What the latest PEZA incentive update means for new entrants

Recent adjustments to incentive rules administered by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) affect the tax and duty treatment available to new export-oriented investors.

For Spanish companies evaluating a manufacturing or export-oriented presence, the update changes the relative appeal of different zone locations and investment structures.

In practice, the update rewards companies that plan their zone registration and corporate structure together, rather than sequencing them separately.

Kasama PH Advisors is briefing current and prospective clients on the practical implications; companies planning a manufacturing footprint in the next 12–18 months should factor the update into their structuring decisions now.