Once your SEC Certificate of Incorporation is issued, your corporation cannot legally open its physical doors in Metropolitan Cebu without a Mayor’s Permit (LGU Business Permit).
Key Pre-requisite: Barangay Clearance
Before heading to the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), you must visit the specific Barangay hall where your office or commercial space is located to secure a Barangay Business Clearance.
Required Documents for the Mayor’s Permit:
SEC Certificate of Incorporation, Articles of Incorporation, & By-Laws
Barangay Business Clearance
Executed Contract of Lease or Proof of Property Ownership
Sketch map of the business location
Locational / Zoning Clearance
Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
Sanitary Permit & Health Clearances
Pro-Tip for Cebu Entrepreneurs:
Cebu City (City Hall at Plaza Sugbo), Mandaue City, and Lapu-Lapu City each maintain independent BPLO offices. Ensure your zoning compliance is cleared prior to signing long-term lease contracts to avoid costly delays.
Navigating the business landscape in the Philippines can be both rewarding and intricate. Whether you’re embarking on a new venture or scaling up, ensuring that your corporate endeavors are in line with local regulations is paramount.
At CBOS Business Solutions Inc., we pride ourselves on simplifying these processes for our clients. As a seasoned professional services company, we offer comprehensive assistance with SEC Registration, Visa processing, and a myriad of other essential business requirements. Our team of experts is dedicated to ensuring that your business is compliant, well-established, and ready to thrive in the Philippine market.
Why venture into the complexities of business registration and compliance alone? Allow our team to guide you every step of the way. After all, your success is our commitment.
Get in touch today and let us be your partner in achieving your business goals in the Philippines.
Email Address: gerald.bernardo@cbos.com.ph
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