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Application for Registration Information Update/Correction/Cancellation

BIR Form No. 1905 • January 2018 (ENCS)

(To be filled out by BIR) DLN:

Republic of the Philippines
Department of Finance
Bureau of Internal Revenue

PART I - TAXPAYER INFORMATION

1 Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)   2 RDO Code   3 Contact Number

4 Registered Name (Last Name, First Name, Middle Name for Individual OR Registered Name for Non-Individual)

PART II - REASON/DETAILS OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION UPDATE/CORRECTION

5 Replacement/Cancellation of FORM/S

A. Certificate of Registration (COR)

Lost/Damaged

Closure of Business

B. Authority to Print (ATP) Receipts/Invoices

Change of Accredited Printer as Requested by the taxpayer

C. Tax Clearance Certificate of Liabilities (TCL1)

Correction/Change/Update of Registration of Information

Update of Books of Accounts

D. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Card

Others (specify)

E. Tax Clearance Certificate for Transfer of Property/ies (TCL2)/ Certificate Authorizing Registration (CAR)

Others (specify)

F. Others (specify)

6 Other Updates

Closure of Business

(proceed to Number 8)

Change of Civil Status

(proceed to Number 9)

Update of Books of Accounts

Avail of 8% Income Tax Rate Option

Others (specify)

7 Correction/Change/Update of Registration Information

A. CHANGE IN REGISTERED NAME/TRADE NAME

Registered Name    Trade/Business Name

New Registered Name/Trade/Business Name

Old

New

B. CHANGE IN REGISTERED ADDRESS

Transfer within same RDO    Transfer to another RDO

Old RDO    New RDO

Unit/Room/Floor/Building No.

Building Name/Tower

Lot/Block/Phase/House/Building No.

Street Name

Subdivision/Village/Zone

Barangay

Town/District

Municipality/City

Province

ZIP Code

C. CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PERIOD (Applicable to Non-Individual)

From Calendar Period to Fiscal

From One Fiscal Period to Another Fiscal Period

From Fiscal to Calendar Period

Accounting Start Month    Effectivity Date

D. CHANGE/ADD REGISTERED ACTIVITY/LINE BUSINESS

New Registered Activity/Line of Business

Effective Date of Change

E. CHANGE/ADD FACILITY TYPE/DETAILS

Additional/New Facility

Facility Code

Facility Type (check applicable facility type)

Address of Facility

Unit/Room/Floor/Building No.

Building Name/Tower

Lot/Block/Phase/House/Building No.

Street Name

Subdivision/Village/Zone

Barangay

Town/District

Municipality/City

Province

ZIP Code

F. CHANGE/ADD INCENTIVE DETAILS/REGISTRATION

Investment Promotion Agency

Number of Years

Legal Basis

Start Date    End Date

Incentives Granted

Registration/Accreditation No.

Registered Activity

Tax Regime

Effectivity Date    Activity Start Date

Date Issued    Activity End Date

G. CHANGE/ADD TAX TYPE DETAILS/SUSPEND TAX TYPE/RE-REGISTER TAX TYPE

Suspend/Cancelled Tax Type/s

Re-register/Added/New Tax Type/s

Form Type    ATC    Effectivity Date

H. CHANGE/UPDATE OF CONTACT TYPE

Phone Number    Mobile Number    Fax Number

Email Address (required)

I. CHANGE/UPDATE OF CONTACT PERSON/AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE

Name

Position

TIN

J. CHANGE/UPDATE OF NAME OF STOCKHOLDERS/MEMBERS/PARTNERS

A

B

C

TIN A

TIN B

TIN C

8 Closure of Business/Cancellation of Registration

A. CANCELLATION OF TIN

Death

Multiple/Identical TIN

Failure to start/commence business (For Non-Individual)

Permanent closure of a branch

Dissolution of corporation/partnership

As a result of merger/consolidation

Others (specify)

Effective Date of Cancellation

B. DE-REGISTER/CESSATION OF REGISTRATION

Permanent closure of business (head office) of an individual

Trade/Business Name

Others (please specify)

