Think Big for your Business

The City of Taguig is among the top business-friendly cities in the Philippines because we offer the following benefits:

• Lower tax rates compared to neighboring cities
• Ease of doing business
• Efficient services
• Corruption-free policies
• World-class facilities
• Strategic location - easy access to airport, major roads, transportation, and other financial districts
• Wide range of accommodations
• Vast choices for dining, recreation, entertainment, and shopping
• Skilled workforce
• Safe and friendly communities

City of Taguig Partners with DTI to Streamline Business Permit Process

The City Government of Taguig signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry to streamline business permit process through the digital integration of the two systems-- the DTI's Business Name Registration (BNRS) Next Gen and the City of Taguig's Business Permit Licensing System to allow online verification of business names registered with DTI.

This partnership reduces the documentary requirements for solo proprietors and ensures a safe and fast transactions.

Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO)

Requirements for New Business

• Unified Business Permit Application Form
  • Location Sketch
  • 2×2 formal picture of owner if sole proprietorship/3R size logo for corporations
  • 3R Size picture of front and exterior of establishment

Note: All photos should be printed on photo paper

• DTI Certificate/SEC Certificate (Articles and By-laws) or CDA Registration
• Lease Agreement/Lease Contract or Affidavit of Consent from the Lessor (if leasing)/Tax Declaration (if owned)

Where to get it: DTI Negosyo Centers or Philippine Business Hub, SEC, or CDA

• Locational Clearance (from City Planning and Development Office)
• Certificate of Occupancy/Undertaking (from Local Building Office)
• Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (from Bureau of Fire Protection)
• Official Receipt of Insurance Policy of Comprehensive General Liability (from your insurer)

Note: Present original copies for verification

Requirements for Renewal

• Unified Business Permit Application Form
• Official receipt and Insurance Policy of Comprehensive General Liability
• Photocopy of Official Receipt and Billing Statement
• Documents submitted to the City Treasurer's Office:
  • Photocopy of latest Business Permit
  • Photocopy of latest Business Tax Billing
  • Statement and Official Receipts
  • Photocopy of latest VAT Returns (2550M/2550Q) or Percentage Tax Returns (2551M/2551Q)
  • BIR Registration
  • Annual ITR and Audited FS (previous year)
  • Articles of Incorporation or DTI Registration
  • Lease Contract

For Business with branches outside Taguig City:

• Other LGU's 2023 Permit/Tax Bill Receipt reflects declared sales
• Notarized Certification of Breakdown of gross sales per branch
• Community Tax Certificate (Cedula from Head Office)

For New and Renewal of Business Permit

Relevant ancillary permits as required in DILG-DTI-DICT Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01, Series of 2016 shall be submitted. In lieu of this, an undertaking must be executed.

Requirements for Amending Business Permits

• Unified Business Permit Application Form
• Original Business Permit or Official Receipt of Business Tax and Billing Statement (if original business permit is not yet released or unclaimed)
• Amended SEC/GIS with SEC Stamp/CDA Registration/DTI Registration
• Board Resolution of Amendment (for corporation)/Affidavit of Amendment (for sole proprietor)

Note: The following additional requirements must be submitted depending on the type of amendment sought.

Change of Business Name/Trade Name

• New Picture of Logo (for corporation)

For Business with branches outside Taguig City:

• Certification of Declared Capital for the Additional Line of Business

For Business with branches outside Taguig City:

• Contract of Lease/Certificate from Lessor (if leasing)/Transfer Certificate of Title or Tax Declaration (if owned)
• Updated Locational Clearance (from City Planning and Development Office)
• Certificate of Occupancy/Undertaking (from Local Building Office)
• Updated Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
• Sketch of the new location (for change of address only)
• Picture of new establishment (front and exterior printed on photo paper)
• Barangay Clearance (if barangay has changed)

Additional Truck/s; Additional Selling of Liquor/Softdrinks/Cigarettes or Additional License to Serve Liquor till 10:00 PM or till 2:00 AM

Additional Requirements for Specific Businesses

• Clinics/Day Care Center – Day Care Accreditation (DSWD)
• Funeral Parlors – CENRO Clearance
• Hauling Services – CENRO Clearance
• High Risk Businesses – TMO Clearance
• Homeowners Associations – Certification (DHSUD)
• Hospital – License to Operate (DOH)
• Hotels – License to Operate (DOT)
• Laboratory – License to Operate (DOH)
• Laundry – CENRO Clearance
• Lawyers, Physicians, and other professions claiming exception – Professional Tax Receipt (PTR)
• Learning Institutions – Recognition or Certificate (DepEd)
• Lying-in Clinics or Birthing Homes – License to Operate (DOH)
• Meat Seller or Distributor – Certificate of Accreditation or License to Operate (NMIS)
• New Business/Transferee – Certificate of Retirement from the previous business location, Financial Statement & VAT Returns, and Amendment SEC or G.I.S. w/SEC Stamp
• PEZA Registered Enterprise – PEZA Registration, Certificate of Entitlement, ITH Holiday, B.I.R., Form 1702 Q and O.R. Showing 2% Shares payment to Taguig
• Pharmacy and businesses that sell or manufacture cosmetics – License to Operate (FDA)
• Private Lending Companies – Certificate of Authority (SEC)
• Private Technical Vocational Schools – Recognition (TESDA)
• Private Tertiary and University – Recognition (CHED)
• Selling or repair of guns – PNP Clearance
• Stalls Located at the Sta. Ana talipapa – Certificate (MMO)
• Veterinary Clinics and Pet Grooming – Certification of Registration BAI