Contract Bonds
Bid Bond
Bid security supporting a proposal submitted to a Philippine government agency or private project owner.
- Typical validity:
- Follows the bid validity period stated in the bidding documents
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
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Bond Types
The central library for surety bonds used in the Philippines. Each guide covers purpose, typical uses, parties, documentary requirements, process, and FAQs. Approval, premium, and collateral remain subject to the issuing insurance company.
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Contract Bonds
Bid, performance, advance payment, warranty, and related security for construction and supply contracts.
Contract Bonds
Performance Bond
Performance security guaranteeing faithful performance of an awarded contract.
- Typical validity:
- Usually co-terminous with the contract period plus the defects liability period
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Contract Bonds
Advance Payment Bond
Security for mobilization or down payments released ahead of accomplishment.
- Typical validity:
- Until the advance is fully recouped from progress billings
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Contract Bonds
Warranty Bond
Defects liability security covering the warranty period after completion.
- Typical validity:
- Follows the contractual warranty or defects liability period
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Contract Bonds
Maintenance Bond
Security for maintenance obligations during an agreed post-completion period.
- Typical validity:
- Runs for the maintenance period stated in the contract
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Contract Bonds
Payment Bond
Security for payment of labor, materials, and subcontractor obligations on a project.
- Typical validity:
- Usually co-terminous with the construction period
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Contract Bonds
Retention Bond
A surety alternative to cash retention withheld from progress billings.
- Typical validity:
- Commonly until the end of the defects liability period
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Contract Bonds
Supply Bond
Security for delivery obligations under a supply or purchase contract.
- Typical validity:
- Follows the delivery period stated in the supply contract
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Contract Bonds
Completion Bond
Security assuring that a project or undertaking will be carried through to completion.
- Typical validity:
- Runs until certified completion of the project
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Commercial Surety Bonds
Fidelity, license and permit, customs, tax, utility, lease, and general commercial undertakings.
Commercial Surety Bonds
General Surety Bond
A general-purpose surety undertaking supporting an obligation owed to a named obligee.
- Typical validity:
- As stated in the bond wording, commonly one year and renewable
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Commercial Surety Bonds
Fidelity Bond
Protection against loss caused by dishonest acts of employees who handle money or property.
- Typical validity:
- Commonly one year, renewable annually
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Commercial Surety Bonds
License and Permit Bond
Bond required by a government agency or LGU as a condition for a license, permit, or accreditation.
- Typical validity:
- Usually co-terminous with the license or permit period
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Commercial Surety Bonds
Customs Bond
Surety undertakings required by the Bureau of Customs for regulated import and transit transactions.
- Typical validity:
- Transaction-specific or annual, depending on the customs regime
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Commercial Surety Bonds
Tax Bond
Security for tax obligations, assessments, or excise-related requirements.
- Typical validity:
- As prescribed by the revenue authority, commonly annual
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Commercial Surety Bonds
Utility Bond
Security posted to a utility provider in place of a cash deposit for service.
- Typical validity:
- Commonly one year, renewable while service continues
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Commercial Surety Bonds
Lease Bond
Security for rental and related obligations under a lease agreement.
- Typical validity:
- Usually co-terminous with the lease term
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Commercial Surety Bonds
Lost Instrument Bond
Bond supporting replacement of a lost certificate, check, or document of title.
- Typical validity:
- As required by the issuer, commonly one year or longer
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Commercial Surety Bonds
Indemnity Bond
Undertaking to indemnify an obligee against loss arising from a specified act or omission.
- Typical validity:
- As stated in the wording; often until formalities are completed
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Judicial Bonds
Court bonds for provisional remedies, appeals, estates, guardianship, and fiduciary appointments.
Judicial Bonds
Judicial Bond
Court-required bonds for provisional remedies, appeals, and fiduciary appointments.
- Typical validity:
- Remains in force until discharged or released by the court
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Judicial Bonds
Civil Bond
General term for bonds filed in civil proceedings before Philippine courts.
- Typical validity:
- Until the court discharges or releases the bond
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Judicial Bonds
Appeal Bond
Bond filed to perfect an appeal or to stay execution of a judgment pending review.
- Typical validity:
- Until the appeal is resolved and the bond is released
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Judicial Bonds
Attachment Bond
Bond required to obtain a writ of preliminary attachment against a defendant's property.
- Typical validity:
- Until the court discharges the writ or releases the bond
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Judicial Bonds
Injunction Bond
Bond required before issuance of a temporary restraining order or preliminary injunction.
- Typical validity:
- Until the injunction is dissolved or the bond is released
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Judicial Bonds
Replevin Bond
Bond required to recover possession of personal property through a writ of replevin.
- Typical validity:
- Until the case is resolved and the court releases the bond
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Judicial Bonds
Guardian Bond
Bond securing faithful performance by a court-appointed guardian of a minor or incapacitated person.
- Typical validity:
- Remains in force while the guardianship subsists
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Judicial Bonds
Administrator's Bond
Bond required of a court-appointed administrator of a decedent's estate.
- Typical validity:
- Remains in force until the estate is settled and the bond is released
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Judicial Bonds
Executor's Bond
Bond required of an executor named in a will and appointed by the probate court.
- Typical validity:
- Remains in force until the estate is closed and the bond is released
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Judicial Bonds
Heirs Bond
Bond posted in connection with extrajudicial settlement or distribution of an estate to heirs.
- Typical validity:
- Commonly two years from the date of distribution
- Application difficulty:
- Easy
Corporate Surety
Surety facilities, financial and commercial guarantees, and bank guarantee comparisons.
Corporate Surety
Corporate Surety
How corporations use surety facilities to support contracts, credit, and compliance.
- Typical validity:
- Facility reviewed annually; individual bonds follow their own terms
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Corporate Surety
Bank Guarantee vs Surety Bond
A practical comparison of bank guarantees and surety bonds for Philippine transactions.
- Typical validity:
- Depends on the underlying requirement
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
Corporate Surety
Financial Guarantee Bond
Surety undertaking that guarantees payment of a definite financial obligation.
- Typical validity:
- As stated in the guaranteed obligation, commonly annual
- Application difficulty:
- Complex
Corporate Surety
Commercial Guarantee Bond
Guarantee supporting commercial obligations between businesses.
- Typical validity:
- Commonly one year, renewable with the commercial agreement
- Application difficulty:
- Moderate
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