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.
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