A dynamic, reliable and efficient tax-collecting arm of the City Government of Zamboanga equipped with highly trained, skilled and competent personnel who are God-fearing and morally upright, providing equal fast systematic and unconditional services in the highest standard of ethics and excellence.
VISION
A dynamic, reliable and efficient tax-collecting arm of the City Government of Zamboanga equipped with highly trained, skilled and competent personnel who are God-fearing and morally upright, providing equal, fast, systematic, and unconditional services in the highest standard of ethics and excellence.
MISSION
To provide fast and systematic services to the paying public and the community in general in order to achieve our goals and aspirations of becoming self-reliant through reliable and efficient tax collection system upgraded by the highest standard of technology.
To provide comfortable venues for the paying public wherein they would be treated not only as sources of income but most importantly as partners in bringing progress to the City of Zamboanga.
SERVICE VALUES
Cooperation and Coordination are important to us
We value equality and unconditional service
We are trustworthy service providers
We ensure proper accountability of all monies
We ensure transparency in all transactions
“Your money is in good hands”
Department Head
Romelita Candido
(062)992-3784; 991-2189; 991-2281
G/Floor, Annex Bldg., City Hall, Valderrosa Street
Our History
When Commonwealth Act No. 39, which chartered the City Government of Zamboanga was signed by Pres. Manuel L. Quezon on October 12, 1936, the first set of city officials were appointed by the President upon the City Charter’s Inauguration held on February 26, 1937. Among the first set of City Officials was the first City Treasurer and member of the City Council, Rosalio Macrohon. He was then succeeded by Benjamin Quidilla, Ramon Regondola, Jose Barinaga, Vicente Vasquez, Pedro Herrera (from Pagadian), Leo Suizo, Francisco Herrera, Francisco Martinez, Vicente Fabian, Jaime Vasquez, Rizalina Eisma (from Jolo), Edgardo Francisco, Soledad L. Li, and at present, Romelita F. Candido.
During its first year of operation, the Office of the City Treasurer had thirty-eight (38) revenue sources, among which were; (1) real property taxes, (2) manufactured oil allotment, (3) receipts from markets and slaughterhouses, (4) licenses, (5) motor vehicle allotment, (6) aid from provincial government, (7) BIR allotment, (8) residence certificates (cedulas), (9) transfer between provincial funds and waterworks fund, and (10) cattle registration fees. After the war, the City Treasurer has been empowered to increase its taxing power and to attest appointments as Deputy of the Commissioner of Civil Service through Republic Act No. 2264 dated June 19, 1959. It acted as the paymaster of the different city offices, some of which now belong to the National Government such as the Police Department, Fire Department, Division of City Schools, Motor Vehicle Office (LTO), and Civil Aeronautics Administration (ATO), among others.
Before the creation of the City Budget Office and the City Accountant Office, the functions of their offices were being performed by the Office of the City Treasurer, and so with the property management and custodian functions, which were also transferred to the Office of the General Services upon its creation by virtue of the Local Government Code of 1991.
From a mere workforce of forty-eight (48) personnel, it has now grown to one hundred seventy-three (173) personnel assigned to different collecting points such as the Public Markets (Main Public Market, Sta. Cruz Market and Bagsakan Center), Ayala sub-office in the West Coast, sub-office at Pettit Barracks, and at the main office located at the City Hall ground floor.
In its first year of operation, the Office of the City Treasurer has generated for the City Government an annual income of more or less half a million pesos while at present, it has an annual income of one billion pesos including Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).
Our Mandate
The office of the City Treasurer is mandated under RA 7160 to:
- Advice the Mayor, the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and other local government and national officials concerned regarding disposition of local government funds, and on such other matters relative to public finance.
- Take custody of and exercise proper management of the funds of the local government unit concerned.
- Take charge of the disbursement of all local government funds and such other funds the custody of which may be entrusted to him by law or other competent authority.
- Inspect private commercial and industrial establishments within the jurisdiction of the local government unit concerned in relation to the implementation of tax ordinances, pursuant to the provisions under Book II of this Code.
- Maintain and update the tax information system of the local government unit.
Organizational Chart
Services
Assessment of Business Taxes
About the Service:
Assessment of the business tax and other fees based on the gross receipts or gross sales for the preceding year of a business establishment and is determined through interview and/or submission of financial documents.
