STARTING A BUSINESS
Requirements
DTI/SEC (complete set of pages) /CDA
(For DTI: Apply DTI , For SEC: Apply SEC , For CDA: Apply CDA
Barangay Clearance
(Barangay Hall of where your business is/are located)
Sworn Declaration of Capital Investment
(Available at BPLO Office or Download a copy)
Contract of Lease / Affidavit of Consent or No Rent / Tax Declaration (if owned)
(Acquire it through your lessor)
Zoning Requirements for Locational Clearance (Check the zoning regulations here)
Sketch of Location
(Hand drawn location of business - No Erasures)
2024 Updated Tax Declaration of Lot & Bldg. & Tax Map
(City Assessor's Office, Lower Ground, Mandaue City Hall)
Certificate of Occupancy / OBO Certification
(Acquire it through your lessor, or go to OBO)
Homeowner's Consent (if in subdivision)
Online Application
Log in to iBPLS Website
Click My Application
Click Create Application
Select New for the Type of Application
Choose Quarterly for Mode of Payment
Set current year for Tax Year
(PART 1) Business Information and Registration
Fill in all information.
Once all information is complete, click NEXT.
(PART 2) Business Operation
Fill in all information.
Once all information is complete, click NEXT.
(PART 3) Business Activity / Requirements
For business code, refer to the PSIC Code 2009, or you may search through the search box
Click Add Line of Business, search and select business line/s, then click + icon
Input your capitalization by clicking 0.00 under Capital Investments of every business line, then click check icon to save
Upload needed documents (Only PDF and JPG files are acceptable. Maximum of 10MB can be uploaded.)
Upload Requirements, click Requirement Name dropdown button and select requirement then Choose File, and then click Upload.
Once all information is complete, click NEXT.
(PART 4) Summary
Review all information and click SUBMIT on the lower part, a pop-up box will appear and tick the checkbox, then click SUBMIT
Note: Once your application is submitted, it will go through each processes below.
Verification
Checking all the information filled out by the business registrant and if all required documents were uploaded is correct.
For follow up:
230-4500 local 1026
0969 085 7378
Endorsement (Zoning)
Approval of Locational Clearance, the Zoning Office validates the area of business registrant
For follow up:
230-4500 local 1058
Payment
Application has been assessed and the Tax Order of Payment (TOP) has also been sent to registrant's email address, proceed to payment via online or walk-in.
For follow up:
230-4500 local 1068
Licensed Issued
The business owner/authorized may claim the official business permit after a proof of compliance with the post registration requirements
For follow up:
230-4500 local 1026
Claiming of Business Permit
Bring the following to BPLO:
Requirements:
DTI/SEC/CDA
Barangay Clearance / City Clearance
Notarized Sworn Declaration of Capital Investment
Contract of Lease / Affidavit of Consent or No Rent / Tax Declaration (if owned)
Original Copy of Official Receipt of Business Tax Payment
2024 Tax Order of Payment
Locational Clearance
Post-Registration Requirements:
2024 Real Property Tax Clearance
2024 Community Taxes - Company and Employee
2024 Occupational Tax (for professionals not requiring government examination, i.e. Brokers)
2024 Professional Tax Receipt (for those engaged in the practice of profession requiring government examination, i.e. Lawyers)
Updated Special Power of Attorney(SPA) / Secretary's Certificate (if claimant is not the owner)
Other applicable basic or supplementary requirements (i.e. PCAB, FDA, Department of Energy, BSP)
Regulatory Clearances (Environmental Conformity Clearances, Sanitary Permit, City Veterinary Clearance (if applicable))
Regulatory Process
Environmental Clearance
Contact: 346-4800
Requirements:
Tax Order of Payment
Official Receipt of Tax Order of Payment
Filled up Notarized Application Form Download a copy here
Official Receipt of Security Seal
Special Power of Attorney(SPA) / Secretary's Certificate, DENR Documents (if applicable)
Official Receipt of Penalty Fee (issued by MCENRO Department (if applicable))
Process:
Send all requirements to cenro@mandauecity.gov.ph
Wait for a confirmation/acknowledgement.
