DOING BUSINESS
A business is defined as an organization or enterprising entity engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities.
In starting a business you need to apply and secure for a Business Permit first. An application for a Business Permit shall be filed with the Business Permit and Licensing Office.
Below are the steps for a newly-started business:
1. Business Permit and Licensing Office
• Business Assessment
• Verification of requirements and submission
• Issuance of Order of Payment
• Releasing of Fire Safety Inspection Certificate for business
2. Treasurer's Office
• Payment of Taxes and other charges
3. Business Permit and Licensing Office
• Releasing of Business Permit
| Requirement | No. of Copy | Where to secure (Reponsible Party/ Office) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Business Permit Application Form | 1 original | Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) |
| Proof of Registration | ||
| A. DTI for Single | 1 original or 1 photocopy | DTI Negosyo Center, Legislative Building, 1st Floor |
| B. SEC for Corporation & Partnership | Baguio City | |
| C. CDA for Cooperative | San Fernando City, La Union | |
| 3. Certificate of Occupancy | 1 original or 1 photocopy | Municipal Engineering Office/ Lessor |
| 4. Notarized Contract of Lease (if lessee) | 1 original or 1 photocopy | Lessor |
| 5. Barangay Clearance | 1 original | Barangay Hall |
| 6. Valid Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) | 1 original | Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Bacnotan |
| 7. Sanitary Permit and Health Certificate | 1 original | Municipal Health Office (MHO) |
| 8. Provincial Tax Clearance (for specific business) | 1 original | Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), San Fernando City, La Union |
| 9. Public Market Clearance (for market stall owner) | 1 original | Office of the Market Supervisor |
| Issued together with the Business Permit | ||
| 10. Community Tax Clearance (CEDULA) | 1 original | Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) |
| 11. Barangay Business Clearance | 1 original | Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) |
| Requirement | No. of Copy | Where to secure (Reponsible Party/ Office) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Business Permit Application Form | 1 original | Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) |
| 2. A. Single Proprietorship (Sworn Statement of Gross Sales Receipt) B. Corporation (Income Tax Return of Financial Statement Audited) |
1 original or 1 photocopy | Applicant |
| 3. Sanitary Permit and Health Certificate | 1 original | Municipal Health Office (MHO) |
| 4. Valid Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) | 1 original | Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Bacnotan |
| 5. Provincial Tax Clearance (for specific business) | 1 original | Provincial Government of La Union (PGLU), San Fernando City, La Union |
| 6. Public Market Clearance (for market stall owner) | 1 original | Office of the Market Supervisor |
| Issued together with the Business Permit | ||
| 7. Community Tax Clearance (CEDULA) | 1 original | Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) |
| 8. Barangay Business Clearance | 1 original | Business Permit and Licensing Office (BPLO) |
| Requirement | No. of Copy | Where to secure (Reponsible Party/ Office) |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Application for Termination/ Retirement of Business | 1 original | Applicant |
| 2. Latest Business Permit (to be surrendered)/ Documents that supports the business operation |
Send us an email at lgubtn.bploffice@gmail.com
Call us at (072) 607-4261
Visit us at 1F Municipal Building, Nagsimbaanan, Bacnotan, La Union.