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Mandaluyong publishes its mayor's permit fees: ₱800 a year for a sari-sari store without cigarettes and liquor, ₱1,200 with them, ₱1,000 for a small carinderia and ₱2,000 for a small manufacturer or bakery. You file a notarized application at the BPLD or online, pay at the City Treasurer's Office with a separate fire fee, and your permit expires at the end of the calendar year.[1,2,3]
Mandaluyong mayor's permit fees for small businesses
| Business | Mayor's permit fee per year |
|---|---|
| Sari-sari store without cigarettes and liquor | ₱800 |
| Sari-sari store with cigarettes and liquor | ₱1,200 |
| Carinderia or independent caterer, 14 sq m or less | ₱1,000 |
| Small-scale manufacturer, including bakeries under 50 sq m | ₱2,000 |
| Notarial fee for the application form | ₱50 |
| Fire fee | 15% of LGU permit fees, at least ₱500 |
New permit papers
The BPLD asks for a duly accomplished and notarized application form; business name registration (DTI for single proprietorship, SEC for corporations and partnerships, CDA for cooperatives); a lease contract showing the area, with a copy of your lessor's mayor's permit, or proof of ownership; and two pictures of the establishment, one showing the left and right neighbours and one showing the interior.[2]
You also need the BFP Fire Safety Inspection Certificate before the mayor's permit is released. A locational (zoning) clearance applies to businesses of 15 sq m and above on residential streets, and to warehouses and gasoline stations.[2]
Steps at the BPLD and the treasurer
The charter puts total processing at 20 minutes once your papers are complete.[2]
- FileSubmit the notarized form and requirements at the BPLD, or online, for assessment and a Tax Order of Payment.
- Fire feeGet a separate order of payment for the fire fee and pay it with the Tax Order at the City Treasurer's Office.
- ClaimPresent the Tax Order, receipts and FSIC to claim the mayor's permit, then the business plate and sticker.
Renewal and year-end dates
A Mandaluyong permit expires at the end of the calendar year for which it is issued. Renewal needs last year's mayor's permit and official receipts, plus last year's audited financial statements, income tax return and latest VAT returns.[3,2]
Garbage service charges are paid annually at the City Treasurer's Office no later than 31 January. If several businesses share one place, their total garbage fee is capped at ₱7,500 a year.[4]
The city pages do not state a permit renewal deadline. The Local Government Code sets the first 20 days of January for local taxes, which the council may extend. We found no extensions for 2024 to 2026.[5]
Mandaluyong checklist
- Notarize the application form (₱50 notarial fee).
- Get a copy of your lessor's mayor's permit.
- Take two photos: neighbours on both sides, and the interior.
- Check if you need a zoning clearance (15 sq m and above on a residential street).
- Budget for the fire fee: 15% of LGU fees, at least ₱500.
- Pay garbage charges by 31 January.
Questions people ask
- How much is the mayor's permit for a sari-sari store in Mandaluyong?
- ₱800 a year without cigarettes and liquor, or ₱1,200 with them, per the city's posted Revenue Code fees.
- What is the fire fee in Mandaluyong?
- 15% of all fees the city charges for the permit, but not lower than ₱500.
- Does my landlord need a permit too?
- Yes. Your lessor must have a mayor's permit, and a copy must be attached to your lease.
- When does a Mandaluyong business permit expire?
- At the end of the calendar year for which it is issued.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- Revised Business Tax Code : Mayor's Permit Fees - City of Mandaluyong · City Government of Mandaluyong
- BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSING DEPARTMENT - City of Mandaluyong · City Government of Mandaluyong
- Business - City of Mandaluyong · City Government of Mandaluyong
- Revised Business Tax Code : Garbage Service Charges - City of Mandaluyong · City Government of Mandaluyong
- Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) · Congress of the Philippines (via Lawphil) · 10 October 1991