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In Quezon City you apply for a new business permit online through QC E-Services, and the city estimates processing at 1 to 3 days. QC permits are valid one year from the date of issue, so your renewal falls due one year after your permit was issued, not on a fixed January date. For 2026, the city moved the first- and second-quarter business tax deadline to 30 April.[1,2,3,4]
Business tax deadline changes in Quezon City
| Year | What the city did | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | The City Council passed an ordinance moving the business tax payment deadline to 30 April. | The Manila Times, 21 January 2024 |
| 2025 | No deadline change was posted on the city site. | None found |
| 2026 | First- and second-quarter business tax due 30 April 2026; applications for business tax assessment accepted until 17 April 2026. | QC City Treasurer's Office notice, 13 April 2026 |
| 2027 and 2028 | The same notice on Ordinance No. SP-3467 says the 30 April due date for first- and second-quarter business tax also applies in 2027 and 2028. | QC City Treasurer's Office notice, 13 April 2026 |
How to apply for a new permit on QC E-Services
The city's guide asks for the owner's ID, proof of business registration (DTI for sole proprietorships, SEC for corporations and partnerships, CDA for cooperatives), a tax declaration or notarized lease for the place, and a sketch and photos of the location when applicable.[1]
The application runs inside QC E-Services. The city lists the flow below, and it estimates 1 to 3 days from submission to approval.[1]
- Log inSign in to QC E-Services with your account.
- Open BOSSChoose Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) on the dashboard, then Apply for Mayor's Permit (Business).
- Start a new applicationClick Submit Application Online and pick NEW as the application type.
- Read the remindersGo through the requirements and reminders before you fill anything in.
- Complete the formFill in the documentary requirements, business information and business activity sections, then submit.
Why your QC renewal date is not 20 January
Most cities follow the Local Government Code, which sets payment of local taxes within the first 20 days of January and lets the city council extend that by up to six months.[6]
Quezon City works differently for the permit itself. Its BPLD Citizen's Charter says permits are valid one year from the date of issue shown on the permit, and its renewal guide says you file for renewal one year from that issue date. A permit first issued in August comes up for renewal the next August.[2,3]
The city also says QC E-Services can auto-renew a business permit when the establishment meets all local requirements.[3]
What to bring for renewal, and how to pay
The renewal guide asks for a machine-validated official receipt issued in the current year by the City Treasurer's Office for your business tax, your barangay business clearance if you already have it, and your previous business permit.[3]
You can settle the order of payment at the City Treasurer's Office or online through QC E-Services using GCash, Maya or Landbank.[2]
Fees and business tax are assessed by the city from what you declare. Ask the city for your assessment, and do not rely on peso figures from blogs.
Before you file in Quezon City
- Create or recover your QC E-Services login.
- Scan your DTI, SEC or CDA certificate and a valid ID.
- Get a notarized lease or a copy of the tax declaration for your place.
- Take clear photos of the shop front and draw a simple location sketch.
- Write down your permit's issue date; your renewal is due a year later.
- Keep the current-year business tax receipt for your renewal file.
Questions people ask
- Is the Quezon City business permit renewal deadline 20 January?
- Not for the permit itself. QC permits are valid one year from the date of issue, and you renew one year after that date. Business tax has its own due dates set by the City Treasurer.
- How long does a new QC business permit take?
- The city estimates 1 to 3 days for a new permit filed online through QC E-Services, if your documents are complete.
- Can I pay my QC business tax with GCash?
- Yes. The BPLD Citizen's Charter lists GCash, Maya and Landbank as online payment options inside QC E-Services, besides paying at the City Treasurer's Office.
- When is QC business tax due in 2026?
- The City Treasurer's Office moved the first- and second-quarter business tax deadline to 30 April 2026, with assessment applications until 17 April 2026.
Sources
Checked 14 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- How to Open a Business in QC - Quezon City Government · Quezon City Government · 8 April 2026
- BPLD Citizens Charter 2025 · Quezon City Government · February 2025
- How to Renew Business Permit - Quezon City Government · Quezon City Government · 6 January 2026
- Public Service Announcement: City Treasurer's Office (CTO) Extended Due Dates · Quezon City Government · 13 April 2026
- QC extends payment of business tax to April 30 · The Manila Times · 21 January 2024
- Republic Act No. 7160 (Local Government Code of 1991) · Congress of the Philippines (via Lawphil) · 10 October 1991