The Philippines runs a 25% CIT under CREATE, 20% for SMEs, and 5% Gross Income Tax for PEZA registered export enterprises in lieu of national and local taxes. English language administration and a 110M-strong consumer market. We handle SEC eSPARC, BIR Certificate of Registration, and mayor's permit end to end.
When Philippines is the right call, and when it is not.
English language workforce, strong PEZA and BOI incentives for export oriented IT services, and the world's deepest call center talent pool. PEZA RBEs get 5% GIT in lieu of national and local taxes.
One Person Corporation (OPC) under the 2019 Revised Corporation Code allows a single shareholder, single director. Cleaner than the old 5-incorporator rule and faster to set up.
110M people, median age 25, mobile first economy, English first administration. Common gateway for US founders who want ASEAN exposure without operating in a non English jurisdiction.
Domestic corporations with more than 40% foreign equity must inject USD 200k paid in capital (USD 100k if advanced tech or 50+ Filipino employees). If your equity is smaller, you may need a local partner.
BIR audits, monthly filings, mayor's permits, barangay clearance, and DTI/SEC interactions add overhead. If you want a low touch ASEAN holdco, Singapore or Hong Kong is cleaner.
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