Investor
Doing Business
SETTING UP BUSINESS
Setting Up Business
PRE-OPERATION
- Register with SEC, DTI or CDA
- If availing national incentives, register with PEZA, BOI or TIEZA
LAND DEVELOPMENT
- Covert/Reclassify agricultural land.
- Apply for rezoning for non-agricultural land.
- Secure requirements for subdivision/condominium development
FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
- Apply for Building Permit before construction or renovation
- Apply for Occupancy Permit after construction or renovation
OPERATION
- Secure Mayor’s Permit
- Register with BIR
- Register with SSS, Philhealth & Pagibig
PRE-OPERATION
Business registration can be done online or offline. Check out the links below for detailed processes.
- Business registration with national government agencies:
- Corporation
- Partnership
- Sole Proprietorship
- Cooperative
- If availing of the national incentives, register with:
- BOI
- PEZA
- TIEZA
LAND DEVELOPMENT
Raw land development can be a tedious task that requires due diligence from investors who intend to develop a parcel of land or construct a building for mixed-use or other purposes. Below are the steps for land development:
- If land is currently agricultural:
- DAR Conversion
- Land Reclassification
- If land is not classified as agricultural under the City’s Land Use Plan but is intended for use other its current zoning (ex. Residential to Commercial);
- Land Rezoning
- If developing a subdivision or condominium
- Preliminary approval & Locational clearance
- Development Permit
FACILITY CONSTRUCTION
To ensure safety and compliance with infrastructure and building standards secure all necessary permits and clearance from Office of the Building Official/ City Engineer’s Office
- Before the start of construction or renovation:
- Building Permit
- After Construction or renovation
- Occupancy permit
OPERATION
You must secure a business permit from the city government before the start of operation. You also need to register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and other national government agencies providing social protection programs.
- If land is currently agricultural:
- DAR Conversion
- Land Reclassification
- If land is not classified as agricultural under the City’s Land Use Plan but is intended for use other its current zoning (ex. Residential to Commercial);
- Land Rezoning
- If developing a subdivision or condominium
- Preliminary approval & Locational clearance
- Development Permit
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