Permits and Licenses · Ecozone registration
Economic Zone Registration in the Philippines
Registering with the right economic zone authority can bring tax and duty incentives for qualifying operations. We help you choose the zone and manage the application.
Overview
Registration with the economic zone authority that fits you
The Philippines has several economic zone authorities, each with its own sites, qualifying activities and incentive packages. The main ones are the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA), the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), and the Phividec Industrial Authority (PHIVIDEC). A registered enterprise may qualify for fiscal incentives, such as income tax and customs duty benefits, tied to its approved activity.
Choosing the wrong zone, or an activity that does not qualify, can leave you with the obligations of registration and none of the benefits. Each authority has its own application papers, evaluation and ongoing reporting requirements. We review your operations, advise which authority fits, prepare the application and project documents, and support you through evaluation and after registration, including your reporting to the authority.
What we handle
Zone selection, application and follow-through
We handle both the choice of zone and the paperwork behind it.
Zone and activity fit
Your operations assessed against the authorities and sites to see where you can qualify, and where you cannot.
Application preparation
Project description, company papers and supporting documents prepared in the format the chosen authority requires.
Evaluation support
We follow the application through the authority's evaluation and respond to its questions.
Post-registration compliance
Guidance on the reporting and conditions that come with registration and the incentives granted.
How it works
How we take you from options to registration
We start with fit, because the right zone depends on your business.
Operations review
We study your activity, location needs, export share and workforce plans.
Authority selection
You get a recommendation on the authority and zone that suits you, with the reasons.
Application
We prepare and file the registration and follow it through evaluation.
Setup and compliance
After approval, we help you plan your setup and the continuing requirements.
Why handle ecozone registration with ILA
Fit before filing
We check whether you qualify for incentives before you commit to a zone.
Independent advice
Our recommendation follows your business case, not a particular zone.
Support after approval
We stay with you on reporting and compliance once you are registered.
Frequently asked questions
Economic zone questions we hear most
Which authority is right for my business?
It depends on what you do and where. Manufacturing and export services often look at the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, tourism projects at the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority, and activity in the Cagayan area at the Cagayan Economic Zone Authority. We assess your plan and advise.
What about the Export Processing Zone Authority?
The Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) was the original body for export zones, and its functions passed to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority under the law that created it. For a new registration today, the practical choice is among the current authorities, and we confirm which fits.
Does registration guarantee incentives?
No. Incentives depend on your activity, the authority’s evaluation and the law in force when you apply, and they come with conditions and reporting. We tell you what you can reasonably expect before you apply and help you meet the conditions afterward.
Wondering if an economic zone suits your business?
Book a free consultation and we will assess which authority and incentives could fit.
