Korp · Documentation
Know exactly where
your company stands.
Everything about incorporating with Korp — how it works, what happens at each step, and what we need from you. Every page carries a last updated date, so you always know the information is current. New here? Start with the overview.
Important
Korp is a private firm, not a government agency. We facilitate registration and compliance. All government documents, certificates, and permits are issued directly by the relevant government agencies.
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Incorporation checklist
How to review and confirm your incorporation details before Korp files with the SEC.
Getting started
Incorporation
- SEC incorporation
The first step of registration — how the Securities and Exchange Commission gives your company legal existence.
- The incorporation process
A step-by-step walkthrough of what happens from the moment you submit your request until your company is registered.
- Incorporation checklist
How to review and confirm your incorporation details before Korp files with the SEC.
- Processing options
Standard vs. rush processing — what each means, who qualifies, and how the paperless process works.
- Required documents
Which files to upload during the incorporation checklist and how to prepare them.
- Request status guide
Every status you'll see on your dashboard, what it means, and what you need to do at each one.
Taxes & permits
- BIR registration
What happens after incorporation — how your company registers with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and becomes a recognized taxpayer.
- LGU business permit
The final layer of registration — how your city or municipality authorizes your company to operate at its address.
- TIN for foreign incorporators
Every incorporator needs their own Tax Identification Number — here's how it works for foreign incorporators, who usually don't have one yet.
Compliance & services