The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of the Philippines has extended the temporary use of the 2020 General Information Sheet (GIS) Form for corporations filing through the Electronic Filing and Submission Tool (eFAST) until June 30, 2026.
According to the notice issued on May 12, 2026, the extension allows corporations additional time to complete the necessary setup and access requirements for the Hierarchical and Applicable Relations and Beneficial Ownership Registry (HARBOR). HARBOR is the SEC’s online platform for submitting beneficial ownership information.
The SEC clarified that the 2020 GIS Form remains available for download through its website and may continue to be used for eFAST submissions during the extended period.
The Commission also advised corporations and the public that assistance for concerns related to eFAST, eSECURE, or HARBOR may be obtained by visiting the SEC Headquarters in Makati City or the nearest SEC Extension Office for on-site support.
For inquiries and follow-ups, the SEC provided the following support channels:
- Phone support through 1-4SEC (1-4732)
- Digital assistance via the SEC iMessage portal
The notice forms part of the SEC’s ongoing efforts to facilitate compliance and support corporations during the transition to its enhanced digital filing and beneficial ownership reporting systems.
