Once your SEC Certificate of Incorporation is issued, your business cannot legally operate until it secures a Mayor’s Permit (Business Permit) from the local government unit (LGU) where your physical office or facility is located.
Step-by-Step LGU Permit Workflow
- Barangay Clearance: Secure clearance from the specific barangay where your office or commercial space sits.
- Occupancy & Zoning Clearance: Verify that your physical address complies with the local land-use plan and building safety codes.
- Unified Business Permit Application (eBOSS):
- Cebu City / Mandaue City: Applications are routed through local online portals or designated Business Permit and Licensing Offices (BPLO).
- Davao City: Processed through Davao’s eBOSS (Electronic Business One-Stop Shop) system (appbts.davaocity.gov.ph).
- Regulatory Clearances:
- Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP).
- City Health Office (CHO) Sanitary Permit.
- City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) Clearance.
- Assessment & Payment: Pay the local business taxes (LBT), regulatory fees, and local taxes at the City Treasurer’s Office.
- Permit Release: Receive the Mayor’s Permit, Business Plate/Sticker, and Sanitary Permit.
Local City Differences
- Cebu & Mandaue: High focus on structural compliance and zoning for BPO/IT Park locations and commercial spaces.
- Davao City: Strict adherence to environmental clearances (CENRO), zoning, and local labor list submissions during the Business Bureau review.
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