SEC OneSEC and ZERO: Choosing the Right Online Route for Philippine Company Registration
The SEC accepts company-registration applications electronically, but applicants must select the route suited to their structure. OneSEC, ZERO, and regular eSPARC processing serve different company types and documentation needs. Choosing the correct route reduces avoidable rework.
OneSEC serves eligible domestic stock corporations
The SEC describes OneSEC as a streamlined system for domestic stock corporations, including One Person Corporations and corporations with two to fifteen incorporators. Its live selection page also identifies eligible Filipino and foreign-equity applications, subject to the conditions shown in the portal.
ZERO supports remote authentication
OneSEC with ZERO uses eSECURE identity credentialing and eSAP authentication. Eligible signatories authenticate documents electronically, pay fees online, and receive a digitally signed Certificate of Incorporation that the SEC states carries the same legal validity as the original.
Regular eSPARC covers wider structures
Regular processing includes domestic stock and non-stock corporations, partnerships, and foreign corporations seeking a Philippine license. Special provisions, regulated activities, or structures outside automated conditions may require substantive review and added documents.
Prepare accurate data first
Applicants should settle the proposed name, purpose, principal office, capital, incorporators, directors, officers, beneficial owners, and contact details before encoding. Foreign investors should also check nationality restrictions, capitalization rules, and required regulator endorsements.
Continue compliance after incorporation
The SEC portal links successful applicants to the Philippine Business Hub for tax and employer registrations. Local permits, books, invoicing, banking, and sector licenses may also apply. BizzureVisa assists with company formation and post-registration work. Contact our team.
General information only; verify current SEC portal coverage and documentary requirements.
