It depends on the size of your business.
🔹 If You Are a Sole Proprietor (Small Setup)
If you are operating as a one-person business with only 1–2 motorbikes or a small number of vehicles, you may start with:
- Barangay Business Clearance
- Mayor’s / City Business Permit
- BIR Registration (to issue official receipts)
For small-scale operations, the process can be simple and similar to registering a small sari-sari store.
However:
- DTI registration is required if you are using a business name (sole proprietorship).
- DTI registration is not a business permit, but it is required before getting your Mayor’s Permit if you are operating under a trade name.
🔹 If You Are a Larger Business
If you:
- Have business partners
- Operate multiple vehicles
- Have higher turnover
- Register as a corporation
Then you will need:
- DTI (for sole prop) or SEC (for corporation/partnership)
- Barangay Clearance
- Mayor’s Permit
- BIR Registration
- City Business Permit
- Proper accounting and tax compliance
❓ Can You Issue Official Receipts With Only Barangay Permit?
No.
To legally issue official receipts, you must register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and have:
- Certificate of Registration (BIR Form 2303)
- Authority to Print (ATP) receipts
- Registered books of accounts
Barangay clearance alone is not enough to issue receipts.
❓ Do You Need to Pay Taxes?
Yes.
Whether small or large, once registered with BIR, you must:
- File taxes
- Declare income
- Pay percentage tax or VAT (depending on your registration)
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