Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO)
External Service
1. Issuance of Business Permits
This service is issued to all business owners/operators before the start of their business operations.
Office or Division:
Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO)
Classification:
Simple
Type of Transaction:
G2B – Government to Business
Who may avail:
Business Owners
Checklist of Requirements:
For New Applicants:
| Document | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| Proof of Business Registration, Incorporation, or Legal Personality | DTI/SEC/Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) |
| Proof of Right to Use Location as Business Address | – If owned: Transfer Certificate of Title or Tax Declaration – If not owned: Contract of Lease, Memorandum of Agreement, or Written Consent from Property Owner |
| Location Plan or Sketch of the Location | From the Owner |
| Fire Safety Inspection Certificate for Occupancy | Bureau of Fire Protection |
| Business Capitalization (Basis for Computing Taxes, Fees, and Charges) | Proprietor |
For Renewal:
| Document | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| Proof of Annual Gross Receipts | Income Tax Return |
Client Steps
| Step | Agency Actions | Processing Time | Person Responsible | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. File Application | One-time verification of application, submission of documents | 15 minutes for submission, 1-2 days for ocular inspection | BPLO Staff & BPLO-JIT | None |
| 2. Get Assessment and Pay | Assessment of taxes, fees, and charges, payment acceptance | 15-25 minutes per payment item | City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) | Environmental Certificate: ₱50.00 OBO Certificate: As shown in schedule Sanitary Permit: ₱80.00 per personnel Zoning Certificate: ₱50.00 Assessor’s Certificate: As per OR Business Tax Assessment Bill: As per Assessment FSIC: As shown in BFP Assessment |
| 3. Claim Permit | Release of Business Permit and other regulatory permits/clearances | 1/2 day | BPLO Staff | None |
Total Processing Time: 2-3 days
2. Request for Issuance of Mayor’s Tricycle Permit
This service is issued to all Tricycle Operators within their jurisdiction.
Office or Division:
Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO)
Classification:
Simple
Type of Transaction:
G2B – Government to Business
Who may avail:
Tricycle Owners
Checklist of Requirements:
| Document | Where to Secure |
|---|---|
| Barangay Clearance | Barangay (Proof of Residency) |
| Police Clearance | Philippine National Police |
| Previous Year’s Franchise Permit | Tricycle Owner |
Client Steps
| Step | Agency Actions | Processing Time | Person Responsible | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. File Application | One-time verification and assessment | 15 minutes | BPLO Designate or Admin Aide | None |
| 2. Pay Fees | Acceptance of payment and issuance of OR as proof of payment | 10 minutes | Cashier CTO | Filing Fee: ₱150.00 Annual Fee: ₱300.00 Operating Fee: ₱150.00 Driver’s ID Fee: ₱50.00 Plate Fee: ₱100.00 |
| 3. Claim Franchise Permit | Check OR and release of Franchise Permit | 15 minutes | BPLO Designate or Admin Aide | As per OR paid at CTO |
Total Fees: ₱750.00
Total Processing Time: 40 minutes