I might be able to start an internet cafe later this year.  I'm wondering what permits or stuff I need before I can open it in the Philippines?

hi, i'm Rowena...just a little information about your internet business...For existing commercial bldg, you have to secure a business permit in the location where you going to put up your business.Visit the city hall/Licensing office and they will give you an application form to fill up and requirements to submit.

For planning to construct a new commercial bldg., you have to apply  a Bldg. Permit first at the City Eng'g. Office/ Office of the Bldg. Official .Upon completion of the project , apply for an Occupancy permit. You can now secure a business permit at the City Hall/Licensing Office . For the information of all, Constructing without a Bldg. Permit is subject for a penalty , a surcharge and an administrative fines which will not exceed of P10,000 by (P.D. 1096- Natl. Bldg. Code of the Philippines) Sec 301: No person,firm or corporation,including any agency or instrumentality of the government shall erect, construct, alter, repair, move, convert or demolish any bldg./structure or cause the same to be done without first obtaining a building permit from the Office of the Building Official in the place where the subject bldg./structure is located of the bldg. work is to be done.

Great information from rowena, thanks.

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I Hope you will invite me as your friend..mabuhay!

you are welcome..in addition for the new applicant , you will pay P 550 application fee+ health & sanitary reqmts of P60 + annual bldg. inspection(varies-according to the number of computers, area of bldg,no. of cr, elect. loadings,etc....At least you have an idea of how much you will spend for the business permit applications..Good luck to your business plan.