REQUIREMENTS:
Basic:
- APPLICATION FORM FOR BUSINESS PERMIT (Properly filled up and duly encoded by the City Licensing Office)
Additional:
2. For RENEWAL of business establishments: Where to secure:
- Income Tax Return (ITR) of the immediate preceding year a. Bureau of Internal
- Monthly Returns, VAT or Percentage Tax Returns; or Revenue (BIR)
- Affidavit or Certification of Gross Sales/Receipts b. Owner/ Proprietor
3. For NEW business establishments: Where to secure:
- Any proof or document to support declaration of capital a. Articles of Incorporation
(e.g. tax declaration of property for Real Estate Lessor, -Security & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Articles of Incorporation)
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. Proceed to the Business Taxes and Fees Division (BTFD) and secure tax computation or assessment LTOO III details of tax and fees due for payment. | 3 to 5 mins. | VICENTE E. OSORIO, JR. LTOO II JOCELYN S. JABIL LTOO II HERBERT R. HERBANO LTOO II |
| 2. Proceed to Window Collectors for payment | 10 mins. | MAIN COLLECTION WINDOWS (1 TO 8) |
| 3. Proceed to the next office concerned following the Routing Slip attached to the Application Form | 10 mins. | PERSONNEL OF CONCERNED OFFICES |
Assessment of Other Taxes, Fees and Charges
About the Service:
Computation of local imposition and other fees/charges due to the City including rental of government properties.
REQUIREMENTS:
- FOR PROFESSIONAL TAX or PTR
- PRC License/other licenses, as the case maybe (current)
- FOR HANGING of STREAMERS or HOLDING of PARADE or MOTORCADE
- Approval granted by the Office of the City Mayor or City Administrator to hold such activity
- FOR RENTALS and OTHER CHARGES
- If making an initial or first payment for rental, a copy of the contract of lease
- FOR TRICYCLE FRANCHISE PAYMENT
- Duly accomplished Assessment Form and signed by personnel authorized by the Tricycle Adjudication Board
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. Proceed to the Business Taxes & For Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) Fees Division (BTFD) and request for statement of account or assessment details for the fees or charges to be paid. | 1 to 2 mins | JOSIE B. LACASTESANTOS Clerk II |
| 1 to 2 mins | For hanging of Streamers or Holding of Parade or Motorcade VINCENT ELVIS T. ALVAREZ LTOO III | |
| 3 to 5 mins | For Rentals and Other Charges JOCELYN S. JABIL LTOO II | |
| 2 to 3 mins | For Tricycle Franchise JOSIE B. LACASTESANTOS Clerk II DORINE D. BAIRD Clerk III |
Collection of Business Tax, Rentals and other Fees
About the service:
Collection of Business taxes, rentals and other fees in compliance with the City’s Revenue Code and existing laws or ordinances.
REQUIREMENTS:
- FOR BUSINESS TAXES
- Updated assessment details (upon renewal of business permit or new business) and / or previous Official Receipt for the current year (for payment of the succeeding quarters)
- FOR SLAUGHTER FEES AND AMUSEMENT TAXES
- Monthly Bills (for private slaughter houses,cockpits and cinemas), Actual Animal head count (for City Abattoir)
- FOR COMMUNITY TAX CERTIFICATE (CEDULA)
- Valid IDs, any of the following (Passport, Employee’s ID, Voter’s ID, Postal ID, Driver’s License, PRC License, GSIS, Pag-IBIG, SSS, Senior Citizen),
- Barangay Certificate
- Previous Official Receipt
- FOR OTHER FEES
- Current Community Tax Certificate and TOP (Temporary Operator’s Permit) or if TOP is loss, Affidavit of Loss – for violation of Traffic Code / Retrieval of Driver’s License
- FOR RETIREMENT OF BUSINESS
- Application form with tax computation
- FOR MARKET RENTALS
- Updated computation of rentals
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. For Business Taxes, Slaughter Fees, Amusement Taxes, Retirement of Business and Other Fees | 2 mins. | MAIN COLLECTION WINDOWS (1 TO 8) |
| 2. For Slaughter Fees (City Abattoir) | 2 mins. | REVENUE COLLECTION CLERK (assigned at the City Abattoir) |
| 3. For Market Rentals | 2 mins. | COLLECTORS AT MARKET SATELLITE OFFICES (Main Market, Sta. Cruz and Bagsakan) |
| 4. For Community Tax Certificate | 2 mins. | COMMUNITY TAX COLLECTION (CEDULA) (CEDULA) WINDOWS (1 TO 6) |
Registration of Instrument of Weights and Measure
About the Service:
All instruments of weights and measures must be tested, sealed and licensed before being used. Only units that are in accordance with the standard testers can be sealed and licensed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Instrument of weights and measures for testing / calibration
- Assessment details of fees to be paid
- Official Receipt of payment
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. Present instrument for calibration | 3 to 5 mins. | STEVE MICHAEL B. SAURA Division (BTFD) ELZYD VONN S. ENRIQUEZ License Inspector II |
| 2. Pay corresponding fees for Registration | 20 mins. | MAIN COLLECTION WINDOWS (1 TO 8) |
| 3. Return to Business Taxes and Fees Division for sealing and licensing of the instrument | 3 mins. | STEVE MICHAEL B. SAURA License Inspector I ELZYD VONN S. ENRIQUEZ License Inspector II |
Retirement of Business
About the Service:
Certificate of Retirement is issued to an operator who chooses to terminate his business operation upon payment of all taxes due on his business and validated by this office that said business has ceased operation
REQUIREMENTS:
- FOR BUSINESS TAXES AND FEES DIVISION
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- Original Business Permit
- Latest Income Tax Return (ITR)
- Monthly Percentage Tax Returns or sworn statement of gross receipts
- Official Receipt of Payment for Tax on Retirement, if any
- Official Receipt for Certification Fee and one set of Documentary Stamp, if Certification is requested
- FOR CASH RECEIPTS DIVISION
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- Application form with tax computation
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. Secure application form from Business Taxes and Fees Division (BTFD), accomplish the same and submit the form with attachment for evaluation | 5 mins | JOCELYN S. JABIL LTOO II |
| 2. Pay taxes due, if any | 2 mins. | MAIN COLLECTION WINDOWS (1 TO 8) |
| 3. Return form with Official Receipts and get claim stub | 2 mins. | JOCELYN S. JABIL LTOO II |
| 4. Claim Certification of cessation / retirement of business on the date indicated in the claim stub. | 3 to 5 mins. | JOCELYN S. JABIL LTOO II |
Collection of Real Property Tax
About the Service:
Collection of Real Property Tax, interest and related expenses provided for in RA 7160 otherwise known as the Local Government Code of the Philippines.
