28/05/2026
GUIDE ON THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR NEW BUSINESS PERMIT
The following are the procedures and requirements in acquiring a New Business Permit. Applicants are advised to comply with all documentary and regulatory requirements to facilitate the processing and approval of their application.
PROCESS FLOW
Submission of Application → Assessment → Releasing
1. Submission of Application
Applicants shall prepare and submit the following documentary requirements to the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO):
• Accomplished Business Permit Application Form
• One (1) piece 1×1 ID picture of the employer and employees
• Business Registration issued by:
* Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) for Sole Proprietorship
* Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for Partnership/Corporation
* Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) for Cooperative
* Contract of Lease (if rented) or Proof of Ownership
* Location Sketch (attached to the application form)
* Photo of the business establishment
* Barangay Business Certificate
* Other requirements as may be required by the Local Government Unit (LGU), depending on the nature of business
Applicants are not required to secure a Barangay Clearance from their respective barangays, as the issuance and processing of the Barangay Business Certificate is already included in the service process.
2. Assessment
The submitted application form and documentary requirements shall undergo assessment, verification, and encoding for the generation of the Tax Order of Payment (TOP), subject to applicable laws, ordinances, and business classification.
Applicants shall proceed to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) for the issuance of the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC), which shall form part of the documentary requirements.
Thereafter, applicants shall proceed to the Cashier’s Office for payment of the assessed fees.
3. Release of Business Permit
Upon confirmation of payment and completion of all documentary and compliance requirements, the Business Permit shall be prepared, printed, and released to the applicant by the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO).