Every official form, linked to its authoritative source.
The Philippine closing process touches five government agencies — BIR, LRA, the LGU Treasurer, the LGU Assessor, and (for foreign retirees) the PRA. Below is every form you'll need, with a direct link to the official source. Click any link to download or open the form on the issuing agency's website.
All links open the official Philippine government source. Forms, fees, and procedural requirements change periodically — always confirm you have the current version before filing.
Bureau of Internal Revenue · BIR
Tax forms required to file Capital Gains Tax (CGT) and Documentary Stamp Tax (DST), and to obtain the eCAR — the Electronic Certificate Authorizing Registration that gates Registry of Deeds registration.
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Download PDFForm 1706Capital Gains Tax Return — One-Time Transactions
Filed by the Seller within 30 days of notarization of the Deed of Absolute Sale. Computes the 6% CGT on the higher of selling price, BIR zonal value, or assessor's FMV.
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Download PDFForm 2000-OTDocumentary Stamp Tax Declaration — One-Time
Filed by the Buyer by the 5th day of the month following notarization. Computes the 1.5% DST on the same tax base used for CGT. Required before BIR will issue the eCAR.
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Download PDFForm 1606Withholding Tax Remittance — Sale of Real Property
Used in lieu of Form 1706 when the property is classified as an ordinary asset (held as part of the seller's trade or business). The withholding agent is the Buyer.
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Download PDFAnnexes D1–D10Documentary Requirements Checklist for eCAR
The official BIR checklist of supporting documents needed for issuance of the eCAR. Includes apostille requirements for foreign-executed deeds and SPAs, escrow agreements, and rescission letters.
Land Registration Authority · LRA
Standardized deed and information forms used at the Registry of Deeds. The Mandatory Registration Information (MRI) forms below were made required under LRA Circular 17-2021.
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Download DOCXDOAS TemplateDeed of Absolute Sale (LRA Sample Form)
Official LRA template for the Deed of Absolute Sale, downloadable as a Word document. A useful starting point that can be customized by counsel before notarization. The LRA's mandatory registration data fields are based on this structure.
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Download DOCXSPASpecial Power of Attorney
Required when a party signs through a representative — common when the foreign Buyer is overseas at closing. If executed abroad, must be apostilled or consularized at the nearest Philippine embassy or consulate.
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Visit eSerbisyoeSerbisyoCertified True Copy of Title — Online Request
The LRA's online portal for ordering Certified True Copies of TCTs and CCTs nationwide, with door-to-door delivery. Essential due-diligence document — escrow conditions require a CTC dated within 30 days of closing.
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Visit RD DirectoryRD DirectoryRegistry of Deeds Locator
Locator for the Registry of Deeds having jurisdiction over the property. Each city and province has its own RD. The Anywhere-to-Anywhere (A2A) program now allows requests at any computerized RD nationwide.
Local Government Units · LGUs
Forms vary by city or municipality. The two most-needed are the Real Property Tax Clearance from the Treasurer's Office and the new Tax Declaration from the Assessor's Office. Use the DILG directory to find the correct LGU office for your property.
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DILG DirectoryRPT ClearanceReal Property Tax Clearance (Treasurer's Office)
Issued by the LGU Treasurer's Office showing the Seller has no RPT arrears. Required before the BIR will issue the eCAR. Each city or municipality has its own form.
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DILG DirectoryNew Tax DecApplication for New Tax Declaration (Assessor's Office)
Filed at the LGU Assessor's Office after the new title issues from the Registry of Deeds. The Assessor cancels the Seller's Tax Declaration and issues a new one in the Buyer's name. The final post-closing step.
Philippine Retirement Authority · PRA
SRRV application forms for foreign retirees who want to convert their qualifying deposit into a Philippine real estate investment. Under the September 2025 restructure, the minimum age has been lowered to 40, and only Classic and Courtesy streams remain.
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Download PDFPRA Form 01SRRV Application — Principal Applicant (English)
The official PRA application form for the foreign retiree. Also available in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean from the PRA downloads page.
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Download PDFPRA-CR-0001Checklist of Requirements for SRRV Application
The official PRA documentary requirements checklist, broken down by SRRV stream. Specifies pension thresholds, deposit amounts, ID fees, and additional supporting documents.
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Visit PRA DownloadsPRA Form 02SRRV Application — Dependent (Spouse / Child)
Used to add a spouse or unmarried child under 21 to a Principal's SRRV application. The Principal may bring one spouse and unmarried children without additional deposit; additional children require US$15,000 each.
Other Authoritative Sources
Supporting government resources buyers and counsel commonly need at closing — apostille services for foreign-executed documents and AMLA compliance information.
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Visit DFADFAApostille Service — Department of Foreign Affairs
The Philippines is a party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. Documents executed abroad — SPAs, foreign deeds, foreign police clearances for SRRV — must be apostilled in the country of origin. The DFA issues apostilles for Philippine-executed documents needed abroad.
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Visit AMLCAMLCAnti-Money Laundering Council Resources
Customer due diligence guidelines, source-of-funds documentation requirements, and reporting thresholds under RA 9160. Real estate transactions with foreign buyers require enhanced due diligence — useful reference for both clients and counsel.
We shepherd these forms through the system.
Knowing which form to file is half the battle. The other half is filing on time at the right office, paying the right amount, and tracking each receipt through the closing. That's our job.