The Quezon City Government is making it easier for the city’s smallest businesses to register, formalize, and access vital support through the Nano-Enterprise Registration Program.
The initiative is aimed at helping nano-entrepreneurs such as sari-sari store owners, carinderia operators, beneficiaries of the Pangkabuhayang QC Assistance Program, and other city-supported livelihood programs become eligible for government assistance through a simpler and more accessible business registration process.
Mayor Joy Belmonte said the program is part of the city’s commitment to inclusive economic growth by ensuring that even the smallest livelihood operators are given the opportunity to grow.
“Many small-scale entrepreneurs rely on their businesses to support their families. Through the Nano-Enterprise Registration Program, we are making it easier for them to formalize, grow, and access the support they truly deserve,” Mayor Belmonte said.
The program was established under the Quezon City Nano-Enterprises Registration Ordinance of 2024 and later strengthened through amendments in 2025 to expand its reach and benefits.
The ordinance covers businesses operated by self-employed individuals or sole proprietorships with limited assets and annual earnings, and removes long-standing barriers that have prevented many small entrepreneurs from registering and accessing city assistance.
Registered nano-enterprises are given priority in financial assistance programs, training opportunities, and other forms of support from the city and national government. They also benefit from fiscal incentives, reduced compliance costs, and additional assistance for those affected by fire, flooding, and other emergencies.
The amended measure also introduced more flexible compliance requirements for food-related nano-enterprises and exempted qualified businesses from signboard permit fees, further easing the burden on small livelihood operators.
Applications may be completed online through the Business One Stop Shop at qceservices.quezoncity.gov.ph.
Through the Nano-Enterprise Registration Program, the Quezon City Government reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that no small business is left behind and that every livelihood operator is recognized, supported, and empowered to move forward.
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