Think Big for your Business

The City of Taguig is among the top business-friendly cities in the Philippines because we offer the following benefits:

• Lower tax rates compared to neighboring cities
• Ease of doing business
• Efficient services
• Corruption-free policies
• World-class facilities
• Strategic location - easy access to airport, major roads, transportation, and other financial districts
• Wide range of accommodations
• Vast choices for dining, recreation, entertainment, and shopping
• Skilled workforce
• Safe and friendly communities

City of Taguig Partners with DTI to Streamline Business Permit Process

The City Government of Taguig signed a memorandum of agreement with the Department of Trade and Industry to streamline business permit process through the digital integration of the two systems-- the DTI"s Business Name Registration (BNRS) Next Gen and the City of Taguig"s Business Permit Licensing System to allow online verification of business names registered with DTI.

This partnership reduces the documentary requirements for solo proprietors and ensures a safe and fast transactions.

Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO)

Secure Your New Business Permit in Three Steps:

1. FILE - Submit completed application form with supporting documents to BPLO’s Customer Service counter.
2. PAY - Receive the Notice of Assessment from the City Treasurer’s Office and pay the fees.
3. RELEASE - Claim Business Permit.

Note: All businesses will be subject to post-release inspection.

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT OF BUSINESS TAXES:

• 1ST QUARTER: On or before January 20
• 2ND QUARTER: On or before April 20
• 3RD QUARTER: On or before July 20
• 4TH QUARTER: On or before October 20

PENALTY: Failure to pay within the prescribed period shall subject taxpayers to a SURCHARGE of 25% of the original amount plus 2% per month of the unpaid taxes until fully paid.

NOTE: Business taxes for newly registered businesses are paid quarterly

Requirements for New Business

• Unified Business Permit Application Form (Download)
  • Location Sketch
  • 2x2 formal picture of owner if sole proprietorship/3R size logo for corporations
  • 3R size picture of the front and exterior of the establishment

Note: All photos should be printed on a photo paper.

• Barangay Clearance where your business is located.
• DTI Business Name Number (for verification)/CDA Registration/ SEC Certificate (Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws)Where to get it: DTI Negosyo Centers or https://business.gov.ph , CDA or SEC
• Lease Agreement/Lease Contract or Affidavit of Consent from the Lessor (if leasing)/Tax Declaration (if owned)
• Locational Clearance for Business (from City Planning and Development Office)
• Certificate of Occupancy/Undertaking (from Local Building Office)
• Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (from Bureau of Fire Protection)
• Official Receipt of Insurance Policy of Comprehensive General Liability (from your insurer)
• If applying through a representative, kindly submit any of the following applicable documents:
  
  
  • SPA / Letter of Authority - for Sole Proprietorship
  • Written Resolution - for One Person Corporation
  • Partnership Resolution - for Partnership
  • Secretary's Certificate or Board Resolution - for Cooperative or Corporation

  In addition, photocopies of the valid IDs of both the person being represented and the authorized representative must be attached.

NOTE: Only original documents or officially certified true copies will be accepted Relevant ancillary permits as required in ARTA-DTI-DILG-DICT Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2021 shall be submitted. In lieu of this, an undertaking must be executed.

Requirements for Renewal

• Unified Business Permit Application Form (Download) or from our Customer Service counters.
• Official receipt and Insurance Policy of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (from your insurer)
• Photocopy of Official Receipt (O.R.) and Billing Statement and Notice 0f Assessment (NOA)
• If applying through a representative, kindly submit any of the following applicable documents:
  • SPA / Letter of Authority - for Sole Proprietorship
  • Written Resolution - for One Person Corporation
  • Partnership Resolution - for Partnership
  • Secretary's Certificate or Board Resolution - for Cooperative and Corporation
  • Attach photocopies of the valid IDs of both the person being represented and the authorized representative.
• Financial Documents
  • Photocopy of 2025 Business Permit, or latest Business Permit
  • Photocopy of 2025 Business Tax Notice of Assessment
  • Photocopy of 2025 O.R. evidencing payment of the 2025 Business Tax
  • Original Sworn Declaration of Gross Sales for CY 2025; e. Audited Financial Statement for CY 2024
  • Income Tax Returns for CY 2024
  • VAT Returns or Percentage Tax Returns for 2025
  • Photocopy of Certificate of Registration with Articles of Incorporation or DTI Registration
  • Lease Contract

For Business with branches outside Taguig City:

• Notarized breakdown of previous year Gross Sales per branch
• Photocopy of business permit, NOA and O.R. issued for each branch for previous year
• Original current year Community Tax Certificate (for presentation only) issued by LGU where head office is located.

