Barangay Tax Code Sample
Barangay Tax Code Sample
Barangay Tax Code Sample
PRESENT:
ATTENDING:
Anelyn B. Madjos Barangay Treasurer
Quinee P. Cabucayan Barangay Secretary
Jovelyn B. Akut Clerk
Emilyn A. Cutay BRK
WHEREAS, Section 129 of the Local Government Code of 1991states that : “Each local
government shall exercise its power to create its own sources of revenue and levy taxes, fees, and
charges subject to the provision herein, consistent with the basic policy of local autonomy. Such
taxes, fees, and charges shall accrue exclusively to the local government units”;
WHEREAS, Section 152 of R.A. 7160 states that: “The Barangays may levy taxes, fees, and
charges, as provided in this article which shall exclusively accrue to them:
“[a] Taxes – On stores or retailers with fixed business establishments with gross sales or
receipts of the preceding calendar year of Fifty thousand pesos [Ph 50,000.00] or less, in the
case of cities at the rate of one percent [1 %] on such gross sales or receipts.
“[b] Barangay Clearance – No city or municipality may issue any license or permit for any
business or activity unless a clearance is first obtained from the barangay where such
business or activity is located or conducted. For such clearance, the sangguniang barangay
may impose a reasonable fee.”
WHEREAS, Section 132 of R.A. 7160 also provides that the power to impose a tax, fee, or charge
or to generate revenue under this code should be exercised by the Sanggunian of the local
government unit concerned through an appropriate ordinance;
WHEREAS, there is a need for the barangay to raise revenue to augment its operational expenses
and finance its various projects;
NOW THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Barangay Council of Barangay Bagocboc in a regular
session assembled, that:
SECTION 2. DECLARATION OF POLICY. The Local Government Code has declared it a policy
to grant local governments the power to create and broaden their sources of revenue to enable them
to discharge their powers and effectively carry out their functions under the law.
SECTION 3 – SCOPE OF APPLICATION. This ordinance shall apply to all business entities and
inhabitants within the political jurisdiction of Barangay Bagocboc as defined and enumerated in
SECTION 4.
b. Fee – means a charge fixed by law or ordinance for the regulation or inspection of a
business or activity.
c. Operator – includes the owner, manager, administrator, or any other person who operates or
is responsible for the operation of a business establishment or undertaking;
d. Retail – means a sale where the purchaser buys the commodity for his own consumption,
irrespective of the quantity of the commodity sold;
e. Wholesale – means a sale where the purchaser buys or imports the commodities for resale to
persons other than the end user regardless of the quantity of the transaction.
h. Farm -means an area of land and its buildings used for growing crops and rearing animals
BARANGAY CLEARANCES/CERTIFICATION
Clearance 50.00
Quarry Application 1,500.00
Chainsaw 300.00
Airgun 50.00
Documentary Stamp per OR Number 30.00
BUSINESS CLEARANCE
Bakery or Bakeshops 500.00
Barber shops 100.00
Hogs and Poultry Raisers 1,000.00
Farm/Orchard/ and other Livestock 500.00
Sand and Gravel 100.00/load
Internet Café/ Vendo Wifi 1,000.00
Billiard Hall 300.00
Videoke 300.00
Swimming Pool 1,000.00
Vulcanizing Shop 100.00
Sari-sari store 300.00
SECTION 6 – TIME OF PAYMENT. Unless otherwise provided in this ordinance, all fees and
charges shall be paid within the first thirty days (30) of January, the Sanggunian concerned may, for
a justifiable reason or cause, extend the time for payment of said fees or charges without surcharges
or penalties, but not for a period exceeding three (3) months.
SECTION 7 – COLLECTION OF LOCAL FEES. All local fees and charges shall be collected by
the Barangay Treasurer or persons duly deputized by the barangay council and all funds shall goes
to the General Fund of barangay.
SECTION 8 – REPEALING CLAUSE. Any existing Ordinance, which is inconsistent hereof, are
hereby repealed, amended or modified.
SECTION 9 – SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. If for any reason any part of this ordinance shall be
held to be unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provision hereof, which are not affected hereby;
shall be continued in full force and effect.
SECTION 10 - EFFECTIVITY. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon approval.
Certified Correct:
QUINEE P. CABUCAYAN
Barangay Secretary
Attested:
PEPE D. LANGALA
Punong Barangay