Resident Agent

Metro Manila Head Office

Address: 12F Sagittarius Building,
111, H.V. Dela Costa Street Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227
Tel: +63 (02) 8540-9623
Email: info@tripleiconsulting.com

A Philippine Resident Agent serves as the official representative of foreign companies authorized to conduct business within the country. Unlike entities with a Board of Directors, foreign companies, such as Branch or Representative Offices, are mandated to appoint a Resident Agent to facilitate various legal and administrative responsibilities.

Responsibilities of a Resident Agent:

The Resident Agent acts as the primary contact for government agencies, accepting official communications from bodies like the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and courts. Their key responsibilities encompass:

• Acceptance of service from government agencies and the court.
• Collaboration with the Board to ensure compliance with SEC regulations.
• Prompt notification to the SEC regarding any changes in the Agent’s address.
• Execution of administrative tasks like signing essential forms (e.g., SSS Form R-1) and filing the General Information Sheet (GIS) annually or when there are alterations in the company’s corporate profile.

Requirements for Becoming a Resident Agent:

The prerequisites for becoming a Resident Agent are straightforward: the individual or entity must reside in the Philippines and exhibit good standing. Eligibility criteria include:

• Foreigner with a valid Philippine visa or a local resident.
• A domestic corporation certified by the SEC with a Certificate of Good Standing, confirming compliance with SEC requirements, lack of dissolution, and unblemished operational capability.

Securing a Certificate of Good Standing from the SEC typically takes around two weeks, obtained from the Company Registration and Monitoring Department (CRMD) at the SEC.

Appointment Process for a Resident Agent:

Appointing a Resident Agent in the Philippines is a pivotal step in the SEC registration process and entails specific prerequisites:

• An authenticated Board Resolution delineating the appointment of the Resident Agent and an agreement accepting the Agent as the recipient of service on behalf of the company.
• Formal acceptance of the appointment by the Resident Agent.

It’s crucial to note that if the company lacks a Resident Agent, service or summons upon the SEC will be deemed as served upon the company’s officers. The SEC must then relay the summons or legal documents to the company’s office within 10 days, with associated costs billed to the company.

Changing the Resident Agent:

Changing the Resident Agent mandates the submission of several documents to the SEC, including:

• Petition for Change of Resident Agent.
• Authenticated Board Resolution approving the change and appointing the new Resident Agent.
• Formal Acceptance of the new Resident Agent, if not signatory to the Petition.
• Clearance from SEC Department/Division and relevant government agencies, if applicable.

This change must be filed within 30 days from the new Resident Agent’s acceptance, or late fees will be incurred.

Remember, appointing a Resident Agent isn’t solely a prerequisite for starting a business but also a necessity for continued operations. Failure to maintain a Resident Agent could lead to the revocation of the company’s license to operate in the Philippines.

Triple i Consulting provides a comprehensive suite of business services in the Philippines, including:

• Providing a nominee director
• Providing a corporate treasurer
• Business registration
• Corporate housekeeping
• Annual filings with the SEC, BIR, and Local Government

If you would like our assistance with our Resident Agent Services, please book an initial consultation with one of our business experts through any of the following channels below:

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