For New and Renewal of Business Permit

• Relevant ancillary permits as required in DILG-DTI-DICT Joint Memorandum Circular No. 01, Series of 2016 shall be submitted. In lieu of this, an undertaking must be executed.

Requirements for Amending Business Permits

• Unified Business Permit Application Form (Download) or from Customer Service counters.
• Original Business Permit or Official Receipt of Business Tax and NOA (if original business permit is not yet released or unclaimed)
• Amended SEC/GIS with SEC Stamp/CDA Registration/DTI Registration
• Board Resolution of Amendment (for Corporation)/Affidavit of Amendment (for Sole Proprietor)
• If applying through a representative, kindly submit any of the following documents (as they apply to you)
• SPA/ Letter of Authority - for Sole Proprietorship
• ⁠Written Resolution - for One Person Corporation
• Partnership Resolution - for Partnership
• Secretary's Certificate or Board Resolution - for Cooperative or Corporation

In addition, photocopies of the valid IDs of both the person being represented and the authorizec representative must be attached.

Note: The following additional requirements must be submitted depending on the type of amendment sought.

Change of Business Name/Trade Name

• New Picture of Logo (for Corporation)

Change in Line/Additional Line of Business:

• Certification of Declared Capital for the Additional Line of Business

Change of Address/Floor Area:

• Contract of Lease/Certificate from Lessor (if leasing)/Transfer Certificate of Title or Tax Declaration (if owned)
• Updated Locational Clearance (from City Planning and Development Office)
• Certificate of Occupancy/Undertaking (from Local Building Office)
• Updated Comprehensive General Liability Insurance
• Sketch of the new location (for change of address only)
• Picture of new establishment (front and exterior printed on photo paper)
• Barangay Clearance (if barangay has changed)

Additional Truck/s; Additional Selling of Liquor/Softdrinks/Cigarettes or Additional License to Serve Liquor till 10:00 PM or till 2:00 AM

NOTE: Only original documents or officially certified true copies will be accepted.

Relevant ancillary permits as required in ARTA-DTI-DILG-DICT Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1, Series of 2021 shall be submitted. In lieu of this, an undertaking must be executed.

Additional Requirements for Specific Businesses

• Clinics/Day Care Center – Day Care Accreditation (DSWD)
• Hauling Services – CENRO Clearance
• Homeowners Associations – Certification (DHSUD)
• Hospital – License to Operate (DOH)
• Hotels – License to Operate (DOT)
• Laboratory – License to Operate (DOH)
• Laundry – CENRO Clearance
• Lawyers, Physicians, and other professions claiming exception – Professional Tax Receipt (PTR)
• Learning Institutions – Certificate of Recognition or Permit to Operate (DepEd)
• Lying-in Clinics or Birthing Homes – License to Operate (DOH)
• New Business/Transferee – Certificate of Retirement from the previous business location, Financial Statement & VAT Returns, and Amendment SEC or G.I.S. w/SEC Stamp
• PEZA Registered Enterprise – PEZA Registration, Certificate of Entitlement, ITH Holiday, B.I.R., Form 1702 Q and O.R. Showing 2% Shares payment to Taguig
• Pharmacy and businesses that sell or manufacture cosmetics – License to Operate (FDA)
• Private Technical Vocational Schools – Recognition (TESDA)
• Private Tertiary and University – Recognition (CHED)
• Selling or repair of guns – PNP Clearance
• Veterinary Clinics and Pet Grooming – Certification of Registration BAI

Download the excel file for additional requirements full list (Ancillary and Secondary Permits) here

Partnership with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Taguig Inc.

The City Government of Taguig has partnered with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) Taguig Inc. to strengthen initiatives for business growth and community advancement.

Partnership with Unionbank of the Philippines

In partnership with the Unionbank of the Philippines, paying business taxes in the City of Taguig is now more accessible and faster through the following options:

• Unionbank Online
• InstaPay
• PCHC PayGate via PesoNet
• VISA and Mastercard
• eWallet
• Over-the-Counter

Partnership with Electronic Commerce Payments, Inc. (ECPay)

In partnership with the Electronic Commerce Payments Inc. (ECPay), the payment of city taxes and fees in the City of Taguig is now more accessible and efficient through Gcash via ECPay.

Residents' Easy Access to City Hall (REACH)

In collaboration with the City Treasurer's Office (CTO), Information Technology Office, and Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO), the City Government of Taguig has officially launched the Residents' Easy Access to City Hall (REACH) system.

The REACH system is a 24/7 self-service kiosk set to be deployed across all 38 barangays in the City of Taguig. Designed to streamline the payment of business taxes and real property taxes, it aims to make these processes faster, easier, and accessible.

Taxpayers can also generate SOAs and pay via QRPH or cash using the machine-generated receipt in City Hall or SM Aura Satellite Office.