Multi-agency (DTI / LGU / BIR / DOLE)

Close a Sole Proprietorship (Multi-Agency Overview)

Closing a sole proprietorship is multi-agency. DTI requires business-name cancellation. LGUs require surrender/cancellation of mayor’s/business permits under local rules (no nationwide checklist). BIR closure uses Form 1905 with inventory of unused invoices and related clearances. If you have employees, DOLE notice and separation-pay themes under the Labor Code may apply—confirm with DOLE/counsel. Use linked DTI BN cancellation and BIR business-closure guides for agency detail. This is not legal or tax advice.

High-level multi-agency sequence to wind down a sole proprietorship: DTI BN cancellation, LGU permits, BIR closure, and workforce notices when applicable.

Last verified October 9, 2026

Updated October 9, 2026

DTI Closing a Business multi-agency page (2026-10-09). LGU permit-cancellation steps vary by city/municipality—confirm locally.

Quick Summary

Agency
Multi-agency (DTI / LGU / BIR / DOLE)
How to apply
Online or walk-in
Published processing time
Sequencing and timelines are agency-specific; BIR open-case clearance can extend duration.
Multi-agency fees
See fees

What You’ll Need

Use this as a preparation checklist. Items marked “If it applies” are situational.

  • DTI BN cancellation packet

    Official source

    See BN Cancellation guide.

  • LGU business permit cancellation checklist

    Confirm at office

    Confirm at your city/municipality BPLO.

  • BIR Form 1905 closure with inventories/permits

    Official source

    See BIR Business Closure guide.

  • Employee notices if you have workers

    If it appliesOfficial source

    Labor Code closure notice themes—confirm obligations.

How To Do It

  1. 1

    Map agencies that registered your business

    Official source

    DTI, LGU, BIR, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG employer accounts if any.

  2. 2

    Cancel DTI business name

    Official source

    Keep acknowledgment.

  3. 3

    Cancel local business permits

    Official source

    Follow BPLO checklist only for your LGU.

  4. 4

    File BIR closure and clear open cases

    Official source

    Do not skip unused-invoice inventory.

  5. 5

    Comply with DOLE/employee requirements if applicable

    Official source

    Seek qualified advice for disputes.

Fees

DTI fees are published nationally. LGU and BIR amounts are confirmed at those channels—this category does not invent city fee tables.

LGU and agency fees
No national BPLO fee table.
Confirm at office
Confirm each office

Important Notes

  • No city-cloned permit pages

    Official source

    LGU requirements must come from your local official sources.

  • Not legal/tax advice

    Official source

    Complex closures need professional help.

Where / How To Apply

DTI BNRS; city/municipality BPLO; BIR RDO of registration; DOLE as applicable.

DTI business registration overviewOpen BNRS

Official Sources

Verify the checklist against the agency before you travel or pay.