Philippines Business Information
Trading with and investing in the Philippines: sources of information and advice
Government and Official Agencies
NZTE's site offers an overview of doing business in the Philippines, information on networking events and resources for research.
NZTE's site offers a comprehensive guide to doing business in the Philippines and comparisons with other ASEAN trading partner.
This section provides essential information for New Zealanders interested in undertaking a short or long-term stay in the Philippines. Also available are the latest news posts and a section on business and trade with the Philippines
Contact details for Philippines offices of the New Zealand Embassy, Trade & Enterprise, and Immigration in Manila. Details will be shown after your search is entered.
Information on the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement.
Main website for the Government of the Philippines, with a section for businesses that includes information on inward investment, taxation, legislation and business matching, alongside general information on doing business in the Philippines, news, policy forums and an extensive directory of government department websites.
The Board of Investments is the lead government agency responsible for the promotion of investment in the Philippines. Its site offers guidance for inward investors, including information on legislation, investment incentives, special economic zones and taxation.
The DTI's site provides information on law, policy and subjects such as product standards, as well as brief descriptions and links to trade- and business-related bodies, news and access to departmental publications.
Information on customs procedures, with links to cargo terminal and airfreight operators. related government departments and an FAQs section.
The bureau's site carries information on tax, regulation, issuances and rulings, a departmental directory and announcements.
Industry Support and Networking Organisations
The Philippines-New Zealand Business Council aims to promote long-term trade, economic and technical cooperation between the Philippines and New Zealand, and top-level consultative and working relationships between businesspeople, enterprises and trade organisations. Its site offers articles, a members directory and an events calendar.
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry provides advocacy and business networking services to its members. Its website includes an extensive list of services and publications, as well as links to government departments.
The Australian-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce promotes business relationships between Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, with a site that lists events and news.
ASEAN New Zealand combined Business Council aims to promote trade and business links between the ASEAN nations and New Zealand, and which offers members resources, influence, expertise and opportunities in the region.
Other Useful Websites
A straightforward commercial portal for business and resource searches across a wide range of industries.
Online business directory that can be searched by business name, industry and location.
General directory of Philippines-related websites with some links to business sites.
The New Zealand database was created by the University of Auckland Library in conjunction with the New Zealand Asia Institute. It a freely available resource for researchers focusing on business information and engagement between New Zealand and Asia.
The Asian edition of the leading US business daily.
Reliable information on the country's political and economic situation