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In recent years, the Philippines has drawn growing foreign investment thanks to its unique geographic location, young and English-proficient workforce, and steadily expanding economy.

In particular, since the launch of Trump’s “reciprocal tariff” trade war, more Chinese enterprises have started to focus on the Philippines, seeking the right springboard into the ASEAN market.

But for first-time entrants, the key questions remain: how to find the right landing zone, reduce operating costs, and maximize investment incentives?

For many, the first choice is the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).


PEZA Economic Zones: Smarter, More Cost-Efficient Investment

PEZA (Philippine Economic Zone Authority) is a government agency specifically created to manage ecozones and provide investors with an efficient, business-friendly environment. It is particularly suitable for companies in manufacturing, BPO, technology, logistics, and data centers.

427 PEZA-administered ecozones nationwide

4,382 registered enterprises

Located in Metro Manila’s CBD and major regional hubs such as Batangas, Cebu, Baguio, Davao, Subic, Clark, and Dumaguete

Breakdown of zones:

  • 304 IT Parks & Centers

  • 79 Manufacturing Zones

  • 24 Agro-Industrial Parks

  • 17 Tourism Zones

  • 3 Medical Tourism Zones


Why PEZA stands out compared with ordinary business areas:

  • Export-oriented firms: up to 10 years of income tax holiday (ITH), followed by 5% Special Corporate Income Tax (SCIT)

  • Domestic-oriented firms: 4–7 years of ITH, then Enhanced Deductions (ED) for 5 years

  • Capital equipment, raw materials, machinery and parts: duty-free importation for up to 17 years

  • Export enterprises: up to 30% of annual production may be sold domestically with duties paid

  • VAT exemption on imports and qualified local purchases

  • Land lease rights of up to 75 years

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Why PEZA Is Favored by Chinese Enterprises

Compared with other Philippine investment regimes, PEZA provides more comprehensive tax incentives and greater operational flexibility than both ordinary commercial registration and freeport zones.

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📌 Case Study: Chinese Electronics Manufacturer Operational in 6 Months

A Chinese smart home appliance company decided to set up production in the Philippines to reduce costs and expand across Southeast Asia.

 Initially considered Metro Manila, but land was too expensive, approvals were slow, and the 30% corporate tax rate was prohibitive.

Shifted to a PEZA ecozone instead, benefiting from:

  • 5 years of corporate tax exemption, reducing startup costs

  • Duty-free importation of equipment, saving millions of dollars

  • Fast approvals: company registered in 3 months, factory operational within 6 months

  • Company representative: “The PEZA ecozone gave our investment security and allowed us to enter the Philippine market much faster.”


How to Land in PEZA Quickly

For enterprises planning to enter the Philippines and leverage PEZA advantages, the key steps are:

  • 1️⃣ Select the right PEZA ecozone (manufacturing, BPO, IT, or specialized park)

  • 2️⃣ Register a Philippine corporation (submit investment plan, company structure, etc.)

  • 3️⃣ Apply for PEZA accreditation (to secure tax incentive eligibility)

  • 4️⃣ Complete labor and operational requirements (foreign worker visas, factory lease, permits)


Our Role as an Official PEZA Partner

We provide end-to-end landing services for Chinese enterprises:

✅ PEZA ecozone site selection and recommendations

✅ Company registration, tax planning, and compliance guidance

✅ Fast-track PEZA accreditation to secure tax incentives

✅ Local partner and resource matchmaking for smooth operations


Conclusion

As the Philippines’ flagship investment promotion body, PEZA offers inclusivity, one-stop efficiency, and globally competitive advantages.

For many Chinese enterprises, PEZA is the top choice to establish a long-term ASEAN presence, combining tax benefits, operational certainty, and faster market access.


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