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Business permit in Bacolod: eBPLS, checklist and discounts

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Bacolod's own pages: online business permit portal · business permits office page

In Bacolod you apply for a new or renewal business permit at ebpls.bacolodcity.gov.ph, then request billing and pay online or at the City Treasurer's Office. The 2026 deadline was extended to 31 March, with a 10% discount for paying by 28 February and no penalty from 1 to 31 March. In 2025 the discount ran to 20 January, with no penalty to 15 February.[1,2,3]

Bacolod discount and extension dates

As reported by Visayan Daily Star (2025) and Negros Now Daily (2026) after Sangguniang Panlungsod approval.[3,2]
Year10% discount if paid byNo discount, no penalty until
202520 January (one-time payment)15 February
202628 February31 March

What the 2025 checklist asks for

The city's 2025 checklist applies to new and renewal applications. It asks for your original DTI certificate, SEC registration with articles, or CDA registration. For the place, upload a notarized contract of lease if rented, a notarized affidavit of non-rental or secretary's certificate, or proof of ownership. If you use another company's trade name, add the franchise agreement, dealership certificate or IPO registration.[1]

That last item catches franchisees. Example: a milk tea franchise kiosk in Bacolod needs the franchise agreement on file, not only its own DTI certificate.

Apply, bill, pay and track

The checklist has a QR code and the portal address for new and renewal applications. The city lists online billing requests and payment through its online services pages, or over the counter at the City Treasurer's Office.[1]

  1. ApplyFile online at ebpls.bacolodcity.gov.ph or at the BOSS.
  2. Request billingAsk for your billing online.
  3. PayPay online or over the counter at the City Treasurer's Office.
  4. TrackFollow your application status on the same portal.

Why the discount date matters

The Local Government Code puts local tax payments in the first 20 days of January and lets the council extend that by up to six months. Bacolod's council has used this two years running.[4,3,2]

The extension and the discount are different dates. In 2026 you kept the 10% discount only if you paid by 28 February; paying in March avoided a penalty but lost the discount.[2]

Fees are assessed by the city. Ask the city's business permits office for the amounts that apply to you.

Bacolod checklist

  • Scan the QR code on the city checklist or open ebpls.bacolodcity.gov.ph.
  • Bring your original DTI, SEC or CDA certificate.
  • Notarize your lease or affidavit of non-rental.
  • Franchisees: attach the franchise agreement.
  • Pay before the discount date, not only before the deadline.
  • Track your status on the portal.

Questions people ask

Was the 2026 Bacolod business permit deadline extended?
Yes, to 31 March 2026. A 10% discount applied to payments by 28 February.
Can I pay my Bacolod business permit over the counter?
Yes. You can pay online or over the counter at the City Treasurer's Office.
Do I need a notarized lease in Bacolod?
If your place is rented, the 2025 checklist asks for a notarized contract of lease.

Sources

Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.

  1. 2025 Business Permit Checklist of Requirements · City Government of Bacolod · December 2024
  2. Bacolod biz permit application, renewal extended until Mar. 31 · Negros Now Daily · 8 January 2026
  3. BOSS extension granted by Bacolod SP · Visayan Daily Star · 9 January 2025
  4. Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) · Congress of the Philippines (via Lawphil) · 10 October 1991

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