Securing a business permit from designated Local Government Unit (LGU) is quite complex and requires a lot of documents. Procedures in acquiring the documents vary depending on city municipality where your business is situated.
Requirements:
- Completely filled-out and notarized Business Permit Application Form
- Locational Clearance
- Barangay Clearance
- If applicant property owner:
- Latest Real property Tax Receipt
- Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT)/ Condominium Certificate of Title (CCT)
- If applicant is lesse – Lease Contract
- Vicinity / Location Map (sketch)
- Occupancy Permit/Clearance:
- Occupancy Permit from issued by City Government – Building Owner
- Occupany Clearance from Building owner and Photocopy of Building Occupancy Permit from lessor-Tenants
- DTI Certificate of Registration
- Community Tax Certificate
- Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
- Fire Permit
- Sanitary Permit
STEPS AND PROCEDURES:
Step #1: Obtain Locational Clearance
The initial step in securing Mayors Permit is to secure Zoning Permit/Locational Clearance which certifies the existing Land Use Plan of a City
- Go to Urban Development Department–Zoning Administration Division (UDD-ZAD) and get application for locational clearance
- Submit accomplished form and requirements 3 to 7
- Releasing of Locational Clearance will be 3-5 working days
Step #2: Assessment and Payment of Fees
After receiving the Location Clearance Certificate, you can start processing your Mayors Permit.
- Go to Business Permit Office, get Business Permit application form and have it notarized
- Submit your accomplished application form together with requirements 1-10
- Get the billing statement and application signed by the City Administrator from the Treasury
- Pay the fees at designated window
Step #3: Fire Permit
Proceed to Bureau of Fire Department, present the paid application for issuance of fire permit
Step #4: Sanitary Permit
Obtain the Sanitary Permit at Health Department by presenting the paid application
Step #5: Releasing of Business Permit
Go back to the Business Permit Office for the release of Mayor’s Permit and business plate.
Disclaimer: Information contained in this article may become outdated and is therefore meant as general guidance only. It is not intended as professional accounting or tax advice.