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In Davao City you can file new and renewal business permit applications online at appbts.davaocity.gov.ph and pay taxes and fees through Landbank. The city's Citizen's Charter says a business permit is renewed within the month of January. For 2026 the renewal one-stop shop ran from 5 to 31 January, Monday to Saturday, 8 am to 5 pm.[1,2]
Davao City mayor's permit fees as published
| Item | Amount in the Citizen's Charter |
|---|---|
| Mayor's permit fee, "Other Businesses", cottage | ₱1,000 |
| Mayor's permit fee, "Other Businesses", small | ₱2,000 |
| Mayor's permit fee, "Other Businesses", medium | ₱4,000 |
| Mayor's permit fee, "Other Businesses", large | ₱6,000 |
| New business plate | ₱150 |
| Renewal sticker | ₱5 |
What the Business Bureau asks for on a new permit
The Citizen's Charter lists a duly filled-out and notarized Unified Application Form, a sketch of the business location, your barangay clearance, your community tax certificate (cedula) and your DTI registration. Corporations, cooperatives, renters and some business types add SEC or CDA papers, a lease, an occupancy permit or a Fire Safety Inspection Certificate.[2]
Filing, payment and claiming are the three stages. Each can be done at the office or online.[1]
Renewal: the January one-stop shop and past extensions
Permits expire on 31 December, and the Citizen's Charter says renewal happens within January. That is a longer window than the first 20 days of January set by the Local Government Code for local taxes, which the city council may extend.[2,3]
In 2024 the city extended the mayor's permit renewal and retirement deadline to 5 February. For 2026, the one-stop shop ran 5 to 31 January, and renewals could also be done online with payment via Landbank.[4,1]
Reading the fee table
The fee figures come from an undated Citizen's Charter uploaded in 2022, so check them against your assessment. The cottage, small, medium and large tiers apply to the charter's "Other Businesses" category. Your business tax depends on your gross sales and is assessed by the city.[2]
A small sari-sari store and a hardware shop can land in different categories. Ask the Business Bureau which line your business falls under before you budget.
Davao City permit prep
- Have the Unified Application Form notarized before filing.
- Get your barangay clearance and cedula first.
- Draw a sketch of the location with nearby landmarks.
- Open or link a Landbank payment option if you will pay online.
- Set a reminder for early January; permits lapse on 31 December.
- Keep your business plate; renewals only need a new sticker.
Questions people ask
- When do I renew my Davao City business permit?
- Within January. The Citizen's Charter says permits are renewed within the month of January, and the 2026 one-stop shop ran 5 to 31 January.
- How much is the mayor's permit fee in Davao City?
- The Citizen's Charter lists ₱1,000 to ₱6,000 for "Other Businesses" from cottage to large, plus ₱150 for a new business plate. Business tax is separate.
- Can I renew online in Davao City?
- Yes. The city says owners may process renewals online at appbts.davaocity.gov.ph and pay via Landbank.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- 2026 biz permit renewal starts · City Government of Davao · 5 January 2026
- The City Government of Davao Citizen's Charter Handbook · City Government of Davao
- Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) · Congress of the Philippines (via Lawphil) · 10 October 1991
- City extends mayor's permit renewal, retirement application deadline anew · SunStar Davao · 2 February 2024