Customer Manual On BOI Services

Customer Manual
on
BOI Services
Board of Investments
Industry & Investments Bldg.
385 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave.
Makati City
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Website: http://www.boi.gov.ph
FOREWORD
As the Philippine’s lead investments promotion agency, the Board of Investments

(BOI) is tasked to boost investments in industries and in the countryside, aiming for
both job generation and balanced economic development.
This manual provides client-friendly flowcharts of the frontline services of the agency.
It is our hope that this manual will guide investors on the simplified procedures of
the valuable services the agency can offer.
As part of our commitment to promote transparency in the delivery of our services,

we have included a schedule of fees, timelines and contact details.
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Table of Contents
• The Philippine Board of Investments 1
• Investment Counseling 2
• Application for Registration of Investment Activities Listed in the Investment

Priorities Plan 3-4
• Request for Issuance of Certified True Copy (CTC) of BOI Registration 5
• Request for Issuance of Certification under Book 1 of EO226 6
• Request for Modification of Terms & Conditions of BOI Registration 7
• Application for Availing of BOI Incentives 8

– Income Tax Holiday (ITH) 9
– Extension of Income Tax Holiday (Bonus Year) 10
– Duty Exemption on Imported Capital Equipment (E.O. 313) 11
– Tax & Duty Free Importation of Spare Parts & Supplies (39(L)) 12
– Tax & Duty Free Importation of Consigned Capital Equipment (CON/CE) 13
– Additional Deduction for Labor Expense (ADLE) 14
– Tax & Duty Free Importation of Breeding Stocks & Genetic Materials (BSGM) 15
– Employment of Foreign Nationals (47(a)(2)) 16
– Regional Headquarters / Regional Operating Headquarters (RHQ / ROHQ) 17
– Tax & Duty Free Importation of Capital Equipment under Oil Deregulation Act
(CE-Oil) 18
– Value Added Tax (VAT) Zero Master list / Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO)
9-2000 19-20
• Request for Certificate of Qualification (CQ) to Import Tax & Duty-Free Spare parts & 21-22
Supplies under 39(l) of EO226, Omnibus Investment Code
• Application for Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) 23

– Special Investor Resident Visa (SIRV)
Application for probationary SIRV / Request for Inclusion
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– Special Investor Resident Visa (SIRV)
Conversion of time deposit to investment
– Special Investor Resident Visa (SIRV) 25
Conversion of probationary to Indefinite SIRV
– Special Investor Resident Visa (SIRV) 26
Miscellaneous Requests
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• Application for the Establishment of Regional Operating Headquarters 28-29
(ROHQ)/Regional Headquarters (RHQ)
• Motor Vehicle Development Program

– Registration for Participation under the Motor Vehicle Development Program 30-31
(MVDP)
– Registration of Participating Basic/Variant Models 32
– Registration for Participation under Automotive Export Program (AEP) 33-34
– Application for Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI) 35-36
– Application for Certificate of Non-Local Availability 37
– Application for Accreditation of Net Foreign Exchange Earning (NFEE) 38
• Application for Pre-qualification under Retail Trade Act 39-40
• Application for Certificate of Accreditation under the Jewelry Industry Development 41-43
Act
• Request for Certificate of Accreditation (CA) under the Export Development Act 44-45
(RA7844)
• Application for Certificate of Local Non-Availability 46

– EO 334, Preferred Tariff Rate of 3% for PVC 47
– RA 8435, Agriculture & Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997 48
– RA 8550, The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 49
– RA 7109, An Act Granting Exemption Privileges to Local Water District 50
– RA 9162 General Appropriations Act of 2002 (for GOCCs and State
Universities) 51
– RA 6938, Cooperative Code of the Philippines 52
– RA 7459, Inventors & Invention Act of 1992 53
– Letter of Instruction 1307 (for GOCCs and State Universities) 54
– PD 269, for NEA-Registered Electric Cooperatives of the Philippines 55
– PD 1362 (for Broadcasting Stations) 56
– Subheading 3923.4030 of the Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines (for 57
Textile Mills
• Request for Cancellation of BOI Registration 58-59
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PHILIPPINE BOARD OF INVESTMENTS
The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), an attached agency of Department of Trade

and Industry (DTI), is the lead government agency responsible for the promotion of
investments in the Philippines.
Taking the lead in the promotion of investments, BOI assists Filipino and foreign investors
to venture and prosper in desirable areas of economic activities. Investors are welcome to
experience the potentials of the booming Philippine Industry sectors. Profitable business
opportunities abound in the food processing, construction, metal products,
telecommunications, power and infrastructure projects among others.
It is divided into four (4) operating groups: Investments Promotion Group, Technical
Services Group, Industry Development Group and Project Assessment Group.
BOI Operating Groups
INVESTMENT PROMOTIONS GROUP (IPG)

Tasked to generate investments and improve the image of the country as a viable
investment destination through the formulation and implementation of investment promotion
strategy for synchronized investment promotion efforts including the generation of
investment opportunities, conduct of inbound and outbound missions, enhancement of
investor servicing including the facilitation of investor’s transactions and requirements and
the implementation of special projects and other investment promotion related activities.
TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP (TSG)

Provides support services to the Board and its clientele through the enhancement of
management processes, efficient dispensation of incentives, design and implementation of
information systems, rendering of legal support on investment-related issues, and conduct
of human resource development programs.
INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT GROUP (IDG)

Prepares the annual Investment Priorities Plan. Formulates policies and develops
programs/business plans/roadmaps that will hasten and sustain the development of key
industry and service sectors with emphasis on human resources development, technology
acquisition, industry linkaging and commercialization. Develops and monitors strategies
and measures to deal with the country’s international trade and environmental
commitments. Provides technical industry expertise on tariff and related concerns and on
international trade negotiations.
PROJECT ASSESSMENT GROUP (PAG)

Evaluates, registers, supervises and monitors investment projects eligible for incentives. It
aims to give total investor satisfaction from the time the investor seeks registration, through
the infancy stage of operations, and up to the time that the firms are fully operational. It
becomes fully accountable in all aspects of project registration, supervision and monitoring
of all registered projects, including those based in the regions.
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Investment Counseling
(Walk-in, Phone-in, and E-mail)
Client inquiries from

One Stop Action Center
(OSAC)
Client is assisted by
an OSAC Desk Officer
Within
72
hours
Client receives information/

assistance
Client decides to pursue

his investments-related
plans based on
the gathered information
Contact Person:
1. ICD Desk Officer gathers information needed from various sources (i.e BOI
industry group, government agencies, associations) depending on the client MARIA TERESITA SANTIAGO
concerns DIRECTOR
896-7342/ 895-8322
OSAC@boi.gov.ph
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Application for Registration of Investment Activities Listed in the Investment
Priorities Plan
Client presents documents

Required
to Project Evaluation and
documents
Registration Department
next page
(PERD) for check listing
Client
completes
the
documents
Client waits if the
NO
documents are in order
YES
Client receives Order

of Payment. Pays
application fee to the
cashier.
Client receives Official

Letter of Acceptance &
Notice of filing of the NO Client receives
application Then Notice
Within of Board Action
waits for the results of
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the application1
working
days
YES
Client receives Notice of approval and
pre-registration requirement then
submit pre-registration requirement to
PERD2
Client waits for the release

of the Certificate of Registration3
Client Receives Certification

upon payment of Registration
Fee
Contact Person:
1. PERD presents evaluation report to Mancom for Board Action RUDY B.CAÑA
2. Client must submit pre registration requirement within min. of 30 days Director
and max. of 90 days or a letter request for an extension 895-6617
3. BOI executives will sign the documents rbcaña@boi.gov.ph
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Application for Registration of Investment Activities listed in the Investments
Priorities Plan
Documentary Requirements (2 sets):
1. Duly signed and notarized application form (may be downloaded from the BOI website)
2. Project study
3. Copy of the SEC Certificate of Registration and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership and By-laws
4. Board Resolution authorizing the officer to transact, execute, and sign in behalf of the applicant firm
5. For existing firms, latest AFS and ITR for the past 3 years or for the period the applicant has been in
operation if less than 3 years
6. Other documents that may be required by the specific activity in the IPP
7. For new corporations: Sworn Statement of Assets & Liabilities of Major Stockholders
Filing Fee:
Project Cost Fee (Php)

( million Php)
4 1,510.00
>4-20 3,010.00
>20-50 4,510.00
>50 6,010.00
Registration Fee: 1/10 of 1% of the total project cost (not lower than P3,000.00 or not more than P15,000.00)
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Request for Issuance of Certified True Copy (CTC) of BOI
Registration
Client presents documents Required document:

to Project Evaluation & • Letter stating the
Registration Department purpose of request
(PERD) signed by an officer
of the firm
Client
completes
the
documents
NO Client waits if the

YES
Client receives Order of

Payment. Pays certification
Fee of PhP750.00* to the
Cashier
Client waits for the

certification
Within
2
Working
Days
Client receives
Certified True Copy
* Subject to change Contact Person:

Lourdes P. Pernes
Division Chief
895-6617
Lppernes@boi.gov.ph
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Request for Issuance of Certification under Book 1 of EO226
Required documents:
1. Letter stating the
purpose of request
Client presents documents signed by an officer
to Project Evaluation & of the firm
Registration Department 2. Original Copy of
(PERD) Certificate of
Client Registration or in
completes case of loss,
Notarized Affidavit of
the
Loss
documents

YES

Payment. Pays application
fee of PhP750.00/3 sets* to
the
. Cashier
1
Client receives
working
Certification
day

Lourdes P. Pernes
Division Chief
895-6617
Lppernes@boi.gov.ph
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Request for Modification of Terms & Conditions of BOI Registration
Required documents:
1. Letter stating the
request with
Client presents documents justification
to Supervision and 2. Any acceptable proof
Monitoring Department supporting the request
(SMD) 3. Amended SEC( for
Client change in business
completes structure and change
of corporate name)
the
documents

YES

Payment. Pays application
fee of PhP1,500* to the
Cashier
.
Client receives
Client waits for the NO letter from SMD
results of the Informing them that
Within
application1 the application is
15
working denied
days
YES
Client receives
Approval Letter

1. If necessary SMD Conducts plant visit or refer other BOI units for Angela M. Fernando
comments as input to SMD’s the evaluation report; SMD presents Director
evaluation to MANCOM and BOARD
895-6617
amfernando@boi.gov.ph
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Application for Availing of BOI Incentives

Required
Application is to Incentives Department
documents
provisionally accepted. (ID) for check listing
next page
Applicant has to submit
ALL lacking documents
within a given deadline
before official
acceptance.

YES
Client receives Order of Payment.

Pays application fee
to the Cashier. Then
proceeds to the Record Section for
official filing of the application.
Client receives
NO letter from ID
Client waits for the given them a deadline
result of the To comply with the
application1 requirements
Within YES
15
working YES
days
Client complies with free
release requirements
Client receives board

endorsement/ certification
See following pages for the required documents per type of incentive and the corresponding timelines, the
respective contact persons, and the schedule of filing fees.
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Income Tax Holiday (ITH)
Processing Period 1st come, 1st serve basis Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00
1. Duly accomplished and notarized application form

2. Secretary’s Certificate re: authorized signatory of the application
3. Complete Income Tax Return w/ BIR Form No.1702AIF-1 together with:
a. Computation of taxable income per ITR/application in case there is no detail of the reconciling
items
b. Gross interest income subjected to final tax for purposes of computing non-deductible interest
expense
c. Breakdown of miscellaneous income, if any
d. Audited Financial Statements with the ff. Schedules certified correct by responsible officer:
4. Audited segregated income statement of registered and non-registered activity
a. In case of multi-registered activities, segregate audited income statement for each of the registered
activity
b. Breakdown of miscellaneous/other/various income, if different from 3(c) above
c. Give details of scrap sales, if any
5. Summary of Sales
6. Cost Benefit Analysis Data (with prescribed format)
7. For first time availor:
a. Sworn Statement as to the actual start of commercial operation of registered activity to be signed by
authorized representative
b. BOI Certificate of Registration showing ITH entitlement per Specific Terms and Conditions
c. Certificate of Registration with the Bureau of Internal Revenue
8. For Specific Producers:
a. For Export Producer - Summary of export and domestic sales in volume and value broken down
per invoice number (export sales shall include values in US$ and in Pesos and exchange rate used)
i. Bank Confirmation on Foreign Exchange Remittances
ii. BOI authorization to verify from bank’s inward remittances (w/ form)
b. For Indirect Export Producers - Export documents and notarized certifications from direct
exporters that product sold by indirect export producer was used in their exported finished product
and formed part thereof
c. For Constructive Exports - Notarized certifications by the buyers that they are CBW operators or
PEZA registered firms
d. For Power Plant Operators -
i. list of stockholders
ii. breakdown of revenues indicating those generated from actual operations and those generated
by virtue of the “take or pay” provision in the IPP contracts and other sources of revenue
Processing Department Incentives Department
Contact Person/s: Lolita S. Muhi

Division Chief – Fiscal Incentives Division
Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 309)
Email: LSMuhi@boi.gov.ph
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Extension of Income Tax Holiday (Bonus Year)
Processing Period 15 working days Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00
Documentary Requirements (1 set):

