Stay legally open
A current mayor's permit is what allows the business to operate for the year.
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Business Permit Renewal
Every business in the Philippines must renew its mayor's permit with its local government unit (LGU) each year to keep operating legally. Renewal takes place in January and is based on the gross sales the business declares for the previous year.
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- When
- Every January
- Based on
- Previous year's gross sales
- Filed with
- Your city or municipality
- Late renewal
- Surcharges and interest
Service overview
Why renew on time
Renewing late leads to surcharges and penalties and can end in a closure order. We prepare the application, gather the clearances it depends on and file with the LGU for you, so your permit is renewed on time with the correct assessment.
Avoid surcharges
Late renewals attract penalties and interest on top of the local business tax.
Keep other registrations valid
Banks, suppliers, PEZA and the Bureau of Immigration all ask for a current permit.
Support your foreign staff
Work visa and Alien Employment Permit applications need the company's current business permit.
A correct assessment
Declaring gross sales properly, especially across several branches or cities, avoids overpaying or being reassessed later.
Your January back
We deal with the forms and the lines during the busiest weeks of the year.
Requirements and details
Who needs to renew
Any business holding a mayor's permit renews it annually, including the following.
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Corporations and partnerships registered with the SEC.
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One Person Corporations and sole proprietorships.
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Foreign-owned companies, branches and representative offices.
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Businesses with offices, shops, warehouses or other physical premises.
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Companies with more than one branch, which renew in each city where they operate.
How it works
Renewal Process
The exact requirements and timing depend on your circumstances, but most applications follow these stages.
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Pre-renewal review
Before the year ends we check your documents and flag anything that could hold up renewal, such as an expiring lease or a missing clearance. -
Gross sales declaration
We prepare the notarized application with your declared gross sales or receipts, number of employees and capital. -
Clearances
We secure the clearances the LGU requires first, including the fire safety inspection certificate and barangay clearance. -
Assessment and payment
The LGU assesses the local business tax and regulatory fees, and payment is made. -
Permit release
We collect the renewed mayor's permit and official receipts and turn them over to you. -
Related renewals
Where needed we also help keep your BIR, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG records up to date.
What the C&G Permit Renewal Service Includes
Since 2019 we have registered more than 120 businesses for local and foreign founders. Our service fee covers everything below, from the first document to the final approval.
- Documents prepared and notarizedWe prepare every document your application needs, and our in-house attorneys notarize them.
- With you at government officesOur staff assist you on site at your government appointments, so you never face an agency alone.
- We deal with the agenciesWe coordinate with the agencies, follow up on your application and keep you updated at every step.
- Accredited with DOLE and BIC&G is accredited with the Department of Labor and the Bureau of Immigration.
- An experienced teamOur team, including two attorneys, has more than 10 years of experience in business and immigration consulting.
- No hidden feesYour quote shows our service cost and the government fees separately, so you know the full cost before we begin.
- Manila, Cebu or remoteMeet us at our Manila or Cebu office, or work with us remotely from anywhere.
In detail
Renewal document checklist
These are the standard requirements. Your city or municipality may ask for additional documents:
Notarized application form in triplicate, declaring gross sales or receipts for the preceding year, the number of employees and capital investment or paid-up capital
The previous year's mayor's business permit, billing assessment and official receipt
Income tax return and audited financial statements for the preceding year, as filed with the BIR
For consolidated financial statements: a breakdown of gross sales or receipts and proof of payment from other cities or municipalities
For companies on a fiscal year: a breakdown of gross sales or receipts from January to December
Fire safety inspection certificate for the business, from the Bureau of Fire Protection
In Manila: public liability insurance (comprehensive general liability) from an accredited insurer
In Cebu: renewal of the sanitary permit certificate and of the Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) certificate
Any other documents required by law or regulation for your type of business
In detail
Fees and timing
The cost of renewal is set by your LGU. It is made up of the local business tax, calculated on your declared gross sales, and regulatory fees such as fire, sanitary and environmental charges. We give you an estimate once we have your figures for the year.
Our service fee is separate and is quoted during your consultation. To renew without penalties, send us your documents in December or the first days of January.
FAQs
Permit Renewal Frequently Asked Questions
Renewal is done in January each year. Start gathering documents in December so that the application can be filed as soon as the LGU opens renewals.
The LGU adds surcharges and interest to the amount due, and a business operating without a current permit risks a closure order.
The business permit renewal fee is calculated mainly from the gross sales or receipts you declare for the preceding year, plus fixed regulatory fees. The rate depends on the city and the type of business.
On the business permit renewal application you declare your gross sales or receipts for the preceding year, your number of employees and your capital. The form is notarized and filed in triplicate.
For a business permit renewal, the LGU asks for the income tax return and audited financial statements for the preceding year. Where these are not yet filed in January, the declaration is supported with what is available and completed afterwards.
Yes. The Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from the Bureau of Fire Protection is a prerequisite for the permit.
Yes. Manila asks for public liability insurance, for example, and Cebu City for a renewed sanitary permit and a certificate from its environment office. We confirm the list for your city.
Each branch renews its business permit with its own LGU. You provide a breakdown of gross sales by city, with proof of payment to the other cities, so that the same sales are not taxed twice.
For a business permit renewal, a company on a fiscal year attaches a breakdown of gross sales or receipts from January to December, because the LGU assesses the calendar year.
Yes. A first permit is part of our business incorporation service.
Written and reviewed by the C&G business services team. Last updated . Government requirements and fees change, so confirm the details for your case before filing.
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