Verify Philippines suppliers before you pay.
Philippines is a major supplier corridor for global buyers. KeyBS Trust verifies Philippines suppliers before you pay — registry checks, document forensics, beneficial-ownership, sanctions, and bank-beneficiary match in a single audit-ready report.
Quick answers
Why Philippines supplier verification matters
The Philippines is a major supplier corridor for electronics, semiconductors, garments, business-process outsourcing (BPO), and increasingly nickel, copper, and coconut-based products. The SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) maintains the corporate registry; the BIR issues TINs. Most KeyBS verifications focus on Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, and the special economic zones (PEZA, CEZA, Clark, Subic). The 2019 RA 11232 (Revised Corporation Code) strengthened BO disclosure.
Active fraud patterns we see in Philippines
PEZA-registered claim without certificate
Supplier markets itself as a PEZA-registered ecozone entity (tax holidays, duty-free import) without an actual PEZA certificate.
PEZA registration is verified against the PEZA registry for any ecozone-privilege claim.
BIR TIN inactive or non-filing
Active TIN on the invoice but no recent BIR filings — entity is dormant or non-compliant.
BIR TIN-verification check is included in Enhanced and Premium.
Cebu / Davao 'manufacturer' that is a trading entity
Listed as a manufacturer but the SEC business purpose is trading; the entity sub-contracts production with no quality oversight.
SEC primary business purpose is verified against the contracted activity, and local-agent visit confirms premises (Premium).
Nominee directors for SEC compliance only
Directors listed on the SEC GIS (General Information Sheet) include nominees that do not actually control the company.
KeyBS surfaces director patterns (sit on many companies, no operational role) and the disclosed BO under RA 11232.
GCash / personal account payment request
Supplier requests payment to a personal GCash, PayMaya, or BPI personal account for a corporate purchase.
KeyBS refuses to certify e-wallet or personal-account payment routing for corporate transactions.
SEC certificate cloned or altered
PDF SEC Certificate of Incorporation with altered company name, SEC number, or incorporation date.
Document forensics + live SEC i-Register cross-check expose any mismatch.
Registry and verification sources
| SEC i-Register | Securities and Exchange Commission of the Philippines | www.sec.gov.ph ID: SEC Registration Number |
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| BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue) TIN verifier | Department of Finance | www.bir.gov.ph ID: 9-digit Tax Identification Number |
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| PEZA registry | Philippine Economic Zone Authority | www.peza.gov.ph |
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| DTI Business Name Registration | Department of Trade & Industry | bnrs.dti.gov.ph |
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What to ask your Philippines supplier for
Required
- SEC Certificate of Incorporation
- Latest General Information Sheet (GIS)
- BIR Certificate of Registration (Form 2303)
- Mayor's / Business Permit (current year)
- Bank confirmation letter in the SEC legal name
- Government-issued ID for the authorised signatory
Recommended
- PEZA / CEZA / Clark / Subic registration (for ecozone suppliers)
- SSS / PhilHealth / Pag-IBIG compliance certificates
- Latest audited financial statements
- DTI export commodity clearance (for regulated exports)
- FDA Philippines registration (for food / cosmetic / pharma)
What KeyBS Trust checks on every Philippines supplier
- Company existence on the official registry
- Registry status (active, not deregistered, not struck off)
- Director / legal representative identity
- Beneficial ownership (where publicly available)
- Sanctions / PEP / watchlist screening
- Adverse-media check
- Document authenticity (forensic review)
- Bank beneficiary match against the legal entity
- Website / domain review
- Premises or factory confirmation (Premium, where available)
Choose the verification depth that matches the purchase
Which product do you need?
KeyBS Pay Scout Check and KeyBS Trust Verified are different products for different stages of the buyer journey.
- • Registry existence + status
- • Sanctions / PEP screen
- • Bank-beneficiary match
- • Returns in minutes
- • Everything in Scout Check
- • Document forensics + UBO
- • Analyst sign-off
- • Optional on-site (Premium)
Not sure which to choose? Use Scout Check for orders under $5,000 or first-time evaluations. Use Trust Verification for orders over $10,000, recurring relationships, or when you need an audit-ready report. For orders in between, start with Scout Check and upgrade to Trust if anything raises questions.
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Verify my Philippines businessQuestions buyers ask about Philippines suppliers
How do I verify a Philippine supplier before payment?
Pull the SEC i-Register record on the SEC Registration Number to confirm active status, directors, capital, and the most recent GIS. Cross-check the BIR TIN. Match the bank account to the SEC legal name (never GCash or a personal account). For orders above USD 10k, a KeyBS Trust verification combines SEC, BIR, PEZA (if claimed), sanctions, and bank-beneficiary match.
What documents should I request from a Philippine supplier?
Minimum: SEC Certificate of Incorporation, latest GIS, BIR Form 2303, current Mayor's Permit, and bank confirmation in the SEC legal name. For ecozone suppliers add PEZA / CEZA / Clark / Subic registration. For food / cosmetic / pharma add FDA Philippines registration.
How long does Philippines supplier verification take with KeyBS Trust?
Standard: 2–4 business days. Enhanced: 4–6 business days. Premium with Metro Manila / Cebu / Davao on-site visit: 6–9 business days.
What is PEZA and why does it matter?
Philippine Economic Zone Authority — administers ecozones offering tax holidays, duty-free import privileges, and simplified customs. A genuine PEZA certificate is a credibility signal; a fake PEZA claim is a fraud signal. KeyBS verifies PEZA registration against the registry.
Should I accept GCash or PayMaya payment requests from a corporate supplier?
No. GCash and PayMaya are personal-wallet rails (with some merchant-account exceptions). A corporate supplier should invoice and receive payment via a corporate bank account in the SEC legal name.
What is a General Information Sheet (GIS)?
The annual filing every SEC-registered Philippine corporation submits, listing directors, officers, shareholders, and beneficial owners. The GIS is the canonical source for current ownership and control under RA 11232.
Can KeyBS check beneficial owners in the Philippines?
Yes. RA 11232 (Revised Corporation Code, 2019) requires BO disclosure via the GIS. KeyBS retrieves the most recent GIS and flags nominee patterns.
Does KeyBS verify FDA Philippines registration?
Yes — for food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical suppliers, FDA Philippines registration is verified against the FDA's Verification Portal.
Verify before you pay your Philippines supplier.
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