Trade & Investment

For inquiries on trade and investment opportunities in the Philippines, please contact:

Philippine Trade and Investment Office
Skeppsbron 20, 1 1/2 tr
111 30 Stockholm
Sweden

Telephone number: +(46 8) 206717
Fax number: +(46 8) 247105
E-mail address: philtrade.stockholm@swipnet.se

Related Websites:

Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) - www.dti.gov.ph
Content
1. Priority exports or 'Revenue Streams' - click 'Priority Sectors'
2. One-Stop Action Center for prospective investors - click 'Assistance Centers' then 'OSAC'
3. Business opportunities in the IT sector - click 'Assistance Centers' then 'IT Help Desk'

Bureau of Export Trade and Promotion (BETP) - http://tradelinephil.dti.gov.ph
Content
1. Product search service - click 'Product Search' or go to 'Product Profiles' pull-down menu
2. Business search service - click 'Business Search'
3. Directory of exporters - click 'Directories' then 'Exporters'

Centre for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) - www.citem.com.ph
Content
1. Upcoming trade fairs in RP - click 'Services' then go to local trade fair
2. Inbound and outbound trade missions - click 'Services' then go to trade missions.
3. Catalogue of RP firms that have participated in CITEM trade fairs: company profiles and export products - click 'Catalogue Online' then select desired product line

Garments & Textiles Export Board (GTEB) - www.gteb.gov.ph
Content
1. Product samples of featured companies - click 'Showroom' then choose from among featured companies
2. Directory of garments and textiles companies - click 'Directory' then select category or sub-category

Tariff Commission - www.tariffcommission.gov.ph
Content
1. Latest tariff classification rulings - click 'Classification Rulings' then select year

National Economic & Development Authority (NEDA) - www.neda.gov.ph
Content
1. RP economic indicators - click 'Economic Indicators Online'
2. Economic updates - click 'NEDA Economic Updates'
3. Reports on the implementation of ODA-funded projects - click 'ODA Portfolio Review'

Department of Tourism - www.wowphilippines.com.ph
Content
1. World heritage sites, popular destinations, beaches, dive spots - choose from among topic/subject options
2. Tour packages - choose from among thematic options
3. Accredited hotels, resorts, travel agencies and tour guides - click 'Our Partners' then select from options

Board of Investment (BOI) - www.boi.gov.ph
Content
1. Checklist on doing business in RP - click 'Business Guide' then 'Cost of Doing Business' or 'Doing Business'
2. Incentives offered to foriegn investors - click 'Incentives' then 'Fiscal' or 'Non-Fiscal' or 'Incentives for Regional HQs'
3. Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) and the Negative List - click 'Info Center' then go to 'Publications'
4. Profiles of selected industries/sectors - click 'Opportunities' then 'Featured Industry' or 'Archives'
5. Economic zones, industrial parks or estates, free ports - click 'Useful Links' then 'Investment Promotion Agencies'
6. RP firms seeking foreign partners - go to Site Search and click 'J.V. Projects'
7. Application Forms for investors - click 'Info Center' then 'Application Forms'

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) -  www.sec.gov.ph
Content
1. SEC registration - click 'Guide to SEC Registration'
2. SEC regulations on foreign investment - click 'Basic Guide to SEC Regulation on Foreign Investment'
3. SEC Forms - click 'Downloads' then 'Forms for Foreign Corporations'

BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) Center - www.botcenter.gov.ph
1. Investment opportunities under the BOT scheme - click 'Investment Opportunities' then 'Projects under Dev't and Targeted for Bidding'