Virtual office · Manila, Philippines
Virtual office Manila, Philippines
A registered business address in Manila for your company, accepted by the SEC, DTI, and BIR, without the cost of leasing a physical office.
Since 2011
On the ground in the Philippines
SEC, DTI, BIR
Accepted for registration
Overview
How a virtual office works in the Philippines
A virtual office gives your business a registered address and office support without leasing a physical office. You can register your company, file with the BIR, and apply for your business permit using a real address in a Manila business district, while staying compliant with the SEC, DTI, and BIR.
Ours is a real, staffed office in Manila, rather than a name at a PO box. The BIR and some local government units inspect the registered address before they issue or renew a registration, so it has to be a place that holds up to a visit.
What you get
What our Manila virtual office includes
A registered address that does everything a business address has to do, and stands up to inspection.
Registered business address
A legally established Manila address, accepted by the SEC, DTI, and BIR for registration and compliance.
Mail handling
We receive, store, and forward your business mail and packages, so official notices never get missed.
Meeting rooms
Book professional meeting spaces in the capital for clients, partners, or your team when you need them.
Desk space for staff
Give your team a compliant Manila workplace without committing to a long-term office lease.
Who it suits
Who uses a virtual office in Manila
It fits anyone who needs a compliant Manila address without a full office.
Startups
Test and research the market while keeping overhead low.
Small and medium businesses
Keep a professional presence in Manila without leasing physical space.
Foreign companies
Get a legal local address that meets SEC, DTI, and BIR requirements for entering the market.
Remote professionals
Use a Manila business address with clients instead of a residential one.
Common questions
Virtual office FAQs
Specific questions about using a virtual office to register and operate a business in the Philippines.
Is a virtual office accepted by the SEC, DTI, and BIR?
Yes, when the address is at a commercial building with the right permits and a real office behind it. All three agencies — the SEC for the corporation, the DTI for sole-proprietor trade names, and the BIR for tax registration — accept a compliant virtual office. The provider, not the format, is what fails verification.
Will the BIR inspection pass?
Yes. The BIR sends an officer to the registered address as part of issuing the Certificate of Registration, and renewals can trigger a follow-up visit. Because the address is a real, staffed office, the visit passes — the officer can confirm the company is reachable there, with signage and the documents on file.
Can I use the address for my LGU business permit (Mayor’s permit)?
Yes. The Mayor's permit is issued by the local government unit where the address sits, and they accept a compliant virtual address. We supply the lease equivalent and the locational clearance documents the LGU asks for.
Can foreign-owned companies use a virtual office?
Yes. The 2022 amendments to the Foreign Investments Act opened up most sectors to 100% foreign ownership, and a virtual office is accepted for the SEC registration of those entities. A handful of sectors that need physical premises by law — actual storefronts, regulated facilities — still need a real lease, and we flag those before the SEC filing goes in.
What does a virtual office in Manila cost?
Pricing depends on the length of commitment and whether you add desks or meeting room hours on top. A registered address alone is a fraction of what a Makati or BGC commercial lease would cost, and we quote per company once we know your activity and how often you'll use the on-site space.
Can my team work from the office?
Yes, on a per-desk basis. The base virtual office is the address and the registration documents; you can station people at the office without taking out a long-term lease, and meeting rooms are bookable on top.
What happens to my mail and BIR notices?
They arrive at the office. We log them, scan urgent items, and forward originals to you on your schedule. BIR letters, bank correspondence, and LGU notices reach people who act on them — which matters because BIR notices can carry short response deadlines.
Can I switch to a physical office later?
Yes. The registered address can be updated when you sign a lease, and we handle the SEC amendment, the BIR Form 1905 update, and the LGU permit move alongside the change.
Setting up in the Philippines?
Talk to our Manila team
A free, no-obligation consultation: thirty minutes with our Manila team to walk through the address, the documents, and how it fits with the SEC, DTI, and BIR registration.
Phone+63 928 516 2791
OfficeUnit 710, High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower
2 26th St, Taguig
1634 Metro Manila, Philippines
2 26th St, Taguig
1634 Metro Manila, Philippines