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Renewal of Business Permit (Mayor's Permit)
Requirements and steps for renewing an existing Business/Mayor's Permit in Dipolog City at the City Mayor's Office – Business Permits & Licensing Division (BPLD).
Basic Requirements
- Unified Business Permit Application Form, original (from CMO – Permits & License Division). If filed by an authorized representative: photocopy of the representative's valid ID and an authorization letter
- Latest Business Permit, original
- Financial documents: Audited Financial Statement of the preceding year and/or Certification of Gross Sales signed by the manager or proprietor, 1 clear photocopy (letter size)
- Proof of business registration, if applicable: DTI registration (sole proprietorship; renewed by the proprietor every 5 years), 1 photocopy (whole set)
- Photo of the establishment (inside and outside view), if applicable: 1 colored copy, submitted every 3 years. Capture the whole building/establishment
- Valid government-issued ID, if applicable: 1 colored photocopy
- If renting: updated lease contract, 1 photocopy
Special Requirements by Line of Business
- Market stall: Market Clearance, original
- Bus terminal stall: Bus Terminal Clearance, 1 photocopy and original
- Fishport: Fish Port Clearance, 1 photocopy and original
- Boulevard Commercial Complex: Boulevard Clearance, 1 photocopy and original
- Airport stall owners: Clearance, 1 photocopy and original
- Meat shops, dressed chicken dealers, lechon and fried chicken businesses: Meat Handler Certificate, original
- Hotels, lodging, travel and tours: Certificate of Accreditation, 1 photocopy
- Drug, cosmetic, bakery and food supplement businesses: License to Operate, if applicable, 1 photocopy
- Gasoline stations and LPG dealers: Standard Certificate of Compliance, if applicable, 1 photocopy
- Water refilling stations and laundry services: Tax Clearance for machineries, 1 photocopy
- Cooperatives: Certificate of Compliance, 1 photocopy and original
- Junkshops, lumber and similar: Environmental Clearance, 1 photocopy and original
- Internet cafés, pisonet, WiFi vendo: latest internet bill, 1 photocopy
- Private schools: CHED or DepEd accreditation, if applicable
- Insurance, manpower, telecom, security agencies, gun retailers, pest control: license/accreditation from the national regulator, if applicable
Submitted Upon Issuance of the Business Permit
- Fire Safety Inspection Certificate, original (Bureau of Fire Protection)
- Police Clearance, original (Philippine National Police)
- Sanitary Permit to Operate, original (Sanitary/Health Office)
Availability
Walk-in AvailableOnline Application
Department
City Mayor's Office – Business Permits & Licensing Division (BPLD)
Schedule
Monday to Friday, except holidays. Exact office hours are not stated in the Citizen's Charter, so call ahead.
Who may avail
Enterprises / business owners in Dipolog City
Office location
Business Permit & License Division, Ground Floor, Dipolog City Hall, Rizal Ave.
Telephone
(065) 212-2486
Good to know
- Business permits must be renewed from January 1 to 20 every year; penalties apply after that unless the Sangguniang Panlungsod authorizes an extension.
- Business tax may be paid annually, semi-annually or quarterly. Quarterly deadlines: January 20, April 20, July 20 and October 20. Late payment incurs surcharges and interest.
- Other requirements under law and ordinance go through a post-audit: after you get the permit, the establishment is subject to inspection by the relevant city offices.
- The Charter's one-hour total processing time does not apply during peak season, bulk transactions or system failure, and excludes time spent at other offices.
- You can also apply for a new business permit or renew online through the Dipolog City Online Services Portal (eservices.dipologcity.gov.ph).
Source
City Mayor's Office – Business Permits & Licensing Division Citizen's Charter (posted September 2023)Fees, requirements and steps can change. Confirm with the office before you go.
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