Research Article | Open Access
STREAMLINING OF BUSINESS PERMITS AND LICENSING SYSTEM (BPLS) IN THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS
Gretchen Yarra L. Erno , Rolly G. Salvaleon
Pages: 1921-1929
Abstract
: Entrepreneurs and investors in the Philippines have long complained about the circuitous and long processing time of acquiring business permits at the local level. To address this concern, the government initiated a reform in their system which aimed in reconstructing and simplifying the complex business
registration system in the country. This study assessed the compliance by the Local Government Units (LGUs)in Surigao del Sur, Philippines with Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) reforms by the Philippine Government pursuant to Joint Memorandum Circular no.1, series of 2010. At the same time, it evaluated the satisfaction level of the businessmen based on the CSI framework with the process of renewing business registration and permit in their respective LGUs. The study employed descriptive- evaluative and documentary analysis as research designs. Results revealed that majority of the LGUs of Surigao del Sur, Philippines were compliant with the guidelines on BPLS set under JMC no. 1, series of 2010. It was also found out that businessmen were somewhat satisfied with the overall quality of the business registration and renewal process. However, there are new revised standards based on the issuance of new JMC no.1, series of 2016. Therefore, a need to implement the new revised standards should is a must to ensure compliance of the LGUs.
Keywords
business permits, BPLS reforms, business profile