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Freeport Zone Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how freeport zone registration in the Philippines works under RA 7227 and RA 10083, from choosing a zone to securing tax and duty incentives.
FIRB Approval of Tax Incentives in the Philippines: How Registered Enterprises Qualify
FIRB approval of tax incentives in the Philippines depends on registration with an Investment Promotion Agency and the scope of the approved project under the SIPP.
Investment Priorities Plan Philippines: Which Activities Qualify Under RA 5186
The Investment Priorities Plan Philippines framework under RA 5186 lists preferred and pioneer areas of investment that qualify registered enterprises for tax incentives.
Automotive Manufacturing in the Philippines: Licensing and Incentives
Automotive manufacturing in the Philippines requires BOI or PEZA registration, a certificate of registration, and compliance with tax and customs rules to enjoy incentives.
Electric Vehicle Incentives in the Philippines: EVIDA Rules and Compliance
Electric vehicle incentives in the Philippines come from EVIDA and the CREATE law. Learn the fiscal perks, fleet rules, and compliance duties.
Investment Incentives for Foreign Manufacturers in the Philippines
Foreign manufacturers in the Philippines can access income tax holidays, duty-free imports, and VAT zero-rating through registered incentives.
CREATE MORE Act Incentives Philippines: What Registered Enterprises Actually Get
Understand the CREATE MORE Act incentives in the Philippines, including VAT zero-rating rules for registered business enterprises and their local suppliers.
Shipbuilding and Repair Contracts in the Philippines: Key Protections
Understand shipbuilding and ship repair contracts in the Philippines under Republic Act No. 9295, from MARINA accreditation to VAT incentives and vessel import rules.
PEZA vs BOI Incentives in the Philippines: How to Choose the Right Regime
Compare PEZA and BOI incentives in the Philippines: the 5% gross income tax under RA 7916 versus BOI fiscal incentives under RA 5186 and the tax code.
PEZA Registration in the Philippines: Requirements for Locators
PEZA registration requirements in the Philippines explained: who may register, how the process works, and the incentives locators can expect under RA 7916.
Industrial Estate or Economic Zone in the Philippines: How to Choose
Choosing an industrial estate or economic zone in the Philippines? Learn how PEZA-registered ECOZONES differ, the incentives, and the site criteria.
Relocating a Production Line to the Philippines: Legal Workstreams Explained
Relocating a production line to the Philippines involves corporate registration, PEZA ecozone incentives, and tax rules. Here are the legal workstreams to prepare.
Special Economic Zone Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how special economic zone registration in the Philippines works, from choosing an ecozone to securing PEZA incentives and tax benefits.
Bases Conversion and Development in the Philippines: How the BCDA Works
Learn how bases conversion and development in the Philippines works under the BCDA, from Republic Act No. 7227's rules to ecozone incentives.
BOI Incentive Application in the Philippines: Procedure and Timelines
Learn how the BOI incentive application works in the Philippines, from registration requirements to the incentives a registered enterprise may enjoy.
Securitization in the Philippines: Legal Framework Under the Securitization Act of 2004
Understand the Philippine securitization legal framework under the Securitization Act of 2004, from Special Purpose Entities to SEC approval and tax incentives.
Philippines as a China Plus One Manufacturing Base: Tax and Customs Rules
Why the Philippines is a China plus one manufacturing investment option: income tax rates, VAT zero-rating, and customs incentives explained.
Data Center Incentives in the Philippines: PEZA and BOI Registration
Data center incentives in the Philippines come mainly through PEZA registration under RA 7916, with BOI incentives available under the Omnibus Investment Code.
Setting Up a Factory in the Philippines: A Foreign Investor's Guide
Setting up a factory in the Philippines as a foreign investor? Learn how PEZA economic zones, incentives, and registration work under Philippine law.
BOI Registration and Investment Incentives in the Philippines: A Practical Guide
Learn how BOI registration works and what investment incentives in the Philippines a registered enterprise can claim under the law.
Renewable Energy Incentives Registration IS KEY TO VAT Zero Rating
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies that renewable energy producers must register with the DOE to enjoy VAT zero-rating on power sales.
Understanding the Legal Boundaries of Employee Incentives in Government Agencies: Insights from Recent Supreme
A Supreme Court ruling clarifies that government agencies, including GOCCs like PhilHealth, must secure presidential approval before granting employee allowances and benefits.
Navigating Employee Incentives Understanding THE Limits OF Government Agency Compensation Powers
The Supreme Court affirms COA's disallowance of CNA incentives given to non-rank-and-file SSS employees, clarifying limits on agency compensation powers.
Navigating Collective Negotiation Agreement Incentives in Philippine Government Agencies
The Supreme Court clarifies when CNA incentives may be granted to managerial employees and who must refund disallowed amounts.