20/08/2026
How to get a Mayor’s Permit in Davao? Officially called a Business Permit, is the local government license that authorizes your business to legally operate within Davao City. Whether you are opening a sari-sari store in Buhangin or incorporating a company in Damosa IT Park, you need one. The permit is issued by the Business Bureau (also referred to as the Business Permits and Licensing Office or BPLO), located at the Ground Floor of the Sangguniang Panlungsod Building, San Pedro Street. It is valid for one calendar year and must be renewed every January. If you are still in the planning stages, the permit sits in the middle of the registration chain: you register your business name with DTI or SEC first, then secure the Mayor’s Permit, then complete your BIR registration (see also BIR Form 1901).
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How to get a mayor's permit in Davao: document checklist, BPLO steps, common hold-ups, and the January renewal deadline with its 25% surcharge.