he City of Roxas welcomes investors and entrepreneurs to do business in the City. For those interested in establishing their own businesses in the city, you may come visit us for detailed information. (Download steps in securing business permit here)

For your immediate perusal, below is a list of the common requirements needed for the city to issue you a permit to do business in the City.

1. Application form duly subscribed. (Download form here)
2. Baranggay Clearance from the Brgy. Captain of site where the business will be located
3. Inspection report from the following offices:
   1. City Planning and Development Office(Zoning Clearance) – duly subscribed (Download form here)
   2. City Health Office
   3. City Engineer’s Office
   4. Fire Department (Download form here)
4. SSS, BIR, DTI, and PHILHEALTH
5. Certification of number of employees
6. Lease contract (if place is rented)
7. Certificate of Assurance/Insurance
8. Food and Drug Certificate (for drugstores)
9. Residence Certificate
   1. A & B – Single proprietorship
   2. C & C1 – for corporations
10. NFA Registration – for corn, rice and wheat sellers
11. Certification from the Department of Labor and Employment – for recruitment agencies
12. Central Bank Certificate – for Banking institutions
13. VRB Permit – for video game sales and rental shops
14. ERB Certificate – for LPG dealers
15. FPA Certificate – for fertilizer and pesticide sellers
16. Camp Crame License to Operate – for firearms and explosives dealers
17. DOTC Certification – for messengerial and courier services
18. TESDA Certification –for industrial skills training establishments
19. ECC/Environmental Compliance Certificate
20. Certificate of Invested Capital (for new businesses)
21. Previous Mayor’s Permit and Receipts (for renewal)
22. Previous year’s gross receipts (for renewal)