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Office of the Business Permits and Licensing Officer

Home Office of the Business Permits and Licensing Officer

Department Head

Position Vacant

Office Address: 1st Floor - Right Wing, Municipal Hall, Centro, Santo Tomas, Isabela

Email Address: bplo.office@lgustotomas.com

About Office of the Business Permits and Licensing Officer

The Office of the Municipal Business Permits and Licensing Officer (BPLO) is the local
government office responsible for regulating and facilitating the issuance of business permits,
licenses, and related clearances. The office ensures that all businesses operating within the
municipality are properly registered and compliant with applicable laws, ordinances, and safety
standards.

The BPLO plays a vital role in promoting local economic development by streamlining business
registration processes, ensuring ease of doing business, and protecting public interest through
proper regulation and monitoring of business activities.

Mandates and Responsibilities

Business Registration and Renewal

Processes applications for new business registrations and annual renewals, ensuring all regulatory and documentary requirements are met.

Tax Assessment

Assesses and computes the necessary business taxes, fees, and charges based on capitalization or gross sales in coordination with the Municipal or City Treasurer’s Office.

Compliance Monitoring

Conducts regular inspections to ensure businesses comply with zoning, fire safety, environmental, health, and labor standards to protect the public.