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Business services in the Philippines: fees, prices and what to check

Updated 4 November 2026

Business services in the Philippines range from bookkeeping and tax filing to website development, translation and security, and the price depends on the service and the city. Registering a business name starts at about ₱200, while a small business permit for a micro-enterprise can total ₱5,000 to ₱15,000. For a quote on your own need, describe it in a BlaBlaPrice request and get current offers.

Rules and fees to check

A sole proprietor can register in the Philippines with few requirements: a DTI certificate for the business name, a barangay clearance, two valid IDs and proof of address. The registration fee depends on how wide the name's coverage is, as the table shows. The business permit is issued by each city or municipality, so fees differ. In some areas a barangay fee alone runs from ₱300 to ₱1,000, so ask the provider which local fees are included in its price.

VAT and how prices are quoted

Sales of goods and services are subject to 12% VAT in the Philippines, so every quote should say whether it includes VAT. Many providers quote a monthly package for bookkeeping and a one-off price for a website or a translation. Consulting and IT work is often quoted per project. Compare quotes in the same form before you decide.

Timing in a climate with no winter

The climate is hot all year, with wet and dry seasons rather than winter and summer, so business services have no seasonal peak. Timing is driven by when a business starts or needs a permit or a filing. Give a clear date in your request so the seller can plan the work.

What to write in the request

Name the service, for example bookkeeping for a sole proprietor, a website or certified document translation. Add the size of the business, the city, the deadline and whether you want a monthly package or a one-off job. Sellers reply with their price, the terms and what is included.

On BlaBlaPrice the request is free for buyers. Describe it in your own words in the chat, and the AI asks for missing details, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in the Philippines, and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Registered sellers receive the request and reply with their own offer. Your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to exchange them with. You can browse the business services section or go to the accounting services page.