Start a Business in the Philippines : Business Guide
Develop your professional activity in one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic economies.
🛂 Investor Visas
Choose the visa adapted to your investment project
SIRV - Investor
Special visa for foreign investors
✅ Benefits
📋 Requirements
Investor Visa
For large industrial investments
✅ Benefits
📋 Requirements
PEZA Visa
For companies in economic zones
✅ Benefits
📋 Requirements
9D Visa - Treaty
Based on trade treaties
✅ Benefits
📋 Requirements
🚀 Promising Sectors
Discover the most promising investment opportunities
Information Technology
BPO, software development, IT services
✅ Advantages:
⚠️ Challenges:
Tourism & Hospitality
Hotels, resorts, tours, restaurants
✅ Advantages:
⚠️ Challenges:
Agriculture & Aquaculture
Tropical fruits, aquaculture, processing
✅ Advantages:
⚠️ Challenges:
Renewable Energy
Solar, wind, hydroelectric
✅ Advantages:
⚠️ Challenges:
Manufacturing
Electronics, textiles, automotive
✅ Advantages:
⚠️ Challenges:
Real Estate
Development, management, investment
✅ Advantages:
⚠️ Challenges:
🏭 Special Economic Zones
Benefit from tax advantages and modern infrastructure
Clark Freeport Zone
Special economic zone north of Manila
🎁 Incentives
🏢 Sectors
Subic Bay Freeport
Former US naval base converted
🎁 Incentives
🏢 Sectors
PEZA IT Parks
Technology parks nationwide
🎁 Incentives
🏢 Sectors
Cagayan Economic Zone
Special zone for financial services
🎁 Incentives
🏢 Sectors
📋 Creation Process
Key steps to create your business in the Philippines
Market Research
Analyze market and competition
Legal Structure
Choose appropriate legal form
Licenses & Permits
Obtain all authorizations
Operational Launch
Start activities
💡 Expert Tips
Keys to success for your business in the Philippines
Local Partners
Essential to navigate bureaucracy and understand local business culture.
Due Diligence
Thorough verification of partners, suppliers, and legal aspects.
Gradual Growth
Start small and grow progressively to minimize risks.
Compliance
Strict adherence to local and international regulations.
Funding
Diversify funding sources and maintain reserves.
Network
Participate in chambers of commerce and professional associations.
Ready to launch your business?
Join the entrepreneurs who have chosen the Philippines to grow their business