Business Permits & Licenses
Business permits are issued by your city or municipality. Here is where the Province fits in.
Where to get a business permit
In the Philippines, the mayor's permit and local business tax are handled by the city or municipality where the business is located, not by the Province.
City or municipal hall
Apply at the Business Permits and Licensing Office (BPLO) of Malaybalay City, Valencia City or your municipality.
Find your city or municipalityHow permits work in Bukidnon
Read the general steps for applying and renewing a business permit.
Read the guideOther registrations
Depending on the business, you may also register with the DTI (business name), the SEC or CDA, the BIR, and the barangay. Each agency sets its own requirements.
What the Province handles
The Provincial Government collects certain provincial taxes and fees allowed by the Local Government Code.
Provincial Treasurer's Office
Collects provincial taxes and fees. Ask the office whether any provincial tax applies to your kind of business.
Office detailsPlanning and investment
The Provincial Planning and Development Office prepares the provincial development plan that guides local investment.
Planning officeZoning and building
Zoning clearance and building permits are issued by the city or municipal government.
Find your city or municipalityThis page is a general guide written by volunteers. Requirements, fees and processing times are set by each office and may vary, so confirm with the office before you go. The official source is the Provincial Government of Bukidnon website.