Guide on Business Permit Requirements You Must Prepare to Apply
BUSINESS PERMIT REQUIREMENTS – Listed here are the documents required in applying for a Business Permit in the Philippines.
Like in other countries, in the Philippines, you cannot simply start operating a business without gathering a permit and registering your business to offices where it has to be inspectioned by. You need to go through the rigid process to get away from the chances of obtaining penalties.
The ultimate document in operating a business in the Philippines is the Building Permit. It is obtained from the local city or municipal hall and, undeniably, it requires a quite long process that involves different offices in the hall. You need to have loads of patience and energy in processing.
Before you can apply for the Building Permit, you need to go through the business registration first which has their requirements. The certificates and documents released the different government offices are necessary as part of the Business Permit requirements for application.
Below, you can find the Business Permit requirements that you need to obtain apart from registering your business:
Proof of Business Registration
- Certificate of Business Name Registration for business owned by single proprietors
- Articles of Partnership for business owned by partnerships
- Articles of Incorporation for business owned by corporations
- Certificate of Registration for business owned by any of the following:
- cooperatives
- foundations
- associations
With regards to the proof of business registration, they can be obtained from the following offices:
- Certificate of Business Name Registration — Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
- Articles of Partnership — Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Articles of Incorporation — Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
- Certificate of Registration for Cooperatives — Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)
Proof of Business Location
- Barangay Business Clearance
- Contract of Lease if renting
- Transfer Certificate of Title or Tax Declaration if the property is owned
Other Requirements:
- Sketch and Photos of the Location
- Locational Clearance / Zoning Clearance
- Occupancy Permit
- Public Liability Insurance
In case the Business Permit application is filed by an authorized representative of the business owner, the representative must bring an Authorization Letter or the Special Power of Attorney and valid ID.
Local government units may have additional requirements for Business Permit application. Make sure that you gather all the documents required by your LGU.