Frequently Asked Questions

Renewals: a graduated tax on your prior-year gross sales, per line of business, using the city revenue code tables. New businesses: a small percentage of your capital investment for the first year. Use the online fee calculator for an instant estimate.

Yes — the law allows quarterly installments (due within the first 20 days of each quarter). Your permit is released upon payment of the first quarter.

Every person or entity doing business in Bayanihan City — stores, services, manufacturers, online sellers with a physical presence, lessors — needs a Mayor's Permit before operating, renewed every year.

No. DTI (sole proprietors), SEC (corporations/partnerships), or CDA (cooperatives) registration creates your business identity nationally. The Mayor's Permit is the city's license for you to actually operate here — you need both.

Complete applications are processed within the day; the legal maximum is 3 working days for simple applications (RA 11032). If the city misses its deadline, your application is deemed approved by law.

Scan the QR code on the permit or enter the permit number on the Verify page. It instantly shows the business name, validity, and status — including whether a permit has been revoked.

January 1 to 20 of every year, per the Local Government Code. The city may extend the window by ordinance — watch the announcements.

A one-time 25% surcharge plus 2% interest per month of delay (capped at 36 months) is added to your taxes and fees, computed automatically by the system.

None needed — under RA 11032 the barangay business clearance is applied for, paid, and issued together with your city permit. The city remits the barangay's share automatically.

Yes, the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from the Bureau of Fire Protection renews with your permit. The BFP assesses in parallel with city offices, and the 10% Fire Code fee is included in your single assessment.