SEC Compliance for Philippine Corporations

SEC compliance is a continuing corporate obligation, not a one-time registration step. The company should maintain a calendar tied to its entity type, fiscal year, registration date and reportable changes.

Recurring compliance areas

• General Information Sheet
• Audited Financial Statements and required attachments
• Annual and special meetings
• Corporate books, minutes and ownership records
• Beneficial-ownership information
• Amendments, changes of address, officers and capital
• Delinquency, revocation and reinstatement

Compliance control cycle

1. Confirm the company profile and applicable obligations.
2. Assign an accountable officer and preparer.
3. Collect financial, ownership and governance records.
4. Obtain the necessary board or shareholder approvals.
5. File through the current official route.
6. Save proof of filing and verify acceptance.
7. Record the next deadline and any follow-up requirement.

Evidence to retain

Keep accepted filings, receipts, acknowledgments, signed resolutions, notices, minutes, registers and the working papers supporting each disclosure.

Next step: Build one master calendar, then verify every deadline against the current SEC rule or announcement.