR) or Immigration Certificate of Registration (ICR)
b. Photocopy of passport showing valid visa or stay in the Philippines
c. Clearance from the Bureau of Immigration and Deportation
d. Working permit from Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), if applicable
8.
9.

Clearance from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP),if the applicant financing company is a subsidiary
of affiliate of a bank and/or non-bank financial institution with quasi-banking license;
Organizational Chart;

10. Certification under oath by the President that the corporation has not accepted nor will it solicit, accept or take
investments/placements from the public without the necessary license from the SEC and that upon presentation
of valid claims, it shall immediately indemnify or return the investments of claimants;
11. Photocopy of the long-term lease contract of the building/unit if under lease or title of the building/unit
if owned by the company;
12. Proof of financial capacity of stockholders;(e.g. bank certification must be notarized, TCT with latest
tax declaration and certification of earning capacity under oath)
13. Manual on Corporate Governance; if foreign stockholding is more than 40% or has total assets of P50million
or more;
14. Manual on Anti-Money Laundering, if foreign stockholding is more 40% or paid up capital of P10million
or more
15. Board Resolution, certified by the Corporate Secretary, adopting the aforesaid Manuals;
16. Affidavit of General Denial of any court/bank cases of each director/officer
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING APPLICANTS:
1. Report of an Independent CPA on the conduct and result of the verification procedures required under
SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of2008;
2. Management of Representation as required under the above-cited circular;
3. Latest audited financial statements and GSIS
TCEO
4. Monitoring Clearance
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Duration: 10 days
NOTE: Use A4 coupon bond

MONITORING PROCEDURE
(FOR STOCK, NON STOCK FOUNDATION, LENDING AND FINANCING CORPS.)
Schedule of Availability of service:
8:00 AM 5:00 PM (without noon break)
Who May Avail of the service:
Corporations
What are the Requirements:
1. Properly filled out Request for Monitoring
2. Certificate of Incorporation
3. Latest Approved Articles of Incorporation
4. Latest Approved By-laws
5. Latest Due General Information Sheet
6. Latest Due Audited Financial Statement
7. Copy of the Stock and Transfer Book/Membership Book Registration
Duration: Variable*
*Depending on causes beyond the control of the Division, such as the volume of the walk-in clients handled, volume of previous reports
filed, accessibility and performance of the system, etc

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How to avail of the Service:
Service Provider

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

Step

Applicant/Client

Person In Charge

Gets a number from Guards Desk


and waits to be called by the
frontline staff

Gives client a number

Approaches the Front Desk when


called

Endorses client to Securities


Specialist for monitoring

3 minutes

Front Desk Clerk

Presents the requirements to the


monitor/analyst

Generates Document Index List.


Views the clients previous filing
of the report in the database.
Assesses the corporation for
violation of the law and SEC rules.
Prepares the MS/COP.

45 minutes

Monitorer/ Analyst

Fees

Form

Guard on Duty

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

Monitoring
Request
Requirement Nos.
2 to 7

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)

If NO PENALTY, wait s for the


MS/COP to be issued. (END OF
TRANSACTION)

Reviews the MS/COP.

If WITH PENALTY, waits for the


Assessment to be issued.

If NO PENALTY, signs MS/COP

10 minutes

Calls client and issue final


MS/COP. (END of TRANSACTON)

3 minutes

Person In Charge

Fees

Assigned Specialist

If WITH PENALTY, call client and


issues Assessment
Analyst
5

Pays at the Cashier

Processes payment and issues


O.R.

Cashier

SEC CITIZENS CHARTER

Penalty
Assessed

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Step

Applicant/Client

Service Provider

Returns to the monitorer/analyst


and presents the O.R. with cashier
validated PAF

Prepares the final MS/COP (with


OR and date of payment)

Waits for the final MS/COP to be


issued

Duration of
Activity (Under
Normal
Circumstances)
15 minutes

Person In Charge

Monitorer/Analyst

Fees

Form

O.R and cashier


validated PAF

Reviews and signs the final


MS/COP

Calls Client and issues final


MS/COP

Monitorer/Analyst

END OF TRANSACTION

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