TARLAC CITY, Tarlac (Feb. 27, 2026) — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set a uniform May 29 deadline for all corporations with a December 31 fiscal year-end to submit their 2026 annual reports.
Under Memorandum Circular No. 9, Series of 2026, the Commission is enforcing a single cutoff date to simplify compliance for businesses.
SEC Chairperson Francis Lim warned that the submission of reportorial requirements is a mandatory duty for all registered entities.
“Filing of reportorial requirements is mandatory, and is a duty that all registered corporations must comply with every year. Failure to file may result in penalties and the suspension or revocation of one’s corporate registration,” Lim said.
The Commission said that a single deadline “reduces confusion and administrative burden, particularly for companies with multiple entities,” encouraging timely submissions.
All filings, including General Information Sheets (GIS) and Audited Financial Statements, must be submitted digitally through the Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST). The SEC confirmed it will no longer accept reports via email, mail, or over-the-counter submission.
Stock and non-stock corporations with assets or liabilities exceeding P3 million are required to submit audited financial statements.
Meanwhile, the GIS must be filed within 30 days of a corporation’s annual meeting.
Failure to meet the May 29 AFS deadline will result in applicable penalties and potential suspension of registration.
