Incorporated organizations must have at least two types of governing documents: letters patent (now called “articles of incorporation” under the ONCA) bylaws.
By-laws Adoption. – Every corporation formed under this code, must, within one month after receipt of official notice of the issuance of its certificate of incorporation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, adopt a new code of by-laws for its government not inconsistent with this code.
Corporate bylaws are a company's foundational governing document. They lay out how things should run day-to-day and the processes for making important decisions. They serve as a legal contract between the corporation and its shareholders, directors, and officers and set the protocol for how the organization operates.
Register your company with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) SEC Certificate of Registration. Barangay Clearance for your business. Proof of Address (Lease Contract or Certificate of Land Title) Company's Business Permit from the Mayor's Office. Valid ID.
The By-Laws outline the rules on annual and special meetings, voting, quorum, notice of meeting and auditors and inspectors of election. They further emphasize procedures for qualification, nomination, election and compensation of the directors. The By-Laws also identify the officers of the company and their functions.
Documents to create when forming a business include articles of incorporation and bylaws. While both are crucial, they serve different purposes. One establishes the organization as a legal business entity, while the other acts as a guiding document for the board of directors and leadership team.
The SEC, BSP and the Insurance Commission (IC) are the principal regulatory agencies that promote corporate governance rules in the Philippines. In the private sector, institutions like the PSE and the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) play significant roles.