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Building Permit is issued to persons, firm or corporation, including a...
View Detailsapplication for building permit (construction of new infrastructure)
Building Permit is authorization that must be issued by a government o...
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Issuance of certification to bonafide farmer of San Jose City.
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Clear Searchapplication for building permit (construction of new infrastructure)
Building Permit is authorization that must be issued by a government or other regulatory body before new or existing buildings can be legally constructed. Section 301 of the National Building Code of the Philippines states that 'No person, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit therefor from the Building Official assigned in the place where the subject building is located or the building work is to be done.
View Details →additional line of business
Transaction for amendments of trade name on issued Business License and Mayor’s Permit.
View Details →building permit
Building Permit is issued to persons, firm or corporation, including any agency or instrumentality of the government who wishes to erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any building or structure who complies with the minimum standards and requirements provided in PD 1096 otherwise known as the National Building Code of the Philippines and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations.
View Details →occupational / mayor’s permit
Document to be secured by all employees and persons who exercise their profession, occupation or calling whether on temporary or permanent basis within the jurisdiction limits of the city, with a corresponding fee prescribed by City Ordinance.
View Details →real property tax clearance (for electrical installation permit)
To obtain an electrical installation permit, real property taxes for the lot or property must be fully paid and up-to-date. The clearance ensures that there are no outstanding tax obligations that could affect the approval of the permit. It must be issued by the appropriate local tax authority and submitted along with the permit application.
View Details →renewal of business permit
Business License and Mayor’s Permit shall be granted for a period of not more than one (1) year and shall expire on the thirty-first (31st) of December following the date of issuance unless revoked or surrendered earlier. The permit shall be renewed within the first twenty (20) days of January. It shall remain valid only upon renewal and payment of the corresponding fee. Business taxes are computed based on gross receipts/sales. Payments may be made annually, semi-annually, or quarterly. Renewal of licenses may take one (1) day depending on evaluation results and whether additional clearances are required.
View Details →securing a new business permit
Any person, corporation, or cooperative intending to establish, operate, or conduct any business, trade, or activity must first obtain a Mayor’s Permit and pay the corresponding fees and business taxes. The Mayor’s Permit is issued by the Business Permit and License Office (BPLO) under the Office of the City Mayor upon compliance with all documentary and regulatory requirements, and after payment of all prescribed fees, taxes, and charges in accordance with existing laws and ordinances.
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