Mandate
The mandate of the Caloocan City Business Permits and Licensing Office is primarily to regulate the entry and operations of all business establishments in the City. In the fulfillment of this mandate, it undertakes business tax assessment, issuance of business permits and licenses, monitoring and imposition of mandatory standards to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations in order to protect the interests of the public and to promote commercial activity for the general welfare of the City of Caloocan.
FAQs
NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION
RENEWAL APPLICATION OF BUSINESS
RENEWAL OF BUSINESS
Requirements for New Business:
1. A. SINGLE PROPRIETORSHIP
- a. Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) Registration
B. CORPORATION/PARTNERSHIP/FOUNDATION
a. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration
b. Articles of Incorporation / Partnership
C. COOPERATIVE
a. Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) Registration
2. Barangay Clearance
3. Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
4. A. If Place of Business is OWNED - Xerox copy of:
a. Official Receipt of Real Property Tax (current year); or
b. Transfer / Original Certificate of Title (TCT/OCT)
B. If place of business is RENTED - Xerox copy of:
a. Contract of Lease
5. Public Legal Liability Insurance
6. Picture of Establishment
- outside view with SIGNBOARD
- inside view
7. Fire Safety Inspection Certificate/ Receipt
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN BUSINESSES:
• Financial Institutions (Banks/Pawnshops/Foreign Exchange Dealer/Money Changer/
Lending/Remittance Agents)
1. BSP Certificate of Registration or Authority to Operate
2. Bank Deposit Certificate (P 500,000.00)
• Employment Agency/Manpower/Recruitment
• For Local Employment only - DOLE Registration
• For Overseas Employment - POEA Registration
• Security Agency - PNP License to Operate
• Water Station - Potability Test
- Physico-Chemical Test
- Permit to Operate from DOH
• Drugstore - BFAD License to Operate
- PRC Certificate of Pharmacist
• Repair Shop - DTI Accreditation
• Real Estate Broker - DTI License
• Birthing House/Maternity - License To Operate or Approved Permit to
-Construct of DOH
• Warehouse - Main Office Permit
• Franchised Business - Franchise Agreement
• Mfg./Dealer/Importer of TOYS - License to Operate from Bureau of Health Devices & Technology (BHDT) from DOH
• Gasoline Station - Cert. of Compliance (COC) - Dept. of Energy
• LPG Dealer/Retailer - Standard Compliance Cert. (SCC) - Dept. of Energy
• Guns & Ammunition - PNP Clearance
• Advertising - Building Permit
• Meat Est./Handler - License/Cert. from City Vet Office
• Furniture Store - DPSTM Clearance
• Construction Materials/ Hardware - DPSTM Clearance
• Videoke Bars/Clubs - Health Certificate & Occupational Permit
• Learning Institution - Department of Education Registration
• Transport Service - LTFRB Franchise
• Pest Control - Fertilizer and Pesticides Authority
• General Contractor - PCAB License
• Car Washing - Clearance/Permits from Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)
• Rice Dealer/Retailer - National Grains Authority
• Chemical Mfg./Dealer/Storage - PDEA License to Handle Controlled Precursors and Essential Chemicals
• Soap/Cosmetics Mfg. /Dealer - BFAD License to Operate - Certificate of Product Registration
• Customs Brokerage - Bureau of Customs License
• Video Rental Services - Videogram Permit
• Real Estate Lessor - Occupancy Permit
• Mining Industry - DENR Clearance
• Messengerial & Courier Services - DOTC Permit
• Telecommunications Services - National Telecommunications Commission Clearance
• Dental Lab -Accreditation from DOH
• Off Track -Manila Jockey Accreditation
• Training Center -TESDA Accreditation
• Games -PAGCOR
• Animal Facilities - Animal Welfare Certificate of Registration
Requirements for Renewal of Business:
1. Barangay Clearance
2. Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
3. Duly Accomplished Application Form
4. Public Legal Liability Insurance
5. Financial Statement/Income Tax Return
REQUIREMENTS FOR OCCUPATIONAL PERMIT
1. Birth Certificate
2. NBI or Police Clearance
3. Health Certificate
*Please bring original documents for verification.
REQUIREMENTS FOR RETIREMENT OF BUSINESS
1. Notarized Affidavit of Dissolution
2. SEC Certificate of Retirement, if a corporation
3. Original Mayor’s Permit
4. Latest Official Receipt
5. Financial Statements & Income Tax Returns (3years)
6. Payment of Business Tax and Tax Deficiency
