BOC & BIR Importer Accreditation (CPRS) — Philippines
Before you can clear your first shipment, you need to be a registered importer with both the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC). CMV handles the full Client Profile Registration System (CPRS) and Importer Clearance Certificate (ICC) process so you don't lose months guessing what each agency wants.
BIR Importer Clearance Certificate (ICC)
Issued by the Revenue District Office (RDO) where your business is registered. Required before BOC will activate your CPRS profile. We prepare and lodge the ICC application with all supporting documents (BIR Form 1905, latest ITR, audited FS, mayor's permit, lease contract, etc.).
BOC Client Profile Registration System (CPRS)
Mandatory for every importer and customs broker under CMO 07-2021. Your CPRS profile must be active before your goods declaration can be lodged in E2M. We register, follow through with the Account Management Office (AMO), and pay the annual CPRS fee on your behalf.
- Sole proprietorship, partnership, and corporate accreditation
- PEZA, FAB, Subic, and Clark locator accreditation
- Annual CPRS renewal
- Authorized representative & broker linking
Timeline & what to expect
BIR ICC: 2–4 weeks. BOC CPRS activation: 1–2 weeks after ICC. We work both processes in parallel so your first shipment can clear within 30–45 days of engagement.
Free PDF: Importer Accreditation Checklist
Everything BIR and BOC will ask for — in the order they ask for it.
- 5 requirements
- 5 required documents
- 4 timeline milestones
- PH-specific (BOC, BIR, FDA, PEZA)
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Send us your shipment details and a CMV PRC-licensed broker will pre-audit them against BOC rules and get back to you within one business day — so you know exactly what to fix before your cargo gets stuck.
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Heads up: actual release timelines vary based on cargo type, completeness of documents, regulated-commodity permits (FDA, BAI, BPI, BFAR, DENR, PNP-FED), and BOC examination or compliance checks. We'll give you a realistic timeline upfront — never after filing.
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