Doing Business and Investing in the Philippines (2024)

This guide has been prepared for the assistance of those interested in doing business in the Philippines. It does not cover exhaustively the subjects it treats but is intended to answer some of the important, broad questions that may arise. When specific problems occur in practice, it will often be necessary to refer to the laws, regulations, and decisions of the country and to obtain appropriate accounting, tax, and legal advice.

Disclaimer: The contents of the Doing Business and Investing in the Philippines book are summaries and compilations in general terms of selected issuances from various government agencies available as of the date of writing. They do not cover exhaustively the subjects it treats but is intended to answer some of the important, broad questions that may arise. They do not necessarily reflect the official positions of Isla Lipana & Co., the Philippine member firm of the PwC global network. Isla Lipana & Co. is not liable on any ground whatsoever for any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or in respect of decisions or actions in reliance upon the contents of this Doing Business and Investing in the Philippines book which are intended for guidance only and as such should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice.