You may apply for DTI business name registration if you meet these eligibility criteria: At least 18 years old (Foreign nationals aged below 18 must submit proof that they come from a country where the legal age is lower than 18.) Filipino citizen.

Is DTI required for small business?

Attention, Small Business Owners: DTI Says No Need for Tax Registration. Take note in case you own a small food business! ... Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez told ABS-CBN's Teleradyo that small businesses with annual earnings at P250,000 and below are qualified for the exemption.

Do I need to get a DTI permit to start an online business?

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on Friday clarified online sellers who operate on an “irregular” basis or sell homemade products as a hobby are not required to register.