Effective Date of Cessation

9 Change of Civil Status

From Single to Married    From Married to Single

A. Old Name/Maiden Name

B. New Name/Married Name

C. Spouse Information

Employment Status of Spouse

Unemployed    Employed Locally    Employed Abroad    Engaged in Business/Practice of Profession

Spouse Name

Spouse TIN

Spouse Employer's Name

Spouse Employer's TIN

10 Books of Accounts

Type (Manual or Loose)

Type of Books to be Registered

Quantity    Volume From    Volume To

Date Registered    Permit Number    Date Issued

11 Other Update/Correction

For Taxpayer    For BIR Use

Effective Date of Change    Approved by    Date

12 Declaration

I declare, under the penalties of perjury, that this application has been made in good faith, verified by me and to the best of my knowledge and belief, is true and correct, pursuant to the provisions of the National Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and the regulations issued under authority thereof. Further, I give my consent to the processing of my information as contemplated under the Data Privacy Act of 2012 (R.A. No. 10173) for legitimate and lawful purposes.

Taxpayer/Authorized Representative/Tax Agent

Title/Position of Signatory

Stamp of BIR Receiving Office and Date of Receipt

Documentary Requirements

REPLACEMENT/CANCELLATION

A. Certificate of Registration

1. Original Copy of Old Certificate of Registration, for replacement

2. Affidavit of Loss, if lost

3. Proof of payment of Certification Fee and Documentary Stamp Tax - to be submitted before issuance of the new Certificate

B. Authority to Print (ATP) Receipts and Invoices

1. Original Authority to Print Primary and Secondary Receipts/Invoices

2. New Application Form (BIR Form No. 1906), if applicable

3. Affidavit of Loss, if lost

C. Tax Clearance Certificate for Tax Liabilities (TCL1)

1. Affidavit of Loss, if lost

2. Proof of payment for Certification Fee and Documentary Stamp Tax-to be submitted before issuance of the new Tax Clearance Certificate

3. TCL1, if for replacement

D. TIN Card

1. Affidavit of Loss, if lost

2. Old TIN Card (if replacement is due to damaged card)

3. Marriage Certificate (for change of Family Name)

4. SEC Certificate (for Change of Corporate Name)

CORRECTION/CHANGE/UPDATE OF REGISTRATION INFORMATION

A. Change in Registered Name/Trade Name

1. Amended SEC Registration/DTI Certificate; and

2. Letter Request for temporary use of old receipts/invoices (for business taxpayers) if applicable.

B. Change in Registered Address

FROM OLD RDO

1. Inventory List of unused principal and supplementary receipts/invoices for destruction if not to be used in the new RDO or request letter for approval of use of the unused receipts/invoices in new RDO

FROM NEW RDO

1. Photocopy of Amended Articles of Incorporation/Partnership bearing the taxpayer’s new principal business address and Certificate of Filing of Amended Articles of Incorporation (only for Non-Individual taxpayers);

2. Photocopy of Mayor’s Business Permit; or Duly received Application for Mayor’s Business Permit, if the former is still in the process with the LGU;

3. Unused principal and supplementary receipts/invoices for re-stamping per approved inventory list by old RDO;

4. Transfer Commitment Form.

C. Change in Accounting Period

1. Photocopy of the SEC Certificate of Filing of Amended By-Laws showing the change in accounting period.

D. Change/Add Registered Activity/Line of Business

1. Photocopy of Amended Mayor’s Permit or SEC Certificate of Registration if applicable; and

2. Letter Request for temporary use of old receipts/invoices (for business taxpayers) if applicable.

E. Change/Add Facility Type/Details

1. Appropriate Application for Registration and requirements therein

F. Change/Add Incentive Details/Registration

1. Certificate of Accreditation/Registration from Investment Promotion Agency

I. Change/Update of Contact Person/Authorized Representative

1. Authorization or Certification issued by Officer enumerated under Section 52 (A) of the Tax Code (President or representative and Treasurer or Assistant Treasurer of the Corporation)

J. Change/Update of Stockholders/Members/Partners

1. Amended Articles of Incorporation/Cooperation/Partnership

CLOSURE OF BUSINESS/CANCELLATION OF REGISTRATION

1. Death Certificate, in case of death of an individual;

2. List of ending inventory of goods, supplies, including capital good;

3. Inventory of unused sales invoices/official receipts (SI/OR);

4. Unused sales invoices/official receipts and all other unutilized accounting forms (e.g., vouchers, debit/credit memos, delivery receipts, purchase orders, etc.) including business notices and permits as well as COR shall be subject for destruction to be witnessed by BIR personnel and officials.

CHANGE OF CIVIL STATUS

1. Marriage Contract or Court Order (declaration of nullity of marriage); and

2. Letter Request for temporary use of old receipts/invoices (for business taxpayers) if applicable.

UPDATE OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNT

1. Photocopy of the first page of the previously approved books

REGISTRATION OF BOOKS OF ACCOUNTS

A. Manual Books Of Account

1. New sets of permanently bound books of accounts

B. Manual Loose Leaf Books Of Accounts

1. Permit to Use Loose Leaf Books of Accounts;

2. Permanently bound Loose Leaf Books of Accounts; and

3. Affidavit attesting the completeness, accuracy and correctness of entries in Books of Accounts and the number of Loose Leaf used for period covered.

C. Computerized Books Of Accounts

1. Permit to Use Computerized Accounting System (CAS)/Computerized Books of Accounts (CBA) and/or its Components;

2. DVDs containing Electronic Books of Accounts and Records. The DVDs should be properly authenticated and its labels duly signed by the responsible official(s) of the company who are required to sign the tax returns under the Tax Code, using a permanent marker;

3. Affidavit attesting the completeness, accuracy and appropriateness of the computerized accounting books/records, in accordance with the keeping of books of accounts and records for internal revenue tax purposes.

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What the Application for Registration Information Update/Correction/Cancellation Is

The Application for Registration Information Update/Correction/Cancellation is a formal document used to change, correct, or cancel previously submitted registration details with a government or regulatory body. Typical uses include updating business addresses, correcting entity names or taxpayer identification numbers, amending authorized representatives, or canceling a registration that is no longer active. The form establishes an official record of the requested change, triggers administrative processing by the receiving agency, and creates a paper or electronic trail that preserves who requested the change and when. Use the application to ensure records match current legal and operational facts and to avoid administrative penalties or downstream processing delays.

Why You Should Use This Application

Using the Application for Registration Information Update/Correction/Cancellation ensures official records are accurate, supports regulatory compliance, and helps avoid penalties tied to incorrect or outdated registration data.

Why You Should Use This Application

Who Typically Prepares and Submits This Application

Organizations and individuals use this application when registration details change or need correction; the preparer varies by use case and authority level.

  • Business owners and corporate officers who update legal entity names, DBA records, or employer identification details.
  • Registered agents, compliance officers, or in-house legal teams submitting official corrections on behalf of entities.
  • Authorized third parties such as attorneys, accountants, or delegated representatives filing cancellations or corrections with consent.

Ensure the person submitting has authority to sign and provide any supporting documentation required by the receiving agency to avoid processing delays.

Step-by-Step: Completing the Application

Follow this sequence to complete the Application for Registration Information Update/Correction/Cancellation efficiently and in compliance with typical agency requirements.

  • 01
    Download or Obtain Form: Get the correct version from the issuing agency or trusted repository.
  • 02
    Confirm Authority: Verify the signer has legal authority to request changes.
  • 03
    Complete Fields: Enter required data accurately and attach supporting documents.
  • 04
    Submit and Track: Send via the prescribed channel and record confirmation or tracking number.

How to Configure an Online Workflow for This Application

When processing electronically, configure fields and routing to mirror the agency's requirements and to capture evidence of consent and provenance.

Field Configuration
Signer Roles Define primary applicant, agent, and reviewer; enforce role order.
Required Documents Attach uploads with mandatory file type checks (PDF preferred).
Authentication Set email verification or SMS code; add stronger ID proofing when needed.
Audit Capture Record IP, timestamp, and action log for each signer and reviewer.

Where to Submit and What Happens Next

Submission routes and post‑submission processing vary by agency; choose the channel that matches their published instructions to avoid rejection.

