Our PEZA registration and delisting services provide specialized legal and administrative support to navigate the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) framework.
Whether you’re running an export-oriented enterprise seeking to avail of world-class fiscal and non-fiscal incentives or a maturing company planning a strategic exit from the ecozone regime, we ensure the business status is managed with full regulatory compliance.
What You Should Know About PEZA Registration in the Philippines
PEZA registration is a high-impact mechanism for businesses engaged in manufacturing, IT-BPM, agro-industrial, and tourism exports. Under the CREATE Act (R.A. 11534) and the Special Economic Zone Act (R.A. 7916), registered business enterprises (RBEs) gain access to a “one-stop-shop” regulatory environment, significantly reducing the bureaucratic friction of operating in the Philippines.
Conversely, PEZA delisting is a formal procedure to withdraw or cancel a company’s PEZA registration. This is not a mere cessation of business; it is a meticulous “winding down” process that requires the settlement of all outstanding tax and operational obligations to avoid penalties and secure a clean exit from the incentives regime.
What Duran & Duran-Schulze Law Does
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law serves as a technical liaison with the PEZA Board and the zone administrators. We move beyond basic document filing by conducting pre-registration audits to verify your project’s eligibility and exit readiness assessments to ensure your delisting does not trigger unexpected tax liabilities.
Our PEZA Registration and Delisting Services
We provide an end-to-end management of your PEZA status through the following core services:
PEZA Registration and Board Approval
We handle the full application process—from drafting the Project Brief and Feasibility Study to PEZA Board representation—ensuring compliance with location and jurisdictional requirements to secure your Certificate of Registration (COR).
Tax and Statutory Compliance
We help RBEs maximize incentives such as ITH and 5% SCIT, manage periodic PEZA and BIR reporting, and secure CETIs to preserve VAT zero-rating and duty-free import privileges.
Voluntary Delisting and Cancellation Management
We manage the delisting petition, including board resolutions, certificate surrender, and coordination of the final PEZA audit to confirm settlement of all financial and regulatory obligations.
Labor and Asset Disposition Support
We advise on the lawful disposal of tax-exempt assets and employee transitions, securing DOLE, SSS, and PhilHealth clearances before issuance of the final delisting order.
How to Get Started
For inquiries on requirements, processes, and fees, contact Duran & Duran-Schulze Law at (+632) 8478 5826, (+63) 917 194 0482, or info@duranschulze.com, or simply complete the form on this page. Our office is located at 1210 High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 2, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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PEZA Registration and Delisting FAQs
For your reference and guidance, here are some frequently asked questions about PEZA registration and delisting in the Philippines:
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is a government agency attached to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) created to promote investments in the Philippines. It is tasked with supervising and managing special economic zones where foreign and local investors can set up export-oriented businesses to enjoy fiscal and non-fiscal incentives.
PEZA offers both fiscal and non-fiscal incentives to businesses operating in these zones:
Fiscal Incentives:
- Income Tax Holiday (ITH): 4 years for non-pioneer projects, 6 years for pioneer projects, with possible extensions
- 5% special tax on gross income after ITH expiration
- duty and tax exemptions on capital equipment, raw materials, and machinery
- exemptions from wharfage duties, export tax, and local fees
- VAT zero-rating on locally purchased materials
- exemption from expanded withholding taxes
Non-Fiscal Incentives:
- streamlined import-export procedures
- fewer restrictions on hiring non-residents for key positions
- special visa privileges for foreign investors, officers, and employees
- facilitation of extended visas for families of qualified foreign nationals
Businesses that qualify for PEZA registration generally fall into categories such as:
- export enterprises (manufacturers that export at least 100% of their products)
- pioneer enterprises (businesses producing new or innovative products or using new processes)
- utilities and facilities enterprises (those providing essential services or infrastructure)
- tourism enterprises (hotels, resorts, and recreational services)
To qualify as an export enterprise, your company must generally export at least 70% of its total production or services.
Generally, documentary requirements include business registration documents, SEC or DTI certificates, financial statements, business plans, and duly completed PEZA forms.
PEZA registration generally takes 30 to 60 days depending on the complexity of the application and the completeness of the submitted documents.
No. PEZA-registered companies must operate within designated economic zones to avail of incentives. They may, however, establish facilities in other PEZA-accredited zones subject to compliance with PEZA requirements.
