Business
Business Permits & Licensing Section
New business permits, renewals, Mayor's clearance, and other business-related permits
Office
Mayor's Office - BPLS
Location
Municipal Hall
Hours
8AM - 5PM
Renewal
Jan 1 - Jan 20
Business Permit Services
Select a service to view the detailed process and requirements
Issuance of New Business Permit
Application for new business permit for businesses operating in Cainta
Requirements for New Business
- Duly accomplished Application Form
- DTI Certificate of Business Name Registration (for sole proprietorship)
- SEC Registration (for corporation/partnership)
- CDA Registration (for cooperatives)
- Barangay Business Clearance
- Zoning Clearance from MPDO
- Sanitary Permit from MHO
- Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from BFP
- Locational Clearance (if applicable)
- Contract of Lease / Land Title (proof of business location)
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
- Valid ID of owner/authorized representative
| Step | Activity | Documents | Duration | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submit application form and complete requirements | Application form, all requirements | 10 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| 2 | Verification and assessment of documents | — | 15-30 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| 3 | Computation of fees and taxes | Assessment sheet | 10 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| 4 | Payment of fees at Treasurer's Office | Order of Payment | 10 minutes | Treasurer's Office |
| 5 | Issuance of Business Permit | Official Receipt | 10 minutes | BPLS Staff |
Processing Information
- Total processing time: 55 minutes to 1 hour (if complete)
- Fees vary based on business type, capitalization, and floor area
Renewal of Business Permit
Annual renewal of existing business permit (January 1-20 without surcharge)
Requirements for Renewal
- Previous year's Business Permit
- Barangay Business Clearance (current year)
- Sanitary Permit from MHO (current year)
- Fire Safety Inspection Certificate from BFP (current year)
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
- Sworn Statement of Gross Sales/Receipts
- Financial Statements (for corporations)
| Step | Activity | Documents | Duration | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submit renewal application and requirements | Previous permit, clearances | 5 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| 2 | Verification and assessment | Gross sales declaration | 10 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| 3 | Payment of fees at Treasurer's Office | Order of Payment | 10 minutes | Treasurer's Office |
| 4 | Issuance of renewed Business Permit | Official Receipt | 5 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| Renewal Period | Surcharge |
|---|---|
| January 1-20 | No Surcharge |
| January 21 onwards | 25% Surcharge + 2% Interest/month |
Issuance of Mayor's Clearance/Permit
Mayor's clearance for various purposes including employment, travel, and other transactions
For Employment
- Barangay Clearance
- Police Clearance
- NBI Clearance
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
- 2x2 ID Photo
- Valid ID
For Other Purposes
- Barangay Clearance
- Community Tax Certificate (Cedula)
- Valid ID
- Supporting documents (as applicable)
| Step | Activity | Duration | Personnel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Submit requirements and fill out application form | 5 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| 2 | Verification of documents | 5 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| 3 | Payment of fee at Treasurer's Office | 5 minutes | Treasurer's Office |
| 4 | Issuance of Mayor's Clearance | 5 minutes | BPLS Staff |
| Type of Clearance | Fee |
|---|---|
| Mayor's Clearance (Employment) | ₱50.00 |
| Mayor's Clearance (Other purposes) | ₱30.00 |
Other Permits and Clearances
Additional permits and clearances issued by the Mayor's Office
Delivery Permit
- Request letter
- Business Permit of supplier
- Vehicle registration (OR/CR)
- Driver's License
Special Permit (Events)
- Request letter stating purpose
- Barangay Clearance
- Valid ID of applicant
- List of activities/program
Closure of Business
- Affidavit of Closure
- Original Business Permit
- Tax Clearance from Treasurer
- BIR Certificate of Closure
Transfer of Business Location
- Letter of Intent
- Current Business Permit
- New Barangay Clearance
- New Zoning Clearance
| Permit Type | Fee | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery Permit | ₱100.00 | Same day |
| Special Permit (Events) | ₱200.00 - ₱500.00 | 1-3 days |
| Business Closure Certificate | ₱100.00 | Same day |
| Transfer of Location | ₱200.00 | 1-2 days |
Office Personnel
Key personnel handling business permits and licensing
BPLS Head
Section Chief
Licensing Officer
Permit Processing
Administrative Staff
Records & Assessment
Office Information
- Business Permits & Licensing Section, Municipal Hall, Cainta, Rizal
- Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- (078) 326-5001
Important Notes
- Business permit renewal deadline: January 20
- Late renewal incurs 25% surcharge + 2% monthly interest
- All clearances must be current year
- Bring original documents for verification