From the date of initial application for registration, how many days may a new branch office be managed?

• A. 30 days
• B. 90 days
• C. 125 days
• D. 180 days

Answer: (C)

A new branch office can be managed for a limited period while the registration application is being processed. The clock starts when the BSIS receives the initial application for registration, and you have a window of 125 days for someone in the branch to oversee operations under the pending registration. This gives enough time to appoint a qualified, registered manager and complete the registration without interrupting the branch’s start-up.

Why 125 days fits: it provides a practical, finite timeframe to move a branch from opening to a fully registered state, without allowing indefinite operation under provisional conditions. It balances the need for timely processing with the requirement that there be a properly registered person in charge.

So, the allowable period is 125 days from the date the initial application is received.