by Jocelyn P. Alvarez
ZAMBOANGA CITY, Feb. 07 (PIA 9) - - Records from the City Licensing Division revealed an increase of business permits renewal this year with over 10,000 renewals as of Feb. 2 , a figure higher as compared to over 9,000 business permit renewals recorded same period last year.
“The business permits renewal covers all forms of business ranging from sari-sari stores to gas stations, banks, hotels and other investments,” share Sheila Covarrubias, City Information Officer.
Covarrubias said the increase in the renewal of business permits will eventually result to a hike in business tax collections and is also an indication of people’s confidence to invest in Zamboanga.
She said the Permits and Licensing Division has started accepting applications for business permit renewals for 2012 since October last year.
“For those who failed to beat the deadline for business permits renewal set on Jan. 20, 2012, a surcharge of 25 percent and two percent additional penalty for every month of delay await them,” Covarrubias was quoted as saying.(JPA/ PIA –ZBST)
