I. MANDATE:
The Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) is hereby created, which shall be in charge of the overall regulation, issuance and control of business permits and licenses of establishments, supervision of the operation of the Business-One-StopShop (BOSS), protection of the interest of consumers, control and supervision of the issuance of motorized tricycles-for-hire and public utility vehicle permits, implement related ordinances in the city and such other functions as may be provided by law or ordinance.
II. VISION:
A department in the City Government where qualities that characterize a high level of professionalism is expected from each of the employees; to become outstanding in the performance. of duties towards perfecting a business-friendly atmosphere in providing excellent public service to the taxpayers.
III. MISSION:
To sustain the economic stability in terms of attaining the target revenue collection that would fully accomplish and implement the many socio- economic developmental projects of the City for the benefit of the Tarlaqueños.
ORGANIZATIONAL OUTCOME
- Increased Collection of Revenues on Business Taxes, Transport fees & other charges.
- Consistently being recognized as one of the most Outstanding Business Friendly LGU in the Region and in the country.
EXTERNAL SERVICES
1. ISSUANCE OF BUSINESS PERMIT FOR NEW AND RENEWAL
New: All New Businesses are required to secure Business Permit/ License to operate before the start of any commercial operations.
FOR NEW BUSINESS, ALL THESE ENUMERATED BELOW MAY BE FACILITATED AT THE BUSINESS ONE-STOP-SHOP
- Certificate of Zoning Compliance for Business Permit from the City Planning and Development Office.
- Business Inspection Clearance on Building/Occupancy from the City Engineering Office.
- Bureau of Fire Protection to schedule the inspection of the business establishment
- City Health Office to ensure health safety and check procedures for the issuance of Sanitary Permit.
- City Environment and Natural Resources Office to issue Environmental Compliance Clearance
Renewal: Existing Businesses are required to renew their Business Permit from January 1 to 20, every year. Penalties are imposed after this period.
Business taxes are computed based on the rates specified in the revised Revenue Code. Payment may be made annually, semi-annually or quarterly, for the business paying every quarter, taxes are due on the 20th day of the first month of each quarter. The process is under two offices, the Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO), and the Local Treasury Operations and Revenue Collection Division of the City Treasury Office located at the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS)
| OFFICE: | Business Permit and Licensing Office |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Simple |
| TYPE OF TRANSACTION: | G2C – Government to Client |
| WHO MAY AVAIL: | All new business owners who intend to put up investment in Tarlac City. |
| CHECKLIST OF BASIC REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE |
| New Business: | |
| 1. Barangay Clearance for business | |
| 2. On the type of Business Organization | |
| 2.1 For Single Proprietorship | DTI Certificate of Registration |
| 2.2 For Corporation | SEC Registration with Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws; Secretary’s Certification resolving the opening of a Branch, authorizing representative to transact with the City Government and the Declaration of Capital Investment. |
| 2.3 For Partnership | SEC Registration with Articles of CoPartnership & By-Laws; Certification when branching out and the Declaration of Capital Investment. |
| 2.4 For Cooperative | Certificate of Registration from the Cooperative Development Authority. |
| 2.5 For Non-Stock/Non-Profit Association and Foundation | SEC Registration with By-Laws, and Certificate of Tax Exemption from the Bureau of Local Government Finance–Department of Finance. |
| 3. On the Place of Business | |
| Building/Occupancy Certificate, if owned | |
| Lease of Contract, if rented | |
