The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued guidelines for submitting the General Information Sheet (GIS) for the year 2024 in the Philippines. The GIS, a crucial document for Domestic Corporations, Branch Offices, and Representative Offices, is an annual requirement that must be signed and attested to by the Corporate Secretary.

As per SEC Memorandum Order No. 02, series of 2022, the deadlines for GIS filing are as follows:

1. For Stock Corporations: Submit your GIS within thirty (30) calendar days from the actual annual stockholders’ meeting date.
2. For Non-stock Corporations: File your GIS within thirty (30) calendar days from the actual annual members’ meeting date.
3. For Foreign Corporations: Submit your GIS within thirty (30) calendar days from the anniversary date of the issuance of the SEC license.

Penalties for Late Filing and Non-Filing of GIS as of November 2013

The Commission has published the penalties for late filing or non-filing of GIS as seen in the table below:

STOCK CORPORATION	NON-STOCK CORPORATION
LATE FILING	LATE FILING
First offense: Based on the “Total Assets” indicated in the latest Financial statements :	First offense: Based on the “Total Assets” indicated in the latest Financial statements :
Up to PhP 100,000: P500	Up to PhP 100,000: P250
100,001 to 500,000: P1,500	100,001 to 500,000: P750
500,001 to 5,000,000: P2,500	500,001 to 5,000,000: P1,250
5,000,001 to 10,000,000: P3,500	5,000,001 to 10,000,000: P1,750
Above 10,000,000: P5,000	Above 10,000,000: P2,500
Second offense: Total fine, plus ten percent (10%) of the total fines computed	Second offense: Total fine, plus ten percent (10%) of the total fines computed
Third offense: Total fine, plus fifteen percent (15%) of the total fines computed	Third offense: Total fine, plus fifteen percent (15%) of the total fines computed

 

STOCK CORPORATION	NON-STOCK CORPORATION
NON-FILING	NON-FILING
First offense: Based on the “Total Assets” indicated in the latest Financial statements :	First offense: Based on the “Total Assets” indicated in the latest Financial statements :
Up to PhP 100,000: P1,000	Up to PhP 100,000: P500
100,001 to 500,000: P3,000	100,001 to 500,000: P1,500
500,001 to 5,000,000: P5,000	500,001 to 5,000,000: P2,500
5,000,001 to 10,000,000: P7,000	5,000,001 to 10,000,000: P3,500
Above 10,000,000: P10,000	Above 10,000,000: P5,000
Second offense: Total fine, plus ten percent (10%) of the total fines computed	Second offense: Total fine, plus ten percent (10%) of the total fines computed
Third offense: Total fine, plus fifteen percent (15%) of the total fines computed	Third offense: Total fine, plus fifteen percent (15%) of the total fines computed

According to the Revised Corporation Code, if a corporation fails to submit its reportorial requirements on three occasions, whether consecutively or intermittently, within five years, the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) has the authority to designate that corporation as delinquent. Before taking such action within its special regulatory jurisdiction, the Commission will liaise with the relevant regulatory agency and provide ample notice to the company.

How to file your GIS

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to file your GIS:

1. Use eFAST: All corporations are mandated to file their annual reportorial requirements, including AFS and GIS, through the electronic filing system known as eFAST. Ensure that you follow the submission schedule provided by the SEC.
2. Enroll in eFAST: Corporations and authorized representatives must enroll in the eFAST system to facilitate GIS submission.
3. Contact Triple i Consulting for assistance

If you require assistance with the GIS filing process in the Philippines, consider contacting us. We offer expert guidance and support to streamline your compliance efforts.

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