{"id":7750,"date":"2022-12-26T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-26T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/?p=7750"},"modified":"2023-07-19T12:59:48","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T04:59:48","slug":"dti-business-permit-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.ninjavan.co\/en-ph\/dti-business-permit-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Step-by-step Guide on Getting a DTI Business Permit Online"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Starting a business has never been faster and easier with the many ecommerce platforms<\/a> sellers can use. Despite this, it can still be a tedious process when you think about how to get business permit for online selling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, one of the few recent developments is how government agencies are digitizing their processes and embracing the convenience of virtual applications. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) now allows online applications for business permits, sales promotions and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not having time is no longer an excuse for not securing a business permit. If you have all the requirements on hand, you can easily submit them online and wait for a response. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moreover, the feedback is also timely; for each update during the screening, you\u2019ll get an email notification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why you should apply for an online business permit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a local online business, a business permit provides you legal rights to use your business name and make transactions. But not all online sellers are required to apply for one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are few things to check if you need an online business permit:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. You\u2019re a Filipino citizen 18 years of age or older<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. You engage in online selling transactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You use electronic platforms and media to conduct your business<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your earn regular sales or income from your online business<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The last item is important, as the DTI (and BIR)  clarified that you don\u2019t need to apply for a business license if you\u2019re only selling crafts or homemade items as a hobby. It\u2019s understood that it\u2019s not yet a business<\/em><\/strong> if you\u2019re earning intermittent or irregular income from selling your items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Now, this may seem quite extra work for you, but having a registered business also has merits that you can use as leverage in the long run. Some of these are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Having a reliable business reputation and credibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Becoming a recipient of government subsidies and projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Potential of large-scale or business customers <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Establishing financial capacity for future business loans<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      More than all these, it is under Republic Act (RA) 3883 <\/strong>that it\u2019s unlawful to use the name of an unregistered business in receipts or any business agreements and transactions. Applying for an online business permit also only gives you the legal right to use the name for five years and must be renewed after that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to get business permit online<\/strong> from DTI<\/h2>\n\n\n
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      You’ll need a DTI business permit if you earn regular sales or income
      from your online business. Image from Getty Images<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

      A DTI Business Permit is the first step to other permits and registrations as mandated by the government \u2014 allowing your business to operate legally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      No need to feel lost as we\u2019ve listed down the new easy-to-follow steps in applying for your permit online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Prepare requirements needed and decide on a business name<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      If you\u2019re still coming up with a business name, you better list down a few options in case there are already similar ones in the system.  Go for something unique and timeless without losing your brand identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You also need to present any of the following government-issued ID listed below.  Prepare a scanned copy before proceeding to the next steps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Government-issued IDs accepted:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n