REQUIREMENTS:
- FOR REAL PROPERTY TAXES
- RPT statement of accounts (for delinquent accounts) and/or latest Official Receipts of payment made (for updated accounts)
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. For Real Property Taxes | 2 mins. | REAL PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION WINDOWS (1 TO 4) |
Issuance of Tax Clearance / Non-Delinquency Certification on Real Property Tax
About the Service:
Tax Clearance is issued for the purpose of transfer of property ownership such as Sale, Donation,
Extrajudicial, Deed of Exchange, Self-adjudication, Sheriff Certificate of Sale, and all other purposes
like record, loan, subdivision, bail bond and etc.
| PURPOSE OF TAX CLEARANCE | REQUIREMENTS |
| 1. All other purposes, except transfer of ownership form of property (e.g. record, loan, subdivision, bail bond) | 1. Duly accomplished application 2. Certificate of no improvement or with improvement (photocopy) 3. Updated payment of real property tax 4. Proof of payment of certification fee of ten pesos (P10.00) |
| 2. Transfer of ownership of real property | a. General requirements (1 to 4) b. Proof of payment of transfer tax (to be computed by RPT Division) c. Deed of Conveyance depending on mode of transfer of property |
| a. SALE | – Notarized deed of sale (original & photocopy) |
| b. DONATION | – Notarized deed of donation (original & photocopy) |
| c. EXTRAJUDICIAL SETTLEMENT | – Notarized extrajudicial settlement (original & photocopy) |
| d. SOLE ADJUDICATION (Sole Heir) | – Notarized affidavit of sole adjudication (original & photocopy) |
| e. SHERIFF CERTIFICATE OF SALE | – Notarized Final Sheriff Certificate of Sale (original & photocopy) |
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. Secure and submit accomplished form and other pertinent papers for verification and computation of tax due | 5 min. | MAREGENE O. PAULO Ticket Checker |
| 2. Secure Order of Payment Slip after computation of taxes due | 5 mins. | MARIA IMELDA M. RUSTE LTOO II |
| 3. Pay Real Property Tax (RPT) transfer fee | 5 mins. | REAL PROPERTY TAX COLLECTION WINDOWS (1 TO 4) |
| 4. Submit proof of payment and get claim stub for release of clearance | 5 mins. | MAREGENE O. PAULO Ticket Checker |
| 5. Claim Tax Clearance on the date indicated in the claim stub | 5 mins. | MAREGENE O. PAULO Ticket Checker |
PAYMENT OF SALARIES AND OTHER MONETARY CLAIMS
About the Service:
Disbursement in cash or checks for payment of obligation, remittances, salaries and other benefits due to clients
REQUIREMENTS:
Present valid ID and photocopy of ID, if claimed personally
If claiming for someone else, present authorization letter with attached photocopy of both the IDs of claimant and the claimant’s representative
HOW TO AVAIL THE SERVICE
| Client Steps | Processing Time | Person Responsible |
| 1. MODES OF PAYMENT: a. CHECK- | 3 mins. | FELIPA R. LAKIBUL Cashier II |
| b. CASH- 1. Approved cash advance voucher submitted not later than 12 noon, claim in the afternoon at 4:30 PM 2. Approved voucher submitted after 12 noon, claim on the following day at 4:30 PM | 3 mins | MARILOU T. GREGORIO Cashier I CLARINDA R. ALVAREZ Cashier I MERLIE B. VENIALES Disbursing Officer II MA. LUCIA U. PETATE Cashier IV SHEIK ABU AMMAR R. EDDING Cashier III FELIPA R. LAKIBUL Cashier II |
| c. BANK’S ATM |
CONTACT INFORMATION
(062) 991-2938/(062) 993-2261
citytreasurerzc@gmail.com
1st Floor, City Hall, NS Valderosa St., Zone IV, Zamboanga City