Professional Documents
Culture Documents
1. DTI-BTRCP Registration – It is necessary to register your business with the Department of Trade and
Industry (DTI) and the Bureau of Trade Regulation and Consumer Protection (BTRCP) because you will
gain the exclusive right to establish and use your business name. It also offers protection from those
could take advantage of your name. These government agencies see to it that there is no duplication in
the use of names.
2. Barangay Clearance – The Local Government Code requires all local businesses to register at the
barangay level. This is easy to do and a minimal fee is required.
3. Registration with the Local Government – Permits and licenses required to ensure that standards are
met and that businesses comply with the specific requirements of the business locale.
1. Locational Clearance Prior to Business Permit. (New Applicants & Change of Business Address ONLY)
2. Lease Contract between the Lessor and the Lessee. If Leased, attach Mayor’s Permit registration of
the building owner/landlord as a Real Estate Lessor. If not, Lease Contract between the Lessee and the
Sub-Lessee with conformity of the Owner of the Building Administration. If owned, transfer Certificate of
Title (TCT) or Tax Declaration (xerox copy). (New Applicants & Change of Business Address ONLY)
3. Business Name Registration with the Department of Trade and Industry (for sole proprietorship.)
(New Applicants ONLY)
5. Barangay Clearance.
Locational Clearance
1. All lot owners who intend to construct a structure in their respective properties, and
3. Barangay Clearance;
6. Computation of Floor Area Ratio (FAR), for construction of structures where density is limited by a
maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR); and
2. All business owners who have existing business permit but intends to transfer to a new location
What are the Requirements?
2. Barangay Clearance;
3. DTI/SEC Registration;
4. Occupancy Permit;
5. If owner,
7. If no renovation was done in the structure, a notarized affidavit executed by the owner of the
building/structure attesting to the fact that no major renovation was really done; and
4. B.I.R. Registration – The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) will furnish your business with its own tax
identification number and the authority to print receipts, invoices, etc.
5. SSS Registration – The Social Security System offers your employees many benefits. It also benefits
you, as employer, in cases of employees’ disability or death.
6. DOLE Registration – Registering with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is required for
businesses with 5 or more workers.
8. Local electric utility firms for companies locating in non-MERALCO franchise area; Manila Electric Co.
(MERALCO) – Securing electric services connection for business in MERALCO franchise area.
9. Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) for firms locating outside Metro Manila – Securing Water
services. Maynilad Water Company and/or Manila Water Company for firms locating in Metro Manila.
10. Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), Bayantel, Digitel, Smart and Globelines – Securing
Telephone services connection.
11. Registration with other offices – You may be required to register with other agencies of government,
depending on your type of business. Some examples are the Bureau of Food and Drug, Garment and
Textile Board, Department of Tourism, Philippine National Police.