Company Registration in Philippines
A country with low business tax burden and a growing Southeast Asian market. Well-developed finance and banking services (easier to open accounts), numerous preferential economic zones (IT parks, industrial SEZs) with zero VAT on exports and duty-free equipment imports. Large English-speaking workforce and low labor costs make the Philippines attractive for outsourcing and digital business. Restrictions: foreigners cannot own land, maximum share in several sectors (media, transport, education, etc.) is limited; base corporate tax rate around 25%.
Tax Rates
Special Taxation Terms & Incentives
• Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act: reduced CIT to 25% (20% for SMEs) • Special economic zone enterprises: 5% Gross Income Tax in lieu of all national and local taxes • Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP): income tax holiday of 4-7 years for qualifying activities • Enhanced deductions: additional deductions for R&D (100%), training (50%), and domestic input use • Export enterprises: duty-free import of capital equipment and raw materials • Green ecosystem incentives: enhanced deductions and VAT exemptions for renewable energy projects
Crypto & Digital Assets
RestrictedRestricted. Crypto payments not mandatory (not legal tender), trading allowed (business and individuals). Local exchanges (Coins.ph, PDAX etc.) under BSP/SEC supervision. Corporate accounts possible upon registration. Trading profits taxed as income.
Banking
Possible but strict KYC
With connections/visa
Legal & Compliance
Office and staff preferred
Limited
Ownership Structure
100% foreign ownership allowed in many sectors. Constitution limits foreigners in some areas (media, land ownership, certain services).
Ideal For
BPO, local services/IT
Good to Know
Developing market, medium risks
Philippines Registration Services & Pricing
All-inclusive pricing - every price is final and covers government registration fees, agent fees, and all associated service charges. No hidden costs.
What's Included in Philippines Registration
- Company registration with local authorities
- Business license
- Company seal/stamp
- Certificate of incorporation
- Basic compliance setup
How to Register a Company in Philippines
Submit Application
Upload your documents online
Document Review
We verify everything is in order
Government Filing
We handle all official submissions
Company Ready
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Ready to Register Your Company?
Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $4,200 - all government and agent fees included.
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