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Iloilo City takes new and renewal business permit applications online through its iBPLS portal. New applicants need proof of registration, proof of the right to use the location, a location sketch and facade photo, a Certificate of Occupancy or FSIC, and a CCTV camera under Regulation Ordinance No. 2023-085. Renewal falls due by 20 January unless the city council extends it.[1,2]
What to upload on iBPLS
| Document | Notes |
|---|---|
| Unified Application Form (UAF) | For new and renewal |
| Declaration of gross receipts of the previous year | For renewal |
| Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) from BFP | Current |
| Photo of the CCTV monitor | Per Regulation Ordinance No. 2023-085 |
Filing on the iBPLS portal
The city's business permit page walks you through the portal.[1]
- Log inOpen the iBPLS portal and click Business Permit, then New Application.
- Choose the typePick New or Renewal. For renewal, search by your Business Identification No. Then choose annual, bi-annual or quarterly payment.
- Tax year and barangayEnter the tax year. You can also generate your barangay clearance here.
- Business detailsEnter business information, operations, lines of business and last year's gross sales.
- Upload and submitUpload your requirements as PDF or JPG files of up to 10MB each, then submit.
The CCTV requirement
Iloilo City lists a CCTV camera as a requirement under Regulation Ordinance No. 2023-085, and the online application asks for a photo of the CCTV monitor.[1]
Install the camera before you apply and take a clear photo of the monitor showing a live view. If you rent, ask your landlord early whether a camera is already in place.
Where to pay
You choose annual, bi-annual or quarterly payment in the application. The city lists offsite payment centers at Festive Walk Parade (2/F), The Atrium (2/F), Marymart Mall (2/F, food court area) and SM City (South Wing, lower ground floor).[1]
Fees are assessed by the city; we found no published fee schedule.
Renewal ends 20 January
The Local Government Code sets local taxes within the first 20 days of January and lets the council extend it. In January 2023 Iloilo's mayor said he would not extend renewal past 20 January.[3,2]
Plan to finish by 20 January and ask the BPLD whether the council has moved the date for the year.
Iloilo City checklist
- Install a CCTV camera and photograph the monitor.
- Get your FSIC or Certificate of Occupancy.
- Prepare a location sketch and a facade photo.
- Scan files as PDF or JPG under 10MB each.
- Choose annual, bi-annual or quarterly payment.
- Finish by 20 January.
Questions people ask
- Do I need CCTV for an Iloilo City business permit?
- Yes. The city lists a CCTV camera under Regulation Ordinance No. 2023-085, and online applications include a photo of the CCTV monitor.
- Does Iloilo City extend the renewal deadline?
- The council can extend it under the Local Government Code. In 2023 the mayor said there would be no extension. Ask the BPLD for the current year.
- Where can I pay my Iloilo City business permit?
- At offsite payment centers in Festive Walk Parade, The Atrium, Marymart Mall and SM City, among others.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- Business Permit | Iloilo City Government · City Government of Iloilo
- No extension for business permit renewal deadline, says Treñas · Philippine News Agency · 9 January 2023
- Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) · Congress of the Philippines (via Lawphil) · 10 October 1991