Other MCENRO Forms
Reference
Violating the Ord. # 15-2020-1505 Sec. 11
Sanitary Permit
Contact: 230-4500 local 1062
Non-Food Establishment Requirements:
Business Assessment & Official Receipt
Health Cards (Employees & Owner/Manager)
Chest X-Ray Result
Medical Certificate (if the person will not be present during the signing of the health card)
1x1 or 2x2 ID Picture (1 pc)
Inspection Report
Other Regulatory Requirements
Process:
Submit all requirements to City Health Office
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Food Establishment Requirements:
Business Assessment & Official Receipt
Health Cards (Employees & Owner/Manager)
Chest X-Ray Result
Stool Exam Result
Medical Certificate (if the person will not be present during the signing of the health card)
1x1 or 2x2 ID Picture (1 pc)
Inspection Report
Other Regulatory Requirements
Process:
Submit all requirements to City Health Office
Veterinary Clearance
Contact: 230-4500 local 1030 or 1093
Meat Establishment Requirements:
Application Form (Download a copy here)
List Names Meat Handler (1 copy)
Meat Handler’s Certificate (1 photocopy)
Business Permit or Assessment (1 photocopy)
Picture of Meat Establishment (1 pc)
Sketch Location of Establishment (1 photocopy)
Long White Folder (1 pc)
1x1 ID Picture of the applicant (1 pc)
Process:
Submit fully accomplish Application Form with requirements
Wait for a schedule for inspection
Orientation with the Inspector
Claim the Meat Establishment Certificate/Clearance
Payment:
500.00 Meat Stall Holder / Meat Stall Owner
700.00 Meat Shop Operato
650.00 Meat Dealer / Supplier
650.00 Meat by-Product Processor (Meat Channel)
50.00 Security Seal
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Meat Handler Requirements:
Application Form (Download a copy here)
Health Card (1 photocopy - back to back)
1x1 ID Picture (1 pc)
Payments/Official Receipt (1 photocopy)
Process:
Submit fully accomplish application form with requirements
Orientation with the Inspector
Receive & Sign the release of Certificate and ID
Payment:
Meat Handler 300.00 (Registration & Accreditation)
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate
Contact: 239-0713
Requirements (with previous year certificate):
Tax Order of Payment (current year - 2 copies)
Fire Safety Inspection Certificate C.Y. 2023
Building Tax Declaration Receipt (current year - if owner)
Contract of Lease (if renting or Certification of Non Rental)
Fire Insurance Policy (if your Business is insured or if not insure certification from the company)
Receipt of Barangay Clearance
Requirements (New or Renewal without FSIC last year):
Tax Order of Payment (current year - 2 copies)
Building Tax Declaration Receipt (current year - if owner)
Occupancy Permit / Certification from OBO
Contract of Lease (if renting or Certification of Non Rental)
Fire Insurance Policy (if your Business is insured or if not insure certification from the company)
Receipt of Barangay Clearance
Process:
Submit all necessary documents
Fill out the FSIC From completely & submit back to assessment section for stamping upon payment
Wait for your Business Name to be called in Payment Section
Claim your Certificate (Date Given) to Releasing and present your Claim Stub
Note:
Submission of Requirements will be accepted 30 days before the expiry date or date issued of FSIC (previous year)
Provide photocopies of all requirements and place in a Long White Folder
Incomplete documents will not be Assessed/Accepted
Note: Once you've completed all the Regulatory Process, keep all your clearances/permits, it may needed for next year or quarter issuance of permit.
For Bidding Only
Requirements:
DTI/SEC/CDA
Sworn Declaration of Capital Investment
Process:
Submit all Requirements to BPLO
Frequently Asked Questions
How to link your Business Permit to your Account
(Skip this part if your business application is already in your account)
Login to your iBPLS Account
Click Business Permit
Click Create Application
Select Renewal and click Link Business
After entering the Permit No and Business Identification Number (BIN), click the Search button, click check icon, then click Submit and then OK.
Check if the Business Application is listed on your dashboard.