THE Quezon City government has rolled out a new risk-based system for faster, smarter business permit processing under Executive Order No. 38 recently signed by Mayor Joy Belmonte.
“This system helps us move faster for low-risk businesses and be more careful where it really matters,” Belmonte said in a statement.
The new system classifies businesses as low-risk, medium-risk or high-risk based on the nature of their operations and their potential impact on public safety, health, and the environment.
The risk classification is now the main basis for how fast business permits are processed and how inspections are scheduled, allowing the city government to move faster for simpler, low-risk businesses while giving more attention to higher-risk activities.
For business owners, the change means clearer rules and fixed timelines.
The city government said applications for a new business and change in line of business will now be processed within three working days for low-risk businesses, seven working days for medium-risk businesses, and 20 working days for high-risk businesses.
As mandated by Republic Act 11032 or the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018, business permit renewals, regardless of risk level, will be processed within three working days, provided there are no violations or pending issues.
By using a risk-based approach, Quezon City “reduces red tape, speeds up permit processing for low-risk businesses, and focuses on government inspections where they matter most — supporting responsible entrepreneurs while keeping communities safe.”
The risk classification system also changes how inspections are done, Belmonte said.
Except for inspections required by law, such as those needed for a fire safety inspection certificate, most inspections will now be conducted after the permit is issued.
