Department of Trade and Industry(DTI)

Hi! I would like to make a request for an updated list of SMEs operating in Cebu City. This request is in line with our Research Study and this is crucial because through this information, we can identify the potential respondents/participants in our study.

We kindly request that you provide us list containing the following information:
1. SME Business Name
2. SME business address
3. Contact information and Contact Person (if applicable)
4. Others

Rest assured that we will handle the information with utmost confidentiality and will only be used for academic purposes. Thank you very much po!

 
Dear FOI User,
Mabuhay!
Thank you for exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is not available at this Office.
Please be advised that business registration falls under the jurisdiction of the Business Permits and Licensing Office of the Local Government Unit (LGU) where the business is located. Hence, you may direct your inquiries/requests about such matters to the concerned LGU.
The DTI only handles business name (BN) registration, which is a prerequisite for business registration. Please note that a BN Registration does not constitute a license to operate any kind of business, nor does it guarantee the legitimacy of the business.
However, if you're still interested to proceed with your request for the list of BUSINESS NAMES, please reply to this email and provide the following information for us to process your request:
Name of Requesting Party
Office/Organization
Email Address
Contact no.
Details of Request for BN Listing
      a. Period Covered (Start date and End date)
      b. Area Covered (Region, Province, City/Municipality, Barangay)
Other needed information
      a. Keywords
      b. Industry Classification
Kindly be advised that we can only provide the following information in accordance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012:
We would also like to inform you that we can only provide data of BNs registered within the past five years, as a business name's validity period is five years from its registration date. You may also provide keywords (for example, “WATER REFILLING STATION”) or specify the industry classification. This information will be used to filter the list and generate a BN listing that is tailored to your specific request.
Likewise, the DTI only registers business names for sole proprietorships. One-person corporations, partnerships, and corporations are registered with the Securities and Exchange Commissions.
Lastly, please take note of the prescribed fees for BN listing per Department Administrative Order 18-07, Annex E, Schedule of Fees, Section C:
First Five Pages - Php 20.00
Succeeding page(s) - Php 3.00 per page
We would like to hear from you should you like to proceed.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of Trade and Industry

Dear FOI Officer,

Thank you for your prompt response to my FOI request. 

I understand that the specific information I requested is not readily available with DTI. However, I am interested in proceeding with the list of Business Names. 

For your reference:
1. Maricar Sereno
2. University of San Jose-Recoletos/Student
3. [email protected]
4.09532231753
5. Years covered: (January 2023 - November 30, 2024)
Areas Covered: All Cebu City's Barangays; no specific industry required.

I am aware of the fees associated with the BN Listing and am willing to pay the required amount.

Thank you for your assistance and looking forward to your prompt response. 

Sincerely, 
Maricar D. Sereno

Dear eFOI user, 
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on Letter of Request for an Updated List of SMEs in Cebu City, dated Nov. 30, 2024. 
While our primary objective is to provide information whenever possible, we regret to inform you that the requested information is not available at this Office. 
Please be informed that "registered business" is different from "registered Business Name".  All we can provide is the number of registered Business Names for sole proprietorship.
Also, DTI Business Name registration is not a permit or license to engage in any type of business since the permit to operate is issued by the Business Permit and Licensing Office of the concerned LGU.
Thus, if you are looking for the actual number and details of operating businesses, you may inquire with the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) of the concerned LGU since they are the ones who issue a business permit to operate.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
FOI Officer
Department of Trade and Industry