Are you planning to invest in a company or avail of its financial services? Before making any financial decisions, it’s essential to verify if a company is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philippines. The good news? The SEC Company Verification System provides an easy way to do just that.
What Is the SEC Company Verification System?
The SEC Company Verification System is an online service provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines. It allows you to check whether a company is duly registered as a corporation or partnership and whether it has obtained the necessary secondary licenses to operate legally in areas such as:
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Investment-taking
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Lending
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Financing
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Other SEC-regulated business activities
Why SEC Registration and Licensing Matter
A company cannot solicit investments from the public unless it meets two critical requirements:
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Registered with the SEC as a corporation
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Has secured both an Order of Registration of Securities and a Certificate of Permit to Sell Securities
Likewise, any lending or financing company must:
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Be incorporated as a corporation
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Obtain a Certificate of Authority to Operate as a Lending or Financing Company
These licenses help protect the public from fraud and ensure companies operate within legal bounds.
How to Verify a Company Online via SEC
To verify a company’s registration and licensing status, visit the official Check with SEC website:
👉 https://checkwithsec.sec.gov.ph/check-with-sec/index
This platform allows you to:
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Confirm if a company is registered with the SEC
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Check if it holds valid secondary licenses
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Access other related company information
For more in-depth document requests—like a Certificate of Incorporation, Permit to Sell Securities, or Certificate of Authority to Operate—visit: secexpress.ph
Important Disclaimers
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The information shown through the verification system may be incomplete or subject to ongoing evaluation by the SEC.
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For official verification or additional questions, reach out to the SEC Company Registration and Monitoring Department (CRMD):
📞 (02) 8818-5554
📧 crmd_publicassistance@sec.gov.ph
Use the SEC System Responsibly
Please note: Users assume all risks when using the SEC’s data. The SEC is not liable for any damages, including but not limited to:
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Loss of profits or revenue
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Business losses or failed transactions
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Data misuse or recovery costs
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Third-party claims
Always verify sensitive data and seek expert advice before making financial commitments.
Final Thoughts
Before investing or engaging in any financial activity with a company in the Philippines, it’s your responsibility to check if it’s registered and licensed by the SEC. The Check with SEC portal makes it fast, free, and accessible.
Take the extra step. Verify before you invest.