De Guzman, Alexandra Nicole

Fernandez, Randel

Garcia, John Paul

Mercado, Carl David

Purugganan, Jonas

Salvan, Raven

GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Register the business with the corresponding department or agency.
• Sole proprietorships must be registered with the Department of Trade
and Industry (DTI). Partnerships and corporations, on the other hand,
must be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission
(SEC). The name of the business is also included in the registration.
2. Obtain a business permit.
 • Head to the local government unit of the place you intend to operate
your business in. Secure a business or mayor’s permit. Each
municipality has its own specific requirements and procedures for the
registration of businesses, so be sure to check the individual websites
of these areas for more information.

o DTI or SEC registration form

o Barangay clearance
o Zoning clearance
o Sketch of the location
o Land title or contract of lease
o Community tax certificate
o Public liability insurance
o Occupancy permit
o Sanitary permit
o Environmental permit
o Fire permit

3. Register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)

• After obtaining the necessary documents and permits, register the
business with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). Business owners
need to get a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the Revenue
District Office (RDO) within the registered location of the business.

• Form 1901 for people who are self-employed, single proprietors, or

professionals.
• Form 1903 for partnerships and corporations.

Additional bar and restaurant permit and requirements.

Depending on your location and what you plan to offer at your bar or
restaurant, you may also need other permits. These may include:
• A live entertainment license if you want to provide entertainment such
as live musicians or offer dancing or karaoke.
• A music license if you want to play live, recorded or streaming music
in your bar or restaurant.
• A dumpster placement permit that specifies where you can put your
trash dumpster outside your bar or restaurant.
• A valet parking permit if you plan to offer valet parking for customers.
• Sidewalk permits if you plan to offer outside seating.