  • Online Portal: Upload form and attachments to the agency's official portal for fastest processing.
  • Mail: Send original signed documents to the agency’s mailing address when required.
  • Email or Fax: Use only if the agency explicitly permits electronic attachments via email or fax.
  • In-Person Delivery: Hand-deliver documents where required or preferred by local offices.

Digital Submission and eSignature Requirements

Confirm the receiving agency’s policy on electronic submissions and accepted e-signature methods before filing.

  • Authentication: Email verification or SMS code is common; some agencies may require multi-factor or ID credential analysis.
  • File Types: PDF is the preferred archival format; agencies may reject native editable formats.
  • Audit Trail: Capture timestamp, IP, signer email, and action log to prove intent and attribution.

Where e-signatures are permitted, ensure your workflow meets ESIGN (15 U.S.C. §7001) and any state UETA requirements and that records are retained in a reproducible format.

Typical Timelines and Agency Processing Expectations

Processing times vary by agency and submission method; plan for submission lead time and possible follow-up requests.

Acknowledgement Receipt:

Varies by agency; online filings often return immediate confirmation.

Standard Processing:

5–30 business days depending on volume and agency staffing.

Expedited Options:

Some agencies offer expedited handling for an additional fee.

Correction Requests:

Agencies usually request missing info within 14–60 days.

Effective Date:

Specified by applicant; agency may apply filing or receipt date per rule.

Key Processing Milestones to Track

Monitor these sequential milestones from submission through final agency update to ensure closure and evidence of change.

01

Submission Filed

Agency receives and logs the application; you should obtain a confirmation number.

02

Initial Review

Agency examines form completeness and attached evidence for immediate deficiencies.

03

Requests for Clarification

Agency issues notices when additional documentation or corrections are required.

04

Final Update

Agency posts corrected registration or processes cancellation and issues a final acknowledgment.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Submitting inconsistent names or TINs that prevent automatic matching and trigger manual review.
  • Omitting required supporting documents such as amended formation documents or notarized affidavits.
  • Using the wrong submission channel (mail vs portal) specified by the agency.
  • Failing to confirm signer authority or to include a required notarization or witness signature.

Consequences and Compliance Risks of Incorrect Filings

Delay in Recognition: Agency may not apply the change until a complete, corrected filing is received.
Fines and Fees: Some agencies assess late or correction fees for inaccurate or untimely filings.
Tax Withholding: Incorrect TINs can trigger backup withholding or IRS mismatch notices (backup withholding rate 24%).
Regulatory Action: Persistent inaccuracies can prompt audits, compliance holds, or enforcement steps.
Reputational Harm: Public records showing incorrect information can impair business licensing or contracting.
Rejected Application: Missing signatures, authority, or notarization commonly result in outright rejection.

Required Data Elements and Security Considerations

Applicant ID: Registration or EIN/TIN
Legal Name: Exact entity or individual name
Change Type: Update, Correction, or Cancellation
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY
Supporting Docs: Amendments, affidavits, or certificates
Signature Evidence: Signed/dated signature block with audit trail

Real-World Examples of Use

These short examples illustrate typical scenarios and practical outcomes when the application is used correctly.

Business Address Change

A small LLC updates its principal place of business after relocation

  • Change type: Update
  • The agency accepted the online form with a scanned lease and updated public record within 10 business days, avoiding misdirected tax notices.

Cancellation After Closure

A dissolved corporation files a cancellation to remove its active registration

  • Change type: Cancellation
  • The filer attached the final tax clearance and articles of dissolution; the agency issued confirmation and prevented continued annual fee accruals.

Tips for Accurate and Efficient Completion

Follow these best practices to minimize processing time and reduce the chance of rejection.

Verify Identity
Confirm the signer's authority and match names and TINs to government records before submission to prevent mismatches.
Use Correct Formats
Enter dates as MM/DD/YYYY and include full addresses; avoid abbreviating required legal names or state titles.
Attach Evidence
Include clear, legible supporting documents—amendments, certificates, or notarized affidavits—at the time of filing.
Keep an Audit Trail
When filing electronically, preserve confirmation numbers, signed PDFs, and the audit log to demonstrate timing and authorization.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about completing, signing, and submitting the application.


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