| Notice of Award/Award Sheet, if inside a Mall | |
| Homeowner’s/Neighborhood Certification of No Objection, if inside a subdivision or housing facility | |
| * DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF BUSINESS CERTIFICATE, BUSINESS PLATE AND BUSINESS STICKER | |
| 1. Community Tax Certificate | TREAUSRY |
| 2. Valid Fire Safety Inspection Certificate / Official Receipt | BFP |
| 3. Sanitary Permit | CHO |
| 4. 2 pcs. latest 2×2 picture or corporate logo | |
| 5. Copy of Tax Order of Payment & Official Receipt | BPLO |
| 6. Compliance to the mandatory document(s) applicable for specific business activity being applied for. |
| *MANDATORY DOCUMENT(S) APPLICABLE FOR SPECIFIC BUSINESS ACTIVITY BEING APPLIED FOR: | |
| 1. Lessor | Tax Declaration / Occupancy Permit |
| 2. School(S) | Deped/Ched Certification/Accreditation |
| 3. Skills/Learning Center(S)/Manpower Training Center(S) | TESDA Certification/ Accreditation |
| 4. Pharmacy | BFAD/FDA Certification/Accreditation; PRC license of the Pharmacist |
| 5. Perya/Carnival | Barangay Resolution / Authority from the SP |
| 6. Restaurant(S), Beerhouse, Carinderia, Beauty Parlor, Barber Shop, Massage Clinic, Grills And Resto Bar, Night Club And Other Related Businesses | Their workers must pay occupational tax |
| 7. Internet Service Provider, Water And Electric Company, Cable Networks, Radio Station, Lottery, On- Line Betting Stations, Waste To Energy, Solar Panel, Waste To Organic | Congressional Franchise / Authority to operate from SP |
| 8. E-Bingo | PAGCOR Certification |
| 9. Local Recruitment/Placement/Manpower Employment Agency | DOLE permit to operate / Certificate of Registration |
| 10. Security And Watchman Agency | License to operate from PNP-Crame; Workers must be paid with occupational tax |
| 11. Foreign Placement Agency, Promotion Agency For Overseas Filipino Workers | POEA Accreditation |
| 12. Business With Delivery Vans/Trucks | Payment for delivery van/truck permit |
| 13. Car Repair Services | DTI accreditation |
| 14. Dental Laboratories | License to operate from DOH-Region |
| 15. Selling Cellphone And Radio Communication Units | National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Clearance |
| 16. Construction Business | Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) License |
| 17. Banks, Pawnshops, Money Transfer, Money Remittance & Money Changer | Certification of Registration or Authority to Operate from Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas or Central Bank of the Philippines; and provision of CCTV camera |
| 18. Lending Investors, Financing Institutions | SEC Registration with Certificate of Authority; Provision of CCTV camera |
| 19. Insurance Agency | Certificate of Authority from the Insurance Commission |
| 20. Junk Shops | Police Clearance; Barangay Resolution of No Objection; and Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from DENR |
| 21. Water Refilling Stations | Tax Declaration for Machinery |
| 22. For Business Selling Second Hand Auto Parts | Police Clearance to engage in business |
| 23. Radio Station | Congressional Franchise or Authority from SP |
| 24. Funeral Parlor, Crematory Cemeteries, Memorial Chapel, Memorial Parks, Lpg Refilling Plant, Septic Tank Disposal, Plastic Recycling, Metal Recycling, Crocodile Farm – Denr | Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from DENR; Barangay Resolution of No Objection |
| 25. Animal Control Facility, Aviary, Cattery, Cattle Farm, Kennel, Laboratory Animal Facility, Monkey Farm, Ostrich Farm, Pet Shop, Poultry Farm, Racetrack And Equestrian Establishment, Slaughterhouse, Stock Farm, Stockyard, Stud Farm, Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Clinic, Veterinary Hospital, Wildlife Rescue Center And Zoo And Other Animal Facilities | Clearance from the Bureau of Animal Industry; Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from DENR. |
| 26. Gasoline And Diesel Station | Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from DENR; Authority to operate from the Department of Energy |
| 27. Selling Of Fireworks | License to operate from PNP; Clearance from BFP |
| 28. Non-Stock Non-Profit Hospitals, Schools And Colleges | SEC registration |
| 29. For Professionals | PRC license and PTR |
| 30. For Business Engage In Manufacturing, Selling/Retailing, Dealer/ Distributor, Import And Export Or Transfer Of Any Drugs, Cosmetics Or Devise | Valid FDA license to operate |
| 31. Hotels/Transient/Apartelle/Lodging | Accreditation from the Dept. of Tourism |
| 32. Travel And Tours | Accreditation from the Dept. of Tourism |
| 33. Resorts | Accreditation from the Dept. of Tourism |
| 34. Quarry Operator | Quarry Clearance; Tax Declaration for private property; Barangay Resolution of No Objection |
| 35. E-Sabong | Accreditation from PAGCOR; Barangay Resolution of No Objection. |
| 36. E-Games | Gaming license from PAGCOR |
| 37. Solar Power Plant | Reclassification Ordinance; Department of Energy License to Operate |
Renewal of Business
| 1. Barangay Clearance for Business |
| For Single Proprietorship | Sworn Statement of Gross Sales/Receipts with P500,000 & above by the Registered owner or authorized Accountant/Bookkeeper; BIR forms for monthly or quarterly payment of percentage tax (for Vat and Non-VAT registered businesses) | |
| For Corporation/ Partnership | Sworn Statement of Gross Receipts by the Operation’s Manager | |
| For Cooperative | CDA Certificate of good standing; Current year Financial Statement or Certification of Gross Receipts | |
| 1. Photocopy of valid Fire Safety Inspection Certificate | ||
| 2. Photocopy of Previous Year’s Sanitary Permit | ||
| 3. Photocopy of Previous CENRO Permit |
| Others: |
| • For Lessors | Sworn Statement of the list of tenants with the attached Contract of Lease and Award Sheets for the year in consideration |
| • For Market Stall Owners | – Certificate of No Delinquency from Treasury (Downtown) – Market Stall Clearance from CEEMO (Downtown & Uptown) – Certification from the Lessor (Uptown) |
| • For Water Refilling Stations | Clearance from the Tarlac City Water Refillers Association; Previous year’s Sanitary Permit |
| * DOCUMENTS TO BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF BUSINESS STICKER | |
| 1. Community Tax Certificate | TREASURY |
| 2. Official Receipt from Bureau of Fire Protection | BFP |
| 3. Sanitary Permit | CHO |
| 4. Copy of Tax Order of Payment & Official Receipt | BPLO |
| 5. Environmental Compliance Clearance from the City Environment & Natural Office (CENRO) | CENRO |
| CLIENT STEPS | AGENCY ACTIONS | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
| Submit fully accomplished form (new & renewal) and basic requirements at the receiving counter. | Receive and process the application together with all the requirements, evaluate declared capital investment for new business and gross receipts for business renewal Encoding of the application form. Assess payment and issue Statement of Accounts (SOA) | None None Computations of taxes, fees & charges- Based on the City Ordinance No. 018-019, Series of 2019, entitled: “An Ordinance adopting the Revised Revenue Code of the City of Tarlac” | 10 mins | Supervising Administrative Officer/ Licensing Officer II/ Administrative Aide IV Administrative Assistant V Local Treasury Operations Officer |
| pay required fees at the cashier | Receive payment and issue official receipt (OR) | Computations of taxes, fees & charges- Based on the City Ordinance No. 018-019, Series of 2019, entitled: “An Ordinance adopting the Revised Revenue Code of the City of Tarlac” | 5 mins | Revenue Collection Clerk III |
| claim permit- to submit document for BPLO files at the releasing counter | Issue Business Certificate, Business Plate and Sticker for New Business Issue Business Sticker for Renewal | None | 2 mins | Administrative Aide III |
| TOTAL | 17 mins. |
2. ISSUANCE OF MAYOR’S PERMIT FOR MOTORIZED TRICYCLE FOR-HIRE
Operators of motorized tricycles-for-hire are required to renew their mayor’s permit annually for continuous operation within city’s area of jurisdiction.
| OFFICE: | Business Permit and Licensing Office |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Simple |
| TYPE OF TRANSACTION: | G2C – Government to Client |
| WHO MAY AVAIL: | All legitimate operators of motorized tricycles-for-hire with valid franchise (MTOP) to operate and public utility vehicles with valid franchise from LTFRB |
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE |
| Inspection Report from POSO | POSO |
| Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) | BPLO |
| LTO Certificate of Registration | LTO |
| VALID LTO Official Receipt | LTO |
| Barangay Clearance/Certification | From Your Barangay |
| Voter’s ID/Certification | Comelec |
| Community Tax Certificate | Treasury |
| Driver’s License | LTO |
| In case of Renewal and awaiting Decision from LTFRB: | |
| Notice of hearing | |
| Application for extension of validity | |
| LTFRB Official Receipt (for extension of validity) |
| CLIENT STEPS | AGENCY ACTIONS | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
| Submit complete requirements | Check requirements & verify previous permit and issue payment order form | None | 5 minutes | BPLO Transport Section Staff |
| Pay required fee at City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) | Accept payment and issue official receipt (OR) | Revised Revenue Code of Tarlac City | 1 minute | Revenue Collection Clerk |
| Present OR | Validate OR and process permit | None | 1 minute | BPLO Head Transport Div. Staff |
| Claim permit | Release permit | None | 1 minute | BPLO Staff |
| Total | 8 MINUTES |
3. ISSUANCE OF MAYOR’S PERMIT FOR PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLES
Operators of public utility vehicles are required to renew their mayor’s permit annually for
continuous operation within Tarlac City.
| OFFICE: | Business Permit and Licensing Office |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Simple |
| TYPE OF TRANSACTION: | G2C – Government to Client |
| WHO MAY AVAIL: | All legitimate operators of motorized tricycles-for-hire with valid franchise (MTOP) to operate and public utility vehicles with valid franchise from LTFRB |
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE |
| Inspection Report from POSO | POSO |
| Decision/Order) | BPLO |
| LTO Certificate of Registration | LTO |
| VALID LTO Official Receipt | LTO |
| Barangay Clearance/Certification | |
| Voter’s ID/Certification | |
| Community Tax Certificate | |
| Driver’s License | |
| In case of Renewal and awaiting Decision from LTFRB: | |
| Notice of hearing | |
| Application for extension of validity | |
| LTFRB Official Receipt (for extension of validity) |
4. ISSUANCE OF MOTORIZED TRICYCLE OPERATOR’S PERMIT (MTOP) (NEW/RENEWAL/AMENDMENTS TRANSFER)
NEW: BPLO issues new MTOP to all operators of motorized tricycles-for-hire upon approval from the Sangguniang Panlungsod in order to operate within Tarlac City.
RENEWAL: BPLO renews the MTOP to all franchise holders every three (3) years upon approval from the Sangguniang Panlungsod
AMENDMENTS: Franchise holder is required to apply for amendments on the franchise (MTOP) in case of change unit or change address.
TRANSFER: Applicants are required to apply for transfer of franchise to operate motorized tricycles-for-hire to be approved by the Sangguniang Panlungsod in order to operate within Tarlac City.
| OFFICE: | BPLO |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Simple |
| TYPE OF TRANSACTION: | G2C – Government to Client |
| WHO MAY AVAIL: | Citizens |
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE |
| NEW: | |
| Approved request (referral slip) from M.O. | M.O. |
| LTO Certificate of Registration | LTO |
| VALID LTO Official Receipt | LTO |
| Barangay Clearance/Certification | BARANGAY |
| Voter’s ID/Certification | COMELEC |
| Community Tax Certificate | TREASURY |
| Insurance policy | |
| 2 pcs 2×2 pictures | |
| Driver’s License | LTO |
| *In case the applicant is working abroad or not available during application period: | |
| Special Power of Attorney in Addition to the above- | |
| mentioned requirements |
| RENEWAL: | |
| Near Expiring Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) | BPLO |
| LTO Certificate of Registration | LTO |
| VALID LTO Official Receipt | LTO |
| Barangay Clearance/Certification | BARANGAY |
| Voter’s ID/Certification | COMELEC |
| Community Tax Certificate | TREASURY |
| Insurance Policy | |
| 2 pcs 2×2 pictures | |
| Driver’s License | LTO |
| *In case the applicant is working abroad or not available during application period | |
| Special Power of Attorney in Addition to the above- mentioned requirements | |
| AMENDMENTS: | |
| Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) | BPLO |
| LTO Certificate of Registration | LTO |
| VALID LTO Official Receipt | LTO |
| Barangay Clearance/Certification | BARANGAY |
| Voter’s ID/Certification | COMELEC |
| Community Tax Certificate | TREASURY |
| Affidavit (Change of Motor Unit) | |
| Insurance Policy | |
| 2 pcs 2×2 pictures | |
| Driver’s License | |
| *In case the applicant is working abroad or not available during application period | |
| Special Power of Attorney in Addition to the above- mentioned requirements | |
| TRANSFER: | |
| Motorized Tricycle Operator’s Permit (MTOP) | BPLO |
| LTO Certificate of Registration | LTO |
| VALID LTO Official Receipt | LTO |
| Barangay Clearance/Certification | BARANGAY |
| Voter’s ID/Certification | COMELEC |
| Community Tax Certificate | TREASURY |
| Insurance Policy | |
| 2 pcs 2×2 pictures | |
| Driver’s License | |
| Deed of Sale | |
| Waiver of Rights from the Sangguniang Panlungsod | |
| *In case of death of the operator, to include the following in addition to the above-mentioned requirements: | |
| Deed of extra-Judicial Settlement with waiver of rights | |
| Death Certificate | |
| Marriage Certificate or Birth Certificate | |
| *In case the applicant is working abroad or not available during application period | |
| Special Power of Attorney in Addition to the above- mentioned requirements. |
| CLIENT STEPS | AGENCY ACTIONS | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
| Submit requireme nts and notarized application form | Accept and review requirements | None | 5 minutes | BPLO Transport Section Staff |
| Endorsed to Sangguniang Panlungsod for approval | None | 1 week | Mayor’s Office | |
| Wait for the approval of the Sangguniang Panlungsod thru SP Resolution | IPrepare payment order form | Revised Revenue Code of Tarlac City | 2 minutes | BPLO Transport Section Staff |
| Get the payment order form and pay corresponding franchise fee | Accept payment and issue Official Receipt (OR) | Revised Revenue Code of Tarlac City | 3 minutes | Revenue Collection Clerk |
| Present official receipt to Sangguniang Panlungsod | Issuance of the Kapasyahan | None | 2 minutes | SP Secretary Staff |
| Submit Kapasiyahan to BPLO-Transport | Prepare MTOP and validate traffic violations, if any, prior to approval | None | 1 day | BPLO Head Licensing Off. III Transport Div. Staff City Mayor |
| Claim MTOP | Issue MTOP | None | 1 minute | BPLO Transport Section Staff |
5. PAYMENT OF TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS
BPLO issues the Payment Order Form to traffic violators apprehended by the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Public Order and Safety Office (POSO).
| OFFICE: | BPLO |
| CLASSIFICATION: | Simple |
| TYPE OF TRANSACTION: | G2C – Government to Client |
| WHO MAY AVAIL: | Drivers who have violated traffic rules and regulations |
| CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS | WHERE TO SECURE |
| Traffic Citation Ticket | |
| Release Order from POSO | POSO |
| CLIENT STEPS | AGENCY ACTIONS | FEES TO BE PAID | PROCESSING TIME | PERSON RESPONSIBLE |
| Get Release Order from POSO | Issue release order | None | 1 minute | POSO Staff |
| Present citation Ticket and release order | Check citation ticket. and number of offense and issue payment order form | None | 2 minutes | Transport Division Staff |
| Payment of required fees at the City Treasurer’s Office (CTO) | Accept payment and issue Official Receipt (OR) | Revised Revenue Code of Tarlac City | 1 minute | Revenue Collection Clerk |
| Present official receipt | Record Official Receipt number | None | 1 minute | Transport Division Staff |