Business clearances for 2027 can be renewed from 1 November, so the January rush at the city hall is shorter.
Bring last year’s clearance, your DTI or SEC registration and the owner’s ID. A tanod and a kagawad will visit your place within a day. The fee for a small store or service is ₱500.
Renewing before 15 December gives you time to get the city’s mayor’s permit before the January deadline.