Here are the basics about buying, selling, and partnering with GoodnessCities.
What is GoodnessCities?
GoodnessCities is a community-first marketplace designed to connect people with meaningful products, services, and purpose-led opportunities.
Who can apply to sell?
GoodnessCities may accept independent sellers, home-based businesses, creators, digital product sellers, service providers, and selected established brands, subject to review and approval.
What can be sold on the platform?
Approved sellers may offer physical products, selected food items, digital products, and certain services or bookings, depending on category fit and compliance requirements.
Does GoodnessCities charge seller fees?
GoodnessCities uses transparent, category-based pricing. Detailed rates and applicable terms are shared during seller onboarding or partnership review.
Are payment or processing fees separate?
Some payment methods or channels may involve separate processing or convenience fees. Where applicable, these are disclosed clearly in the transaction flow or seller terms.
Do sellers need to handle their own permits and taxes?
Sellers are responsible for making sure their business complies with applicable laws, permits, registrations, and tax requirements. Depending on the platform and payment structure, certain tax-related deductions may also apply where required by law.
Can larger brands or companies join?
Yes. Selected brands, organizations, and enterprise partners may explore official stores, campaigns, or partnership opportunities through a separate review process.
How do I apply?
Sellers and partners can apply through the relevant application or inquiry page. Applications are reviewed to help ensure category fit, quality, and platform alignment.
Where can I see detailed seller rules or partnership terms?
Detailed terms, operational guidelines, and category-specific requirements are shared during onboarding, review, or approved partnership discussions.
Do I need BIR registration to sell on GoodnessCities?
Yes. All sellers are required to hold a valid BIR Certificate of Registration (COR) or eCOR before their store can be activated. You must submit your BIR COR as part of your compliance documents. This is a firm requirement — stores without verified BIR registration cannot be made live on the platform.
What documents do I need to submit before I can start selling?
At minimum, you must submit your BIR COR/eCOR. Depending on your business structure, you also need:
- Sole proprietors: DTI Certificate of Business Name Registration
- Corporations / Partnerships: SEC Certificate of Incorporation or Registration
- Cooperatives: CDA Certificate of Registration
You will also need to declare your legal business name, trade name, and the store name you will use on the platform. Submit documents by email to hello@goodnesscities.com with subject line: “Compliance Documents — [Your Store Name]”.
How does tax withholding work for sellers?
Sellers are individually responsible for their own income tax and business tax obligations under Philippine law. If GoodnessCities is required by applicable BIR regulation to withhold creditable withholding tax (CWT) on payouts, this will be deducted from disbursements and the corresponding BIR Form 2307 will be issued to the seller within the prescribed period.
Sellers claiming a reduced or exempt withholding rate must submit a Sworn Declaration per applicable BIR revenue regulations. For tax questions specific to your situation, we recommend consulting a Philippine Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
What happens if my compliance documents expire?
You will receive an email reminder 30 days before your documents are set to expire. If updated documents are not submitted by the expiry date, your store will be automatically paused until new documents are verified. This is required to maintain the platform’s compliance with Philippine tax and business registration laws. To renew, email updated documents to hello@goodnesscities.com.
Will GoodnessCities issue invoices for orders?
GoodnessCities generates a platform order invoice for each completed purchase, which buyers and sellers can access through their accounts. Note that this platform invoice does not replace a seller’s own BIR-registered invoicing obligations under Philippine law. Sellers who are required to issue BIR-registered invoices must do so directly in compliance with applicable BIR regulations.