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Business Permit Application

Securing New Business Permit
Office or Division: Business Permits and Licensing Office
Classification: Simple / Complex
Type of Transaction: G2B – Government to Business Entity
Who may avail: General Public
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE

1. Notarized application form (triplicate copy)

  • Number of Employees
  • Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital

Taxpayer

2. Locational Clearance for Business & with Barangay Clearance

Zoning Division, Makati City Hall

3. Contract of lease between the lessor and lessee. If Leased attach Mayor's Permit of the Building owner/ landlord as a Real Estate Lessor.

3.1 If not, Contract of Lease between the Lessee and the Sub-Lessee with conformity of the Owner or the Bldg. Administrator.

3.2 If Owned, Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or Tax Declaration.

Property Owner / Lessor / Sub-Lessor

4. Proof of Business Name Registration and Activity/Nature of business

4.1 Sole/single proprietorship – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

4.2 Approved Articles of Incorporation / Articles of Partnership / One Person Corporation – Security Exchange Commission (SEC)

4.3 Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)

DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) / SEC (Security Exchange Commission) / CDA (Cooperative Development Authority)

5. Public Liability Insurance (CGL)

Accredited Insurance Agency

6. FSIC for Business – (Pre-requisite to the issuance of Business Permits)

Bureau of Fire Protection

7. Inspection Report and/or Picture of Establishment (Front/Passage & Inside)

BPLO, Inspection Division

8. Other pertinent information, documents and data that maybe required by law or regulation depending on the nature or type of business.

NGA’S / LGU’S
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS FEES TO BE PAID PROCESSING TIME PERSON RESPONSIBLE

1. Submit the application & required documents to Counter 10 - 17

1. Receive the required documents and check for completeness

1.1 Assess fees, taxes and charges

Refer to Sec. 3A.02 & 03 (Business Tax), Sec. 4A.01, 02 & 03 (Mayor's Permit Fees), Sec. 5F.01 (Sanitary Permit Fees) & Sec. 5G.01 (Garbage Fees) of Revised Makati Revenue Code & Fire Code of the Philippines

30 minutes

Assessor, BPLO


W10 to W17

Note: If business is considered "subject for inspection", instruct the Taxpayer to proceed to Inspection Division.

2. Approve Business Permit Application & Assessment

Chief, BPLO (for & by Authority of the Mayor)

2. Pay corresponding fees at the cashier

3. Accept Payment

5 minutes

Cashier, Business Tax Division

3. Return to the BPLO for the processing and release of Business/Mayor's Permit and other pertinent documents

4. Release approved Business/Mayor's Permit and other pertinent documents to applicant

15 minutes

Receiving / Releasing Clerk, BPLO W6 to W9

TOTAL

50 minutes


For Business Permit Renewal
Office or Division: Business Permits and Licensing Office
Classification: Simple / Complex
Type of Transaction: G2B – Government to Business Entity
Who may avail: General Public
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE

1. Notarized application form (triplicate copy)

  • Declaration of Gross Sales / Receipts for the preceding year.
  • Number of Employees
  • Capital Investment / Paid-up Capital

Taxpayer

2. Previous Year Mayor’s Business Permit / Billing Assessment / Official Receipt

Taxpayer

3. Income Tax Return and Audited Financial statements for the preceding year which were filed with the BIR on the current year.

Example: Income Tax Returns and FS for the taxable year 2023 which were filed and paid with the BIR on or before April 15, 2024.

3.1 For Consolidated FS/ITR, attached breakdown of gross sales /receipts & proof of payment from other City / Municipalities.

3.2 For Fiscal Year FS/ITR, attached breakdown of gross sales/receipts from January to December.

BIR & Business Owner

4. FSIC for Business – (Pre-requisite to the issuance of Business Permits)

Bureau of Fire Protection

5. Public Liability Insurance (CGL)

Accredited Insurance Agency

6. Other pertinent information, documents and data that maybe required by law or regulation depending on the nature or type of business.

NGA’S / LGU’S
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS FEES TO BE PAID PROCESSING TIME PERSON RESPONSIBLE

1. Submit the application & required documents to Counter 10 - 17

1. Receive the required documents and check for completeness

1.1 Assess fees, taxes and charges

Refer to Sec. 3A.02 & 03 (Business Tax), Sec. 4A.01, 02 & 03 (Mayor's Permit Fees), Sec. 5F.01 (Sanitary Permit Fees) & Sec. 5G.01 (Garbage Fees) of Revised Makati Revenue Code & Fire Code of the Philippines

30 minutes

Assessor, BPLO


W10 to W17

2. Approve Business Permit Application & Assessment

Chief, BPLO (for & by Authority of the Mayor)

2. Pay corresponding fees at the cashier

3. Accept Payment

5 minutes

Cashier, Business Tax Division

3. Return to the BPLO for the processing and release of Business/Mayor's Permit and other pertinent documents

4. Release approved Business/Mayor's Permit and other pertinent documents to applicant

15 minutes

Receiving / Releasing Clerk, BPLO W6 to W9

TOTAL

50 minutes

* Except during renewal period (January). (R.A. 11032 will follow: three (3) working days in the case of simple transactions, seven (7) working days in the case of complex transactions & twenty (20) working days in the case of danger to public.)


Electronic Business One Stop Shop Online Application
Office or Division: Business Permits and Licensing Office
Classification: Simple / Complex
Type of Transaction: G2B – Government to Business Entity
Who may avail: General Public
CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS WHERE TO SECURE

1. Locational Clearance for Business & with Barangay Clearance

Zoning Division, Makati City Hall

2. Contract of lease between the lessor and lessee. If Leased attach Mayor's Permit of the Building owner/ landlord as a Real Estate Lessor.

2.1 If not, Contract of Lease between the Lessee and the Sub-Lessee with conformity of the Owner or the Bldg. Administrator.

2.2 If Owned, Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) or Tax Declaration.

Property Owner / Lessor / Sub-Lessor

3. Proof of Business Name Registration and Activity/Nature of business

3.1 Sole/single proprietorship – Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)

3.2 Approved Articles of Incorporation / Articles of Partnership / One Person Corporation – Security Exchange Commission (SEC)

3.3 Cooperative Development Authority (CDA)

DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) / SEC (Security Exchange Commission) / CDA (Cooperative Development Authority)

4. Public Liability Insurance (CGL)

Accredited Insurance Agency

5. Inspection Report and/or Picture of Establishment (Front/Passage & Inside)

BPLO, Inspection Division

6. FSIC for Business – (Pre-requisite to the issuance of Business Permits)

Bureau of Fire Protection

7. Other pertinent information, documents and data that maybe required by law or regulation depending on the nature or type of business.

NGA’S / LGU’S
CLIENT STEPS AGENCY ACTIONS FEES TO BE PAID PROCESSING TIME PERSON RESPONSIBLE

1. Apply thru Makati Web Portal App / maka-eboss.ph and sign in/up application form with all the required documents and clearances for evaluation, processing and approval

1. Receive the required documents and check for completeness

1.1 Assess fees, taxes and charges

Refer to Sec. 3A.02 & 03 (Business Tax), Sec. 4A.01, 02 & 03 (Mayor's Permit Fees), Sec. 5F.01 (Sanitary Permit Fees) & Sec. 5G.01 (Garbage Fees) of Revised Makati Revenue Code & Fire Code of the Philippines

40 minutes

BPLO Assessor

2.1 Approve Business Permit Application & Assessment

2.2 Disapprove application if with incomplete requirements and inform the applicant about the reason for disapproval.

Chief, BPLO (for & by Authority of the Mayor)

2. View / Print Electronic Billing Assessment and Pay through Online – MAKA-connect

3. Generate Billing Assessment

5 minutes

BPLO Processing Clerk

3. Print Electronic Business/Mayor’s Permit

4. Generate Business / Mayor's Permit

5 minutes

BPLO Processing Clerk

TOTAL

50 minutes

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List of Permits/Clearances from National Government Agencies for Selected Sectors
Line of Business/Sector Permit/Clearance Needed Issuing National Government Agency
All establishment Fire Safety Inspection Certificate Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
Animal Facilities Certificate of Registration Bureau of animal Industry
Brokers/Merchants involved in the sale of commodities for future transaction Future Commodity Merchant/Broker License Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Custom Brokerage’s Business Custom Broker’s License Customs Brokers Commission
  • Drugstores/Pharmacy
  • Medical Devices
  • Household/Urban Pesticides
  • Veterinary Products
  • Processed Foods
  • Bakery/Bakeshop
  • Toys and Childcare Articles
  • License to Operate
  • Certificate of Product Registration
 Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Forwarders Accreditation for Sea Freight Forwarders Philippine Shippers Bureau
Funeral Homes/Parlors Training Certificate &License of Undertaker & Embalmer Department of Health (DOH)
General/Specialty and Engineering Contractor Contractor’s License Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board
  • Bank
  • Lending
  • Foreign Exchange
  • Pawnshop
  • Other Financial Institutions
 Certificate of Authority to Operate Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
  • LPG Dealer/Refilling Plants
  • Liquid Fuels Retail Outlet/s or Gasoline Station/s
  • Standards Compliance Certificate (SCC)
  • Certificate of Compliance (COC)
 Department of Energy (DOE)
  • Recruitment and Placement for Overseas Employment
  • Manning and Crewing Services
 License to Operate for Recruitment and Placement Agency Department of Migrant Worker (DMW)
Recruitment and Placement of workers for Local Employment License to Operate for Private Employment Agencies Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional Office
Contracting and Sub-contracting Services Certificate of Registration Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
Messengerial and Courier Services Certification Department of Transportation and Communication
Pest Control Services Pest Control License Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority
Pre-School, Elementary and High School Permit to Operate Department of Education (DepEd) Division Office and Regional Office
Real Estate Broker License Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) or Professional Regulatory Board
  • Rent-a-Car
  • Transportation Services
 Franchise/Certificate of Public Conveyance Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board
Security Agencies Certificate of Registration and/or Watchman and Guard Services PCSUCIA/DDO
Dealer of Firearms, Ammunition, Parts, Accessories and Explosive License To Deal Firearms & Explosive Units (Camp Crame)
Spa / Massage Clinic and Services
  • Certificate of Training of Therapist or Masseur/Masseuse
  • License of Therapist or Masseur/Masseuse
  • Department of Health (DOH)
  • TESDA
Repair Shop / Services DTI Accreditation Certificate Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
Practice of Profession PRC / IBP License
  • Philippine Regulatory Commission
  • Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Small Town Lottery (STL) Permit to Operate Philippine Charity and Sweepstakes Office
Telecommunications Firms License to Operate National Telecommunications Commission
Structures within 10km radius of the 10km radius of Communication-Navigation Surveillance Facilities located off- airport Height Clearance Permit Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines
Video Rental Service Registration for Optical Media Business Optical Media Board

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