How to Apply for a Business Permit
The Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), under the Office of the Municipal Mayor, is the primary unit for processing all new and renewal applications for a Mayor’s Permit to operate a business in Alcantara.
The entire process for both new and renewed business permits is classified as a Simple Transaction with a targeted processing time of 35 minutes.
1. Mayor’s Permit of Business (Newly Started)
This process is for any individual or entity establishing a new business within the municipality.
Checklist of Requirements (Prepare 2 Photocopies of each document):
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Document
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Where to Secure
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Business Registration (DTI/SEC/CDA)
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Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), or Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)
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Barangay Clearance
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Your Barangay Hall
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Locational Clearance
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Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC)
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Occupancy Permit
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Office of the Municipal Engineer
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Sanitary Permit & Health Certificate
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Office of the Municipal Health Officer (MHO)
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Fire Safety Inspection Certificate or Official Receipt (OR)
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Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
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Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
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Municipal Treasurer's Office (MTO) or Barangay Hall
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Contract of Lease (If leasing the business space)
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Lessor of the building
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3-Step Process (Total Time: 35 Minutes)
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Step
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Action by Client
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Responsible Office & Time
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Step 1: Submission & Assessment
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Submit the complete checklist of requirements to the BPLO staff.
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BPLO Staff (5 mins): Receive documents, perform initial assessment, and issue an Order of Payment.
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Step 2: Payment of Fees
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Receive the Order of Payment, proceed to the Municipal Treasurer's Office, and pay the corresponding business taxes and fees.
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Municipal Treasurer's Office (10 mins): Receive payment and issue the Official Receipt (OR).
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Step 3: Claiming the Permit
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Return to the BPLO and present the Official Receipt.
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BPLO Staff (20 mins): Verify the OR and issue the signed Mayor's Permit of Business.
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2. Mayor’s Permit of Business (Renewal)
This process is for businesses continuing operations after the previous year’s permit has expired. The renewal process usually takes place during the first 20 days of January.
Checklist of Requirements (Prepare 2 Photocopies of each document):
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Document
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Where to Secure
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Barangay Clearance
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Your Barangay Hall
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Occupancy Permit
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Office of the Municipal Engineer
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Sanitary Permit & Health Certificate
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Office of the Municipal Health Officer (MHO)
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Fire Safety Inspection Certificate or Official Receipt (OR)
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Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
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Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
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Municipal Treasurer's Office (MTO) or Barangay Hall
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Contract of Lease (If leasing the business space)
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Lessor of the building
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Payment of Fees
Renewal fees are based on the gross sales declared by the business owner for the preceding year. Please coordinate with the Municipal Treasurer’s Office for the accurate computation of your business taxes.
Renewal Process (Total Time: 35 Minutes)
The process for permit renewal follows the exact same three-step procedure as applying for a newly started business permit.
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Step
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Action by Client
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Responsible Office & Time
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Step 1: Submission & Assessment
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Submit the complete checklist of requirements to the BPLO staff.
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BPLO Staff (5 mins)
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Step 2: Payment of Fees
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Pay the assessed business taxes and fees.
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Municipal Treasurer's Office (10 mins)
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Step 3: Claiming the Permit
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Present the Official Receipt (OR) to the BPLO.
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BPLO Staff (20 mins)
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