2. Clearance from Fiscal Incentives Division re: ITH applied/availed
3. For Capital Equipment to Labor Ratio Criterion
a. Copy of Audited Financial Statements pertaining to the registered activity covering the taxable year preceding the
period applied for extension
b. Certified itemized list (together with its copy on a 3 ½ floppy disk – MS Excel) of machinery and equipment (Pls.
follow the format in the application form) or certified true copy of the machinery account ledger. The aggregate value
appearing in the itemized list should always reconcile with the audited balance sheet value.
c. Copy of Monthly Payroll sheets supported by corresponding remittances of SSS premiums and/or withholding taxes
due to BIR pertaining to the registered activity for the same taxable year as in item (a). The payroll sheet should
indicate the respective positions (per category - direct/indirect) of the workers.
4. For Foreign Exchange Earnings/Savings Criterion
a. Export sales summary report (monthly basis indicating invoice number/s) covering the first three years of
commercial operation duly certified by a responsible official of the applicant enterprise. Use prescribed formats for
direct, constructive and indirect export sales attached to the application form
b. Copies of annual reports (S1) duly received by SMD for the first three (3) years of commercial operation.
c. Duly certified breakdown of cost of raw materials (imported vis-à-vis locally purchased) pertaining to the registered
activity
d. In case of Indirect Exports - Notarized certification issued by direct exporters in support of item (a) that deliveries of
semi-manufactured products/packaging supplies included in the export sales summary report were used in the
manufacture of their products which were exported from (month/year) to (month/year) and formed part thereof.
e. In case of constructive exports - Notarized certification issued by the buyers in support of item that they are licensed
operators of CBWs or PEZA registered firms and that deliveries included in the summary of export sales were
received by them and Notarized Certification issued by agency with tax immunity in support of item that deliveries
included in the summary of export sales were received by them.
f. In case of foreign exchange savings criterion - Local sales summary report in the prescribed format covering the
first three years of commercial operation duly certified by a responsible official of the applicant enterprise and which
summary shall indicate the equivalent foreign exchange CIF cost of the registered product had this been imported
the basis for which cost should be provided by submitting the appropriate supporting documents.
g. Summary of Imported Costs duly certified by a responsible officer of the applicant enterprise. Use prescribed format
attached to the application form.
h. If imported raw material are claimed, a statement of cost of goods manufactured and sold showing the breakdown of
cost of raw materials (imported vis-à-vis locally purchased) pertaining to the registered activity, duly certified by the
President or a responsible official of the company.
5. For Indigenous Raw Material Criterion
a. Audited Financial Statements with Detailed Manufacturing Cost Statement for all taxable years from start of
commercial operation and prior to the extension. The Income Statement should segregate results of operation of
registered activity from other activities.
b. Duly certified Breakdown of Cost of Raw Materials pertaining to the registered activity and indicating what are
indigenous.

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 309)
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Duty Exemption on Imported Capital Equipment (E.O. 313)
1. Accomplished and notarized application form

2. List of items applied for (with prescribed format)
3. Computation of costs, taxes, and duties (with prescribed format)
4. List of existing machinery / equipment (with prescribed format)
5. Diskette containing soft copies of 2 and 3
6. Pro-forma invoice or price quotation in the name of the applicant
7. Certification of non-availability of the items from local manufacturers
8. Written statement on the non-comparable quality of locally available items
9. Price quotations from local manufacturers for locally available items
10. Justification for acquisition if items were not in Final Evaluation Report or Project Study
11. Certification from the Incentives Department’s Monitoring Division
12. Performance Bond from any government bonding company
13. Other requirements (if any)
Contact Person/s: Ma. Prima G.Del Mundo

Asst. Division Chief – Non-Fiscal Incentives Division
Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 271)
Email: MPGDelmundo@boi.gov.ph
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Tax & Duty Free Importation of Spare Parts & Supplies (39(L))
Processing 1-10 entries - 5 working days Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00

Period 11-15 entries - 7 working days
Over 15 entries - 10 working days
1. 4 sets of the following:

a. Duly accomplished and notarized application form
b. Copy of Bureau of Customs Import Entry & Internal Revenue Declaration (IEIRD)
c. Copy of Commercial Invoices pertaining to the imported items
d. Copy of Shipment documents (Air Way Bill / Bill of Lading) of the imported items
e. Copy of Bureau of Customs Boat notes per imported items
f. Copy of Transshipment Permits if IEIRD not available
2. 1 set of the following:

a. Summary of Importation (with prescribed format)
b. Diskette containing soft copy of the Summary of Importation and list of imported items for
which exemption is claimed
Contact Person/s: Violeta A. Bernardo

Division Chief – Incentives Utilization Division
Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 211)
Email: VABernardo@boi.gov.ph
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Tax & Duty Free Importation of Consigned Capital Equipment (CON/CE)
Processing Period varies per application Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00
1. Release/Renewal of Equipment – 6 working days

a. Copy of Proforma Invoice under consignment basis.
b. Copy of Airwaybill/Bill of Lading (for renewal only)
c. Copy of 1st Re-export Bond/SBLC (for request for renewal only)
d. Copy of latest BOI Indorsement.
e. Summary of Equipment for release or renewal - (for long list of equipment only)
f. Diskette containing summary of equipment (for long list of equipment only)
g. Copy of Import Entry & Internal Revenue Declarations Report (for renewal only)
h. Usage of equipment. (pls. Use separate sheet)
i. Consignee-Consignor agreement
2. Disposal of Capital Equipment through transfer or sale – 6 working days

a. Letter request with the following information:
b. Reason for transfer
c. Usage of equipment
d. Acquisition cost
e. Date acquired
f. Present net book value
g. Destination of transfer/sale
h. No. of years used in production
i. Indicate under what registration no the equipment was imported
• Proforma/Commercial invoice
• Certificate of Authority
• Bill of Lading
• Net foreign exchange earnings, latest three years
• Export Performance, latest three years
Contact Person/s: Ma. Prima G. Del Mundo

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 271)
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Additional Deduction for Labor Expense (ADLE)
1. Duly accomplished and notarized Application Form

2. Secretary's Certificate re authorized signatory of the application
3. Registration certificate showing entitlement per terms and conditions
4. Income Tax Return for the year of availment with Reconciliation of Net Income and Analysis of
Changes in Retained Earnings / Computation of Tax Due
5. Audited Financial Statements for the year of availment supported by:
a. Segregated Income Statement per registered activity duly certified by external auditor (if firm is
engaged in any activity other than the one entitled to this incentive)
b. Cost of Goods Manufactured and Sold Statement duly certified by external auditor
c. Breakdown of Miscellaneous/Other Income (if any)
d. Summary of sales in volume and value. Export sales should include values in US$ and in Pesos
and exchange rate used
6. Audited Financial Statements for the immediately preceding year with Cost of Goods
Manufactured and Sold Statement duly certified by external auditor
7. List of machinery and equipment installed as of year of availment with acquisition cost (Dollar
value, Exchange Rate Used, Peso Value)
8. Comparative Schedule of Direct Labor (Monthly Wages of DL/ Department) for the year of
availment as against the immediately preceding year
9. Schedule of Newly Hired Individual Employees per Department for the year of availment (hard
copy plus database in 5.25" floppy disk using prescribed format

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 309)
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Tax & Duty Free Importation of Breeding Stocks & Genetic Materials (BSGM)

2. End-use of each breeding stock / genetic material. End-use refers to the purpose / function & use
of the imported items in the registered activity
3. Computation of taxes and duties to be waived using the format indicated in application form
4. Pro-forma invoice / price quotation

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 271)
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Employment of Foreign Nationals (47(a)(2))
Processing Period 3 working days –renewal Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00

5 working days - new
1. For Board of Investments (BOI) (1 set):

a.BOI application form, duly signed and notarized
b.Alien Employment Permit (AEP) for renewal/extension of visa
c. UTP / Progress Report for understudy (duly signed and notarized with photo of understudy /
trainee(s))
d.Bio-Data of Expatriate (for new applications)
e.Affidavit of support if there are dependents joining, duly signed and notarized
f. Organizational Chart of the company with the names of officers/positions
g.Copy of contract of employment or Secretary’s Certificate, duly signed and notarized
h.Valid passport & its photocopy of foreign national and his/her dependents if joining
2. For Department of Justice (DOJ)
a.DOJ application, duly signed and notarized
b.BOI Certificate of Registration and Terms & Conditions
c. DOJ 1st Endorsement Letter (if application is renewal / extension)
d.Affidavit of support if there are dependents joining, duly signed and notarized
e.Original contract of employment with specific duration of employment & position / Secretary’s
Certificate, duly signed and notarized
f. Marriage contract if husband or wife is joining
g.Birth certificate of children (if joining)

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 211)
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Regional Headquarters / Regional Operating Headquarters (RHQ / ROHQ)
Processing Varies per application Filing Fee PhP 750.00

Period
1. Travel tax exemption – 3 working days

a. Letter request of the RHQ/ROHQ firm (2 sets)
b. Photocopy of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) registration
c. Compliance with BOI reportorial requirements
2. Importation of Household goods and personal effects – 3 working days

a. Letter request of the RHQ/ROHQ firm (4 sets)
b. Letter of Appointment / Certificate of Employment duly signed and notarized
c. Photocopy of passport with stamped visa
d. Photocopy of passport with latest entry / arrival in the Philippines
e. Photocopy of Bill of Lading if goods are already here; Packing List or Invoice if still outside
the country
f. Photocopy of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) registration
g. Compliance with BOI reportorial requirements
3. Importation of Car – 3 working days

a. Letter request of the RHQ/ROHQ firm with specifications of vehicle (4 sets)
c. Compliance with BOI reportorial requirements
4. Importation of Training Materials / Equipment – 15 working days

a. Letter request of the RHQ/ROHQ firm
c. Photocopy of Bill of Lading if training materials / equipment are already here; Packing
List or Invoice if still outside the country
d. Compliance with BOI reportorial requirements

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 211)
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Tax & Duty Free Importation of Capital Equipment under Oil Deregulation Act
(CE-Oil)
1. Duly accomplished and notarized application form ( in 2 sets);

2. End-use of each equipment. End-use refers to the purpose / function & use of the equipment
within the plant;
3. Computation of taxes and duties to be waived using the format indicated in application form;
4. Pro-forma invoice / price quotation;
5. Indorsement / clearances from MARINA, ATO, NTC, etc. for shipping, air transport, telecom
equipment, etc.;
6. Clearance as to submission of Incentives Utilization Report with copies of CA, IEIRD, release
certification from DOF of previously allowed importations. This in compliance with condition no. 6
of all CA’s issued;
7. Diskette with entries on listings of items being applied for (applicable for long listings only);
8. Justification for acquisition of machinery/equipment applied if such is not within or in excess of
equipment profile as presented in Final Evaluation Report. Submission of brochure / literature for
said equipment may be added to the requirement;
9. Price quotation from local supplier / manufacturer and justification as to quality and efficiency of
equipment if the equipment is found to be locally available. Certification from local supplier will
be secured stating that the equipment cannot be manufactured by them;
10. Information regarding the capacity of machine / equipment (i.e. production of machine in units
per hour or per day based on the number of shifts), in case where registered capacity will be
exceeded;
11. Endorsement from the Department of Energy (DOE)

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 271)
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Value Added Tax (VAT) Zero Master list / Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) 9-2000

1. For VAT Zero Masterlist
a. Notarized Application form with Sales Performance & Detailed Export Sales Schedules based on actual
operations
b. List of suppliers w/ complete address, TIN and the raw materials supplied to BOI- registered firm (supplies, raw
materials & semi-manufactured products used in the manufacture, processing, production, re-packing of export
products and forming part of it )
c. Photocopy of BIR form1556 or 2303 of the BOI-registered firm for verification of TIN
d. Reportorial Requirements: Annual Report on Actual Operations(S-1)-New Form Audited Financial Statement
(AFS) and ITR
2. For RMO 9-2000
a. Letter request signed by the firm’s President or his equivalent.
b. Notarized affidavit signed by the firm’s representative (authorized by the firm’s Board Resolution) enumerating
the documents submitted to BOI and which indicate that all the information provided are true and correct and
any misrepresentation of facts contained in the submitted documents shall be a ground for cancellation of BOI
registration.
c. Direct Export
i. Duly notarized Sales Performance Report for the year immediately preceding signed by the Auditor and
the Affiant. This covers the schedule showing the breakdown of the sales performance of each
activity/product, whether registered or unregistered with BOI
ii. Duly notarized Detailed Export Sales Report for the year immediately preceding signed by the Affiant.
This covers the schedule showing the export invoice number, export declaration no., Air Way Bill/Bill of
Lading no. and date,. product exported, sales volume and value.
iii. Bank certifications explicitly indicating inward remittances due to export proceeds/earnings.
iv. Annual Report on Actual Operations
v. Audited Financial Statement (AFS) of the year preceding the period to be covered by the Certification.
In the absence of an AFS, an Un-Audited Financial Statement may be submitted, subject to the
submission of an AFS within fifteen (15) days from the date of filing of the same with BIR
vi. Income Tax Return (whether in calendar or fiscal year period) to be submitted to BOI within one month
from filing with the BIR
vii. Certification from firm that it has not filed/availed of any tax credit with Department of Finance - One
Stop Shop for Tax Credit (to be required for the 2001 application)
viii. GTEB Certification of good standing (for garments and textile firms)
d. Constructive Export
activity/product, whether registered or unregistered with BOI.
This covers the schedule showing the delivery to Eco-zone locator/bonded manufacturing warehouse
operator by indicating invoice number and date, boat note no.and date, product, quantity, US$ amount
and total peso equivalent.
iii. Duly notarized certification from the direct exporters that they have purchased products (itemized) from
applicant firm.
iv. Annual Report on Actual Operations
viii. Certification by BOC CBMW officer that the bonded warehouse operator or the accredited member of a
common bonded warehouse operator has no local sales.
ix. PEZA/CEZA/MEPZA/BEPZA certification that the locator is registered with PEZA as 100% export
producer
23
Value Added Tax (VAT) Zero Master list / Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) 9-2000
d. Indirect Export
activity/product, whether registered or unregistered with BOI.
This covers the schedule showing the delivery to BOI-registered direct exporter by indicating invoice
number and date, delivery receipt no. and date, product, quantity, US$ amount and total peso
equivalent.
iii. Duly notarized certification from the BOI direct exporters that they have purchased products (itemized)
from applicant firm.
iv. Annual Report (S-1 Form) on Actual Operations
viii. Undertaking from direct exporter that it has exported 100%
In addition to the aforecited documents, all applicants for BOI Certification shall submit the ff:
i. Utilization report on capital equipment incentive availed
ii. Accomplished Incentive Benefit Form for those firms granted Incentives from 1988-onwards

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 271)
Email: MPGDelmundoo@boi.gov.ph
24
Request for Certificate of Qualification (CQ) to Import Tax & Duty-Free Spare
parts & Supplies under 39(l) of EO226, Omnibus Investment Code

Required
to Supervision and
documents
Monitoring Department
next page
(SMD)
Client
completes
the
documents

YES

Pays application fee of
PhP1,500.00* to the Cashier. Then
Client receives
Client waits for the NO letter from SMD
results of the Informing them that
application the application is
Within denied
5
working YES
days
Client receives
Certificate of Qualification

Salvador F. Co
Division Chief
895-6617
Sfco@boi.gov.ph
25
Request for Certificate of Qualification (CQ) to Import Tax & Duty-free
Spareparts & Supplies under 39(l) of EO 226, Omnibus Investments Code
Qualifications:
1. BOI-registered firms
2. Complies with all the terms & conditions of BOI registration
3. Licensed CBMW operator
4. Exporting at least 70% of total production
5. Has a positive net foreign exchange earnings in the past year
1. Notarized accomplished application form

2. For renewal of CQ, copy of previous CQ issued
3. Copy of license to operate a CBMW or latest BOC Certificate of renewal to operate CBMW (for
firms with valid CBMW license) or
Copy of BOC Certificate signed by Chief Bonded Warehousing Division that the applicant has
already filed a renewal to operate a CBMW (for firms with expired CBMW license)
4. Proof of inward remittance of foreign exchange earning
5. Other requirements that may be necessary
26
Application for Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV)

Required
Application is to Incentives Dept. for
documents
provisionally accepted. check listing/
next page
Applicant has to submit
ALL lacking documents
within a given deadline
before official
acceptance.

YES

Payment. Pays
application fee (see next
page) to the Cashier.
Then proceeds to the
Records Section filing of
the application
Client receives
NO letter from ID
1Client waits for the given them a deadline
result of the To comply with the
application requirements
Within YES
15
working YES
days
Client complies with free
release requirements
Client receives board

endorsement/ certification
See pages following for the required documents per type of incentive and the corresponding timelines, the
respective contact persons, and the schedule of filing fees.
27
Special Investor Resident Visa (SIRV)
Application for probationary SIRV / Request for Inclusion
Processing Period 5 working days Filing Fee US $ 300.00
1. BOI SIRV Form 001A/001B

2. Medical Certificate (Authenticated by the National Quarantine Office of the Department of Health)
3. NBI Clearance/Police Clearance (Authenticated by DFA Posts/Interpol Div., NBI)
4. Clearance from the Central Government Agency of the Applicant’s Country (if applicable)
5. Accomplished Personal History Statement from NICA (3 copies)
6. Authenticated Birth Certificate/ Family Registry/ Household Registry
7. Marriage Contract (Authenticated), if applicable
8. Bank Certification of Inward Remittance from Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) –
Head Office or Land Bank of the Philippines
9. Time Deposit Certificate from DBP-Head Office or LBP-Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave. Ext. Branch
with a minimum maturity period of 30 days, maximum of 180 days
10. For application for Alien Certificate Registration (ACR) – 8 pcs. 2 x 2 picture
11. For application for ACR, SRC, ECC – 13 pcs. 2 x 2 picture
12. Signed and notarized Deed of Undertaking
Contact Person/s: Sotera B. Ilagan

OIC – SIRV Division
Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 234)
Email: SBIlagan@boi.gov.ph
28
Conversion of time deposit to investment
1. Letter of Intent (use BOI SIRV Form SH 002)
2. For investment in new corporation

– Signed and notarized duplicate copies of Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
3. For investment in existing corporation

a. Certified true copy of Business/Mayor’s permit
b. Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and SEC Certificate of Registration (Certified true copies by the
SEC)
c. Certificate of Registration with the Board of Investments (Certified true copy by the BOI), if any
d. Latest Audited Financial Statement and list of latest Officers and Directors
e. Corporate Secretary’s Certificate (notarized stating that the subscription/purchase of the shares of
stock by the Applicant shall not violate the 40% limitation on ownership by foreigners in nationalized
areas.
f. Waiver of Pre-emptive Rights of existing stockholders
g. Certified true copy of the Resolution from the Securities and exchange Commission authorizing the
issuance of shares from the unsubscribed portion and exempting said shares from the registration
required by the Revised Securities Act, if the shares to be acquired will come from the unsubscribed
portion of the corporation’s authorized capital stock
h. BIR certificate of registration of TIN and present company’s official receipts
i. Additional documents for shares purchased from existing stockholders
j. If the shares will be purchased from an existing stockholder, the purchase price per share shall not
exceed 10% of its current book value.
k. Secretary’s Certificate (notarized stating that the stockholder selling the shares is a stockholder of
record owning ________ shares and that said shares are free from any lien and/or encumbrance
and are not subject of set-off
l. Certified true copy of the Stock Certificate issued to said selling stockholder
m. Deed of Assignment between the buyer and the seller of the stock certificate
4. Investment in publicly listed corporations

– Sworn certification of stockbroker

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 234)
29
Conversion of probationary to indefinite SIRV
1. General Requirements
a. NBI Clearance/Police Clearance valid within 6 months
b. BIR certificate of registration (TIN/VAT)
c. BIR certificate of registration of official receipts or authority to print
d. Lease contract or proof of ownership of office or factory/plant sites and its location plan.
2. Investment in new corporation

a. Certified true copies of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of Registration,
Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws
b. Sworn certification of Corporate Secretary as to proposed start of commercial operation of the
Corporation
3. Investment in existing corporation

a. Certified true copies of SEC Certificate of Registration with the SEC Articles of Incorporation and By-
Laws
b. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of change of stockholders reflecting the name of SIRV holder
as one of the stockholders.
c. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of change of stockholders for shares purchased from existing
stockholders
4. Investment in publicly listed corporation

a. Certified true copy of official receipts and buy invoice
b. Sworn certification of stock broker
c. Certified true copy of the Stock Certificate issued in the name of the SIRV holder which must bear
the following annotation on the face thereof: (voluntary)
“The shares of stock covered by this certificate shall not be sold, transferred, conveyed
and/or encumbered without prior written consent of the Board of Investment”
below which must appear the signature of the Corporate Secretary and which stock certificate must
be submitted to us together with a transmittal letter from the Corporate Secretary stating that he has
caused the issuance of said certificate in the name of the SIRV holder and that the shares covered
by said certificate are free from any lien and/or encumbrance.

Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 234)
30
Miscellaneous Requests
Processing Period Varies per request Filing Fee PhP 750.00
1. Request for Certification – 5 working days

– Duly accomplished request form
2. Request for Re-stamping of SIRV sticker in New Passport – 5 working days

– Letter of request from the holder
3. Request for Voluntary Cancellation / Downgrading – 5 working days

4. Request for Lifting / Reinstatement – 15 working days


Telephone No.: (632) 897-6682 (loc. 234)
31
Application for the Establishment of Regional Operating Headquarters

Required
to Project Evaluation &
documents:
next page
(PERD)
Client
completes
the
documents

YES

Payment. Pays application Fee
of PhP4,500.00 to the Cashier.
Clients waits for the

approval and
endorsement letter to
SEC
Within
3
YES
working
days
Client receives
Letter of Approval and
copy of the indorsement
letter to SEC
Contact Person:
Lourdes P. Pernes
Division Chief
895-6617
Lppernes@boi.gov.ph
32
Application for the Establishment of Regional Operating Headquarters
1. Name verification slip

2. A certification from the Philippine Consulate/Embassy or the Commercial Office or from the
equivalent office of the Philippine Department of Trade& Industry in the applicant’s home country
that said foreign firm is an entity engaged in international trade with affiliates, subsidiaries or
branch offices in the Asia-Pacific Region and other foreign markets
3. Duly authenticated certification from the principal officer of the foreign company to the effect that
the said foreign company has been authorized by its Board of Directors or governing body to
establish its regional operating headquarters in the Philippines
33
Registration for Participation under the Motor Vehicle Development Program
(MVDP)
Aside from
Client presents MVDP Form
documents to Motor 2004-01 CS
Vehicle Product form 004-1 see
Division (MVPD) for other required
check Listing documents next
Client completes page
the required
documents or data

YES

Payment. Pays
Cashier. Then proceeds
to the Records Section
filing of the application

results of the
application
Within
60
working
days Client receives Notice
of BOI Decision
Contact Person:
1. Check listing process includes verification of existing operation of the Technical
Licensor with the concerned Philippine Commercial or Trade Attache. Ramon L. Rosales
2. Application will not be accepted by the Record Section without proof of payment Director
even if it is found to be complete
3. Notice of BOI decision released or issued through the Records Section 8969288 or 8976682 loc 300
4. Secure application Form at Motor Vehicle Product Div. or download at BOI Website RLRosales@boi.gov.ph
34
Registration for Participation under the Motor Vehicle Development Program
(MVDP)
1. TLA authenticated by the official of the Philippine Embassy or Consulate where the manufacturing plant of
the OEM supplier is located
2. Undertaking to invest and/or bring in investments for the manufacture of motor vehicle parts and
components executed by the highest official of the enterprise and sworn to before a notary public
3. Copy of certificate of registration issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission
4. Copy of latest Income Tax Return (if applicable)
35
Registration of Participating Basic/Variant Models
Aside from MVPD Form

2004-03 form 004-1 other
required documents:(2 sets)
Client presents
1. Secretary Certificate
documents to Motor
2. Technical Data/ sheets or
Vehicle Product
brochure of model(s) applied
Division (MVPD) for
for
check Listing
3. For Classification III:Market
Client completes and Engineering Study
the required • Market Study
documents or • Technical/R&D Study
data • Financial Viability
• Safety and Environment
NO Client waits if the standard compliance
YES

Payment. Pays

results of the
application
Within
15
workin
g days Client receives Notice
of BOI Decision
1. Check listing process of application for registration of models covered by new Contact Person:
Technical Licensing Agreement includes verification with concerned Philippine
Commercial or Trade Attache of the existing operations of the new Technical Ramon L. Rosales
Licensor. Director
2. Application will not be accepted by the Record Section without proof of payment
8969288 or 8976682 loc 300
3. Notice of BOI decision released or issued through the Records Section RLRosales@boi.gov.ph
4. Secure application Form at Motor Vehicle Product Div. or download at BOI Website
36
Registration for Participation under Automotive Export Program (AEP)
Aside from MVPD CS

Client presents form 004-1 see other
documents to Motor required documents next
Vehicle Product page
Division (MVPD) for
check Listing
Client completes
the required
documents or
data

YES

Payment. Pays

results of the
application
Within
20
working
Client receives Notice
days
of BOI Decision
1. Application for registration under Automotive Export Program (AEP) is made Contact Person:
through an Undertaking executed by the company President/ authorized BOI
Representative and supported by Board Resolution.. Ramon L. Rosales
2. Application will not be accepted by the Record Section without proof of payment Director
8969288 or 8976682 loc 300
3. Notice of BOI decision released or issued through the Records Section
4. Secure application Form at Motor Vehicle Product Div. or download at BOI Website RLRosales@boi.gov.ph
37
Registration for Participation under Automotive Export Program (AEP)
1. Application for participation under the AEP shall be made through an Undertaking executed by the
company President or duly authorized company official, notarized and supported by a Board Resolution,
committing the following:
• Participation under the program,

• Export of the minimum volume requirement of 10,000 units per annum at a minimum
FOBUS$ 5,000 value per unit
• In case of non-compliance with the export commitment, payment to the government of the
differential in duties, taxes and other charges plus interest on preferential importation applied
under the Program, subject to existing Customs Revenue Rules and Regulations
• Strict compliance with the terms and conditions of the AEP
• Declaration of the affiliate/ subsidiary company duly designated by the Participant to
undertake the importation, if applicable (supported by SEC registration papers)
2. Notarized report of all CBU importation per model and total CBU exports, if any, for the years 2002 and
2003 shall be submitted to the MVPD.
38
Application for Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI)

Client presents 2004-08 form 2 CS form
documents to Motor 004-1 see other required
Vehicle Product documents next page
Division (MVPD) for
check Listing
Client completes
the required
documents or
data

YES

Payment. Pays

results of the
application
Within
5
working
Client receives
days
Certificate of Authority
to Import
1. Secure application Form at Motor Vehicle Product Division (MVPD) or download at

BOI Website Contact Person:
2. Motor Vehicle Development Plan (MVDP) Form 2004-08 is used for application for Ramon L. Rosales
CAI under the MVDP. BOI Automotive Export Plan (AEP) Form 2 is used for
application for CAI under the AEP Director
3. Application will not be accepted by the Records Section without proof of payment 8969288 or 8976682 loc 300
even if it is found to be complete RLRosales@boi.gov.ph
4. Notice of BOI decision is released or issued through the Records Section
39
Application for Certificate of Authority to Import (CAI)
A. New Application
1. Proforma invoice
2. Detailed list of KD parts and components and soft copy of detailed KD list (for MVDP
participants only)
3. List of CBU models to be imported with corresponding brochure (for AEP participants only)
4. Liquidation report (to be submitted within one month from the end of each quarter)
B. Extension, Amendment or Renewal

1. Original copy of the CAI issued by the BOI
2. Letter request for extension, amendment or renewal of CAI
3. Board resolution (supported with Bank Certification if CAI is partially utilized)
4. Certification from the BOC of CAI utilization
C. Raw Materials Importation

1. Usage and consumption ratio
2. Agreement with subcontractor
3. Liquidation report
4. Certificate of Non-local Availability (CNLA)
D. Importation under AICO Scheme

1. Certificate of Eligibility (COE) for first time importation
2. COE number and date for subsequent importation under said COE
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Application for Certificate of Non-Local Availability

form 004-1 other required
documents:
Client presents
FOR MVPD Participants
documents to Motor
1. Proforma Invoice
Vehicle Product
2. Detailed list of KD parts &
Division (MVPD) for
components & soft copy of
check Listing
detailed KD List (for MVDP
Client completes participants only)
the required FOR Non-MVDP Participants
documents or 1. Proforma Invoice indicating
data the description of parts and
components, unit price and
NO Client waits if the delivery date/lead time
YES

Payment. Pays

results of the
application
Within
5
working
Client receives
days
Certificate of Local
Non-availability
1. Application for CNLA is made through a letter request for the issuance of the same Contact Person:
address to the Chief of MVPD
Ramon L. Rosales
2. CNLA only applies to importation of E.O. 262 listed replacement parts and
components and raw for further processing by MVDP participants Director
3. Applications will not be accepted by the Record Section without proof of payment 8969288 or 8976682 loc 300
4. CNLA is released or issued through the Records Section RLRosales@boi.gov.ph
41
Application for Accreditation of Net Foreign Exchange Earning (NFEE)
Aside from MVPD Form form

004-1 other required
Client presents documents:
documents to Motor 1. Export Declaration Form
Vehicle Product 2. Invoice(s)
Division (MVPD) for 3. Bill of Lading
check Listing 4. Bank Transfer or Certification
Client completes
the required
documents or
data

YES

Payment. Pays
Client receives letter

Client waits for the NO
from MVPD informing
results of the
them that the
application
application is denied
Within
20
working
Client receives letter of
days
accreditation
1. Application for NFEE accreditation is made thru a letter Request signed by the
company President or authorized Representative to the Chief of MVPD Contact Person:
2. Unpaid advance NFEE or NFEE deficiency under the MVDP and NFEE under the Ramon L. Rosales
AEP are covered under NFEE accreditation
3. Applications will not be accepted by the Record Section without proof of payment Director
even if it is found to be complete 8969288 or 8976682 loc 300
4. Verification of Export assistance provided by the MVDP participants is part of the RLRosales@boi.gov.ph
NFEE accreditation process
5. Letter of NFEE accreditation is released or issued through the Records Section
42
Application for Pre-qualification under Retail Trade Act
Foreign Retailer submits

Required
request for pre-qualification
documents
of firms under RA8762 for
next page
check listing to Legal and
Services Dept.(LSD)
Foreign Retailer
completes
the
documents
NO Foreign Retailers waits if the

YES
Foreign Retailer pays the

corresponding filing fee at the Cashier.
Then proceed to the Records Section.
Foreign Retailer waits for

the results of the
request1
Within
10
working YES
days
Client receives BOI
Certificate of Pre-
qualification
1. LSD evaluates application, MANCOM approves and Board ratifies Contact Person:
Atty. Pascual De Guzman
Director
890-3172
prdeguzman@boi.gov.ph
43
Application for Pre-qualification under Retail Trade Act
1. Formal Letter of Application for Prequalification

2. Certificate of Latest Audited Financial Statements (AFS) of the parent retail trading company
Category B – minimum of US$ 200M Net Worth
Category D - minimum of US$ 50M Net Worth
3. Certification by a responsible officer of the applicant foreign retailer stating the following:
• it has been engaged in retailing for the past five (5) years; and
• has at least five (5) retailing branches anywhere in the world, OR at least one branch is
capitalized at a minimum of twenty five million dollars, US$ 25M
4. Certification from the responsible officer of the applicant of the existence of franchise/licensing
agreements if the applicant fails to meet the preceding requirement of at least five (5) retailing
branches;
5. Certification by the proper official of the home state of the applicant foreign retailer OR the local
embassy/consulate of the home country of the said applicant-foreign retailer that the laws of
such state allows/permits reciprocal rights to Philippine citizens and enterprises together w/the
extent of participation allowed.
Note: All of the above-enumerated documents and corresponding attachments shall be duly
authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate stationed in the applicant’s home country.
44
Application for Certificate of Accreditation under the Jewelry Industry
Development Act

Required
to Project Evaluation &
documents
next page
(PERD)
Client
completes
the
documents

YES

Pays application fee (see next page)
to the Cashier. Then
Client receives
NO letter from PERD
Client waits for
the result of the Informing them that
application the application is
denied
Within
10
YES
working
days
Client receives
Certificate of
Accreditation
1. PERD conducts plant visit to the firm; then prepares evaluation Contact Person:
report which includes the firm annual business plan; Registration Ana Maria V. Bernardo
Division prepares the Certificate of Registration, Annual Business Division Chief
Plan, Import Incentives Availment Report
895-6617
AMVBernardo@boi.gov.ph
45
Development Act
Qualifications:
Jewelry enterprise
1. Engaged or will engage in activities of a jewelry enterprise as defined in Rule II of the revised
IRR of RA 8502
2. For Assaying, the accredited firm shall secure accreditation and shall adopt the standards to be
set by the Bureau of Product Standards (BPS)
3. For Precious Stone Appraisal & Certification, the activity shall be based on the standards and
accreditation set by the BPS
4. For Subcontracting of Jewelry Manufacturing, the jewelry enterprise shall enter into an
agreement with another qualified jewelry enterprise engaged in jewelry manufacturing to perform
any or specified part of the manufacturing process
Jewelry association
1. Must be at least one (1) year in existence for member of the Confederation of Philippine
Jewelers, Inc. , other wise, the jewelry association must be at least three (3) years in existence
and it must have at least ten (10) active members
Filing Fee
Fee (in Php)
Size of Enterprise Capitalization (in Php) New Application Renewal
Micro Enterprise < 1,500,001 1,500.00 750.00
Small-scale Enterprise 1,500,001 – 15,000,000 3,000.00 1,500.00
Medium-scale Enterprise 15,000,001 –60,000,000 4,500.00 2,250.00
Large-scale Enterprise 60,000,001 and above 6,000.00 3,000.00
46
Development Act
A. For New Applications

- Jewelry Enterprises
1. Notarized application form for accreditation (FORM 8502-1), Annual Business plan, location map and plant lay-
out for each and every place of production
2. DTI Business Name Registration (for single proprietorship)/SEC Registration & Articles of Incorporation and
Organization (for corporation or partnership) /CDA Registration (for cooperative)
3. Certificate of Registration with BIR
4. Certificate of Registration for Importers issued by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the
BOC
5. Mayor’s Permit or City/Municipal Business Permit
6. Endorsement from a duly accredited jewelry association certifying membership of good standing
7. Notarized certification by the enterprise of its total assets (for newly-formed enterprise
8. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) duly filed with the BIR with attached Audited Financial Statement (for existing
enterprises)
9. Sworn statement that it shall exclusively use the jewelry inputs, machinery and/or equipment acquired with
incentives under this Act for jewelry manufacturing
- Jewelry Associations
1. Notarized application form for Accreditation (FORM 8502-2)
2. List of active members including their respective contact person, office and plant address, telephone and fax
numbers
3. Annual Information Return duly filed with BIR, including attachments if any
4. Accomplishment/Annual Report for the past one or three (3) years for member and non-member of the
Confederation of Philippine Jewelers, Inc., respectively indicating its activities, programs and projects
B. For Renewal of Accreditation

- Jewelry Enterprises
1. Notarized application form for accreditation (FORM 8502-1), Annual Business plan, location map and plant lay-
out for each and every place of production
2. Latest Annual Report on Actual Operations (FORM S-1)
3. Original copy of the Import Incentives Availment Report indicating importation made with incentives during the
previous year
4. Latest Income Tax Return (ITR) duly filed with the BIR with attached Audited Financial Statement
5. Endorsement from a duly accredited jewelry association certifying membership of good standing
6. Certificate of Registration for Importers issued by the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the
BOC
7. Certificate of Registration with BIR
8. Mayor’s Permit or City/Municipal Business Permit
9. All documentary requirements necessary for the availment of excise tax exemption required by BIR
10. Sworn statement that it shall exclusively use the jewelry inputs, machinery and/or equipment acquired with
incentives under this Act for jewelry manufacturing
- Jewelry Associations
1. Notarized application form for Accreditation (FORM 8502-2)
2. List of active members including their respective contact person, office and plant address, telephone and fax
numbers
3. Annual Information Return duly filed with BIR, including attachments if any
4. Accomplishment/Annual Report for the past one or three (3) years for member and non-member of the
Confederation of Philippine Jewelers, Inc., respectively indicating its activities, programs and projects
47
Request for Certificate of Accreditation (CA) under the Export Development
Act (RA7844)

Required
to Supervision and
documents
next page
(SMD)
Client
completes
the
documents

YES
Within
Client receives notice from
3
Registration Division. Pays
working
processing fee (see
days
attached) to the Cashier.
Then proceeds to the
Registration Division to
receive Certificate of
Accreditation
48
Request for Certificate of Accreditation (CA) under the Export Development
Act (RA7844)

2. Affidavit of Compliance to the Minimum Wage and SSS Laws
3. Latest Audited Financial Statement
4. Bank Certification of Export representing export proceeds
5. For indirect exporters –
9 Sales invoices
9 Certification from the direct exporter attesting to the purchase of raw materials and re-
exportation of finished goods
6. For construction exporters: proof of international contract
Processing Fee:
Export Value/Yr. Fee (Php)

(million US$)
1 1,000.00
>1-5 2,000.00
>5-10 3,000.00
>10-15 4,000.00
>15 5,000.00
Processing Department Supervision & Monitoring Department
Contact Person/s: Remigia A. Aramil (Division Chief)/ Mr. Salvador F. Co (Division Chief)/
Celestino C. Santiago (Division Chief)/ Lilian C. Cotaz (Division Chief)
Supervision & Monitoring Department
890-9544
e-mail: AMFernando@boi.gov.ph
49
Application for Certificate of Local Non-Availability

Required
documents
next page
Client
completes
the
documents

YES

Pays application fee of
PhP1,500.00* to the Cashier. Then
proceeds to the Records Section for
Client receives Letter

Client waits for the NO from BOI concern
result of the department informing
application them that the item is
locally available
YES
Client receives Certification

of Local non-availability of
the product
•Subject to change
See following pages following for the required documents per type of
incentive and the corresponding timelines, the and respective contact
persons
50
EO 334, Preferred Tariff Rate of 3% for PVC
Processing Period 10 working days
1. Copy of applicant’s Articles of Incorporation/Partnership and By-Laws; SEC or BDT Certificate of

Registration;
2. Copy of company’s Board resolution authorizing officer to sign in behalf of applicant enterprise;
3. Copy of applicant’s Audited Financial Statements (AFS) and Income Tax Return (ITR) for the
past three (3) years or for the period the applicant has been in operation if less than three (3)
years;
4. Copy of mayor’s permit or municipal license (to operate);
5. Copy of TIN and VAT registration;
6. Certification under oath that the applicant is not in arrears in the payment of outstanding
obligations including loans to the government or any government instrumentality;
7. Sworn statement authorized by the applicant’s Board of Directors adopting and/or affirming all
representations made by the applicant to the Board, stating that except those of which the Board
has been duly advised in writing, all information and data submitted to the Board are true and
correct; and,
8. Request for certification on local non-availability to import under the preferred tariff rate of 3% for
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) under the sub-heading number 3904.10 00 of the Tariff and Customs
Code as amended by Executive Order No. 334 (IF SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLIED FOR). To be
attached to the letter-request are routine importation documents/information, such as but not
limited to the following:
• Volume (in MT) of the proposed importation;
• Period within which the proposed importation is to be made;
• Sales Contract or Commercial Invoice;
• Original copy of the manufacturer certificate covering 100% of the volume of PVC
imports applied for preferential tariff rate, which volume is indicated in the corresponding
Commercial Invoice or Sales Contract;
• Affidavit of Direct Importer and Exclusive User;
• Copy of the results of the laboratory test and analysis conducted by the Philippine
Customs laboratory for the previous importation of PVC under the preferred tariff rate of
3%; and,
Processing Department Petrochemicals & Metals Department
Contact Person/s: Ramon L. Rosales (Director)

807-2110
e-mail: RLRosales@boi.gov.ph
51
RA 8435, Agriculture & Fisheries Modernization Act of 1997
1. Notarized application
2. Certified true copy of:
9 Business Registration certificate from SEC (corporation/partnership) or from DTI (single
proprietorship)
9 Registration certificate from Cooperative Development Assoc. (for cooperatives)
9 Certification by SEC or accreditation by any appropriate agency in case of farmers/ fisher
folks organization and association
3. For importation of fishing vessel: MARINA approval
4. Pro-forma invoice of items to be imported
5. Duly notarized declared assets
6. Sworn statement that items to be imported are for the exclusive use of importing agriculture or
fisheries enterprise
Contact Person/s: Remigia A. Aramil (Division Chief)

Teresita C. Litan (Senior Investments Specialist)
Lynida P. Aler (Investments Specialist)
890-9544
e-mail: AMFernando@boi.gov.ph
52
RA 8550, The Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998
1. Notarized application letter

2. Commercial Fishing Boat License (CFBL)
3. Pro-forma invoice or Purchase Order of items to be imported
4. Sworn statement that the input, machinery, and equipment that will be imported duty-free is for
the exclusive use of the importing fisheries enterprise
5. Letter/Certificate from 3 local suppliers on their inability to supply items to be imported
Contact Person/s: Remigia A. Aramil (Division Chief)

Lynida P. Aler (Investments Specialist)
890-9544
e-mail: RAAramil@boi.gov.ph
53
RA 7109, An Act Granting Exemption Privileges to Local Water District
1. Letter Request/Indorsement from BIS

3. Sworn statement that the input, machinery, and equipment that will be imported is for the
exclusive use of the importing entity
Processing Department Project Evaluation & Registration Department
Contact Person/s: Reynaldo D. Lignes (Senior Investments Specialist)

Jun Perez (Investments Specialist)
895-6617
e-mail: RDLignes@boi.gov.ph
54
RA 9162 General Appropriations Act of 2002 (for GOCCs and State
Universities)

2. Endorsement from BIS or request of procuring entity/government agencies
3. Sworn statement that the goods/items that will be imported is for the exclusive use of the
importing entity

895-6617
55
RA 6938, Cooperative Code of the Philippines
1. Letter Request
3. Latest AFS
4. Sworn statement that the spareparts, machinery, and equipment that will be imported is for the
Contact Person/s: Mel Dingayan (Senior Investments Specialist)

Edivinia Sapnu (Senior Investments Specialist)
895-6617
e-mail: MDDingayan@boi.gov.ph
ECSapnu@boi.gov.ph
56
RA 7459, Inventors & Invention Act of 1992
1. Application letter
2. Original Certificate of Membership with the Filipino Inventors Society
3. Pro-forma Invoice/s and other related documents pertaining to the importation
Contact Person/s: Celestino S. Santiago (Division Chief)

Rainier C. Almojuela (Investments Specialist)
890-9544
e-mail: CSSantiago@boi.gov.ph
57
Letter of Instruction 1307 (for GOCCs and State Universities)

2. Endorsement from BIS or request of procuring entity/government agencies
3. