Month: January 2018

A Locational Clearance, commonly referred to a Zoning Permit, is one of the prerequisite documents before a person can get a Building Permit. This is to ensure that construction of the building follows the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and Zoning Ordinance of the city or municipality. In case …

It is very important to get a building permit before commencing the construction of a commercial building or a house in the Philippines. A building permit is a legal document issued by the Office of the Building Official in your city or municipality that authorizes the construction of …

A Business Permit is one of the requirements before a person or company can legally start a business in the Philippines. It is commonly known as Mayor’s Permit or Mayor’s Business Permit since it is being issued by the Office of the Mayor in the city or municipality …

Minors in the Philippines who are about to leave the country are required to get a travel clearance issued by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). This is to ensure the safety of minors from child trafficking or any form of possible abuse outside the country. …

Foreign nationals in the Philippines are required by the law to get an Emigration Clearance Certificate (ECC) issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) before leaving the country. It is also called as Exit Clearance that is given upon request prior to departure as a proof that the foreigner has …

A Tax Clearance is an official document issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines. It is commonly requested by the taxpayers or businesses used as a verification to the investors or clients that the business is tax compliant or of good standing. This is also a …