This statistical activity is a regular undertaking by the PSA to provide an updated and reliable sampling frame for the establishment and enterprise-based census and surveys. ULE aims to revisit and update the status of temporary closed or stopped establishment operations during the previous conduct of ULE.

Data from the List of Establishments (LE) are used by the government in the formulation of policy recommendations and in monitoring and implementation of industry development programs in the country as well as by the private sector.

An establishment, which is the unit of enumeration, is defined as an economic unit which engages in one or predominantly one kind of economic activity; under single ownership or control, that is under a single legal entity; and, at a single fixed physical location.

Data items to be collected in the listing are the following:

1. Business and Registered Name;
2. Business Tax Identification Number;
3. Business Address;
4. Contact Information;
5. Economic Area;
6. Franchise Information;
7. Legal Organization;
8. Economic Organization;
9. Nationality of Owner/Major Stockholder/Contributor;
10. Economic Activity or Business;
11. E-Commerce Transactions;
12. Year Started Operation;
13. Total Employment and Paid Employees;
14. Workers on Sub-Contract Agreement or Under Manpower Agencies/Contractors;
15. Total Assets;
16. Name and Address of Parent Company;
17. Total Number of Branches;
18. Maximum Farm Capacity of Establishments Engaged in Livestock and Poultry;
19. Animal Inventory of Establishments Engaged in Livestock and Poultry;
20. Establishment general Information;
21. Status of Operation and Plan; and
22. Engagement in Online Business Platform.

The ULE was reviewed and cleared for conduct under the Statistical Survey Review and Clearance System (SSRCS), a mechanism being implemented by the PSA by virtue of Rule 28 of Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of Republic Act (RA) No. 10625 to:

1. ensure sound design for data collection;
2. minimize the burden placed upon respondent;
3. effect economy in statistical data collection;
4. eliminate unnecessary duplication of statistical data collection efforts; and
5. achieve better coordination of government statistical activities.