TACLOBAN CITY - The annual business renewal and payment of regulatory fees, which runs through January 20, 2023, attracts real estate and business taxpayers to the Business One-Stop Shop (BOSS) in Tacloban City.

According to the Business Permits and Licenses Division (BPLD), if all conditions are met, the expedited business renewal process just needs a few hours.

Through the City Government's Electronic Payment Portal (EPP) System, business permits, real estate taxes, and transportation taxes can also be renewed and paid online. The City Government Website at www.tacloban.gov.ph provides access to the EPP.

Meanwhile, BLPD Officer-in-Charge Gemafiel Gaspay also announced that registration sites at the Robinsons Marasbaras (Lingkod Pinoy), Robinsons North (front of Robinsons Bank), and Gaisano Real were also set up to provide ease to taxpayers.

Business renewal applications are accepted at the Business One-Stop Shop from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, while the satellite registration sites are open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Late applications will be assessed a 25% surcharge and 2% interest.

The basic requirements for business renewal include Barangay Clearance (original, where the business is located), Mayor's Business Permit, Mayor's Business Plate (photocopy), and filled out Application Form for Business Permit.

For transport permit (operator), requirements include: Previous Business Permit, Residence Certificate (photocopy), Barangay Clearance, Police Clearance, TOMECO Clearance, LTO O.R./C.R. (photocopy), LTFRB Franchise (PUJ/PUV), Authorization Letter, and Filled out Application for Business Permit. Requirements for transport permit (driver) include: Residence Certificate (photocopy), Barangay Clearance, Police Clearance, TOMECO Clearance, Health Card, and Driver's License (photocopy), (Tacloban City Information Office)