Zamboanga City - Renew Business Permit (Mayors Permit)

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Procedure

This procedure explains various ways to Renew Business Permit (Mayors Permit) in Zamboanga City.

Apply In Person

1. Here are the procedures on how you can renew a Mayor's Permit or Business Permit in the Philippines. First thing you need to do is check the 'Required Documents' section and prepare all the documents you will need to submit when you renew your business permit. Bring the original and a photocopy of all of your documents. For the Community Tax Certificate (CTC) you can apply for one at the city hall or from your local barangay. To know more about how you can secure a CTC you can click this link - Philippines - Obtain a Community Tax Certificate (Cedula).
2. Complete a renewal form. The form is available at the Business Permit Office. Important: See if you can download the form online. Please note that there's no central form for this procedure. Each local government uses their own form. They also have their own way of processing applications. Some LGUs still requires their applicants to come in to the city hall to process their application. While some LGUs like the City of Manila and Quezon City, set up a website/app where their residents can apply for transactions without the need to go to the city hall. It is very important that you check first your LGUs website for any announcement regarding their "new normal policies". Due to the threat of coronavirus most offices implement health protocols when it comes with accepting visitors or walk in applicants. You may be asked to book an appointment first. Use the link under 'Office Locations & Contacts' section to search for your local city government's contact information and website.
3. Submit the completed application form together with all the required documents to the Business Permit Office (BP). The BP personnel will check your documents, encode the business transaction form details and compute the business permit fee. The BP personnel will also issue a computer generated Business Identification Number (BIN) slip to the applicant.
4. Proceed to the License Division of the City Treasurers Office for computation and assessment of Business Tax and Regulatory Fees. Present the issued Business Identification Number to the licensing officer on duty. The licensing officer will then compute and generate the License and Regulatory Fees Form which shall be then issued to the applicant.
5. Pay the license and regulatory fees. The cashier will validate the LRF Form which shall serve as the Official Receipt.
6. Go back to the Business Permit Office. After verifying the Official Receipt, a personnel will generate the Business Permit and it will be released to the applicant after it was signed by the BP Director.

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Required Documents

1. Filled-out Application Form (usually in 3 sets)
2. Financial Documents such as but not limited to: Sales Journal; Certificate of Gross issued by the Lessor (for Mall Tenants); Percentage Returns; Annual Income Tax Return and Comparative Financial Statement of the preceding year.
3. OLD Business Permit
4. Original Barangay Clearance w/ Official Receipt
5. Certificate of Property Holdings, if Lessor
6. Real Property Tax Clearance, if Owned
7. Contract of Lease, if Renting
8. Public Liability Insurance (for Restaurants, Cinemas, Malls, etc.)
9. CTC (Community Tax Certificate-CEDULA)

Notes:

• Some businesses may be asked to submit additional documents like BSP Certificate of Registration or Authority to Operate for banks, or BFAD License to Operate for drugstores. The documents vary depending on the line of business. Do check your local government's website to know more.
• Bring the original and a photocopy of all of your documents.

Office Locations & Contacts

SEARCH: Local Government Units - Directory
Click the link above to search for your LGU's contact details.
Type in the name of your city or municipality.
Contact information and links to your local government's website will appear if it is available.

Eligibility

• Businesses issued with business permit (last year) and who would like to continue their operation for another year.

Reminder: If you think you no longer need to renew your permit because you already closed your business, please be informed that you still have to formally apply for this, meaning you need to actually submit an application to inform your LGU that you are closing or already closed your business. The procedure is called 'Retiring a Business'.

Fees

• Fees vary and it will be computed by your city's/province's License and Permit Division.

Validity

• Business permits are only valid for one calendar year (until December 31). It must be renewed within the first 20 days of the following year.

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Processing Time

• It may take 1 to 3 working days to process your application.

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Instructions

• Business permit or Mayor's Permit is obtained from the city or municipality where you are conducting your business.
• Mayor's / Business Permit Application Forms are available at your local Business Permits and Licensing Department. Some LGUs made their form available for download through their website. You can do a quick search online to see if you can download and complete the application form ahead of your visit. Note: Use link provided under 'Office Locations & Contacts' section to search for your local government's contact information and website.

Required Information

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Need for the Document

• Business permits are issued to ensure the payment of the taxes and related fees to the city, as well as to regulate business activities for security, sanitary, safety and propriety purposes. You need to renew your business permit (Mayor's Permit) every year. You might be asked to pay a penalty if you are caught operating a business with expired business permit.

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External Links

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