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Manila handles business permit renewals through the GO! Manila App and an e-BOSS Lounge at City Hall. In 2024 the deadline was 20 January, with a 10% discount for paying on or before it. The city later extended 2024 renewals to 9 February, and in 2026 it extended the renewal period without interest, penalties or surcharges until 13 February.[1,2,3]
Renewal extensions Manila has announced
2024: tax payment and business permit applications were extended from 23 January to 9 February without surcharge or penalty. The 10% early payment discount did not apply during the extension.[2,1]
2026: the city extended the renewal period until 13 February, again without interest, penalties or surcharges.[3]
Under the Local Government Code the normal payment window is the first 20 days of January, and the city council may extend it. Watch for Manila's announcement each January before you plan around a later date.[4]
Where to transact
The GO! Manila App lets users transact with frontline city offices, including permit applications and payment of business taxes and regulatory fees.[2,1]
What Manila has not published online
We could not open a City of Manila business permit page or Citizen's Charter. That means we have no city-published list of new-permit requirements and no fee schedule. Fees are assessed by the city. Ask the Bureau of Permits at City Hall for the current checklist before you go.
Before you renew in Manila
- Install the GO! Manila App and set up your account.
- Pay before the January deadline if you want the early payment discount.
- Bring last year's permit and official receipts.
- Ask the Bureau of Permits for the current requirement list.
- Check the city's announcements for an extension before you wait.
Questions people ask
- Does Manila give a discount for early renewal?
- In 2024 the city gave a 10% discount for paying on or before the deadline. It did not apply during the extension period.
- Was the 2026 Manila renewal deadline extended?
- Yes. The city extended the 2026 renewal period until 13 February without interest, penalties or surcharges.
- How much is a Manila business permit?
- Fees are assessed by the City of Manila. Ask its business permits office for the amounts that apply to you.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- Manila LGU starts accepting applications for business permit renewal · Manila Bulletin · 3 January 2024
- Mayor Honey OKs extension of tax payment, business permit application · Manila Bulletin · 23 January 2024
- Manila gov't sees boost in economic growth amid sharp increase in permit activities · Manila Bulletin · 27 January 2026
- Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) · Congress of the Philippines (via Lawphil) · 10 October 1991