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4. What are the incentives offered by PEZA?

  • Fiscal and non-fiscal incentives are given by PEZA to registered business enterprises depending on the location and industry priority.
  • Fiscal incentives include:
    • For Export-oriented Enterprises, Income Tax Holiday (ITH) of 4-7 years and availment of Special Corporate Income Tax (SCIT) rate of 5% OR Enhanced Deductions (ED) for 10 years
    • For Domestic Market Enterprises, Income Tax Holiday (ITH) of 4-7 years and availment of Enhanced Deductions (ED) for 5 years.

  • Non-fiscal incentives include:
    • Tax- and duty-free importation of capital equipment, raw materials, spare parts or accessories
    • Domestic sales allowance of up to 30% of total sales
    • VAT exemption on importation and VAT zero-rating on local purchases for goods and directly related to its registered activity to include telecommunications, power and water bills
    • Exemption from payment of national and local government taxes and fees for the period of availment of the 5% SCIT incentive
    • Employment of foreign nationals
    • Long-term land lease of up to 75 years
    • Issuance of a 2-year PEZA Visa for foreign nationals employed by PEZA-registered companies and their dependents