Business Permits and Licensing Office - ROXAS Municipality Department

Parent Department

Office of the Municipal Mayor View parent department

Contact Information

Department Head

Ms. Necita Falla Tabi

Email Address

[email protected]

Office Location

Ground Floor, Legislative Brgy. Bagumbayan, Roxas

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department Links

BPLO Roxas

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Our Mission

"To provide an efficient, transparent, and innovative business processing system that fosters a business-friendly environment, ensures compliance with municipal ordinances, and contributes to the sustainable economic growth of the community."

Our Vision

To be a digitally-driven, business-friendly, and responsive department that serves as a model of excellence in public service, fostering a competitive local economy through transparent and efficient licensing systems.

Department Code BPLO

Group Sections

The Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) serves as the primary regulatory body for local commercial activities. While specific procedures can vary slightly by municipality, the core services generally include the following:

1. Business Registration and Licensing

New Business Permits: Processing and issuance of Mayor’s Permits for newly established businesses.
Business Permit Renewal: Annual renewal of existing permits (typically conducted every January).
Occupational Permits: Issuance of permits for individual employees and workers within the municipality.
Special Permits: Temporary permits for seasonal vendors, motorcades, concerts, or promotional streamers.

2. Certification and Verification

Certificate of No Business: Often required for government records or by indigent applicants.
Certificate of Business Closure/Retirement: Issued when a business officially ceases operations to ensure they are removed from the tax rolls.
Certified True Copies: Providing official duplicates of business permits or related records.

3. Regulatory and Inspection Services

Compliance Monitoring: Routine inspections to ensure establishments follow local ordinances, safety standards, and zoning laws.
Assessment of Taxes and Fees: Calculating business taxes, regulatory fees, and other charges based on declared gross sales or capital.
Calibration Services: Inspection and sealing of weighing scales and fuel dispensers (common in public markets and gas stations).

4. Other Functions

Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS): Coordination with other departments (like the Bureau of Fire Protection, Health Office, and Engineering) to streamline the application process.
Franchise Management: Processing permits for public transport, such as tricycles (MTOP).
Conflict Resolution: Attending to complaints regarding business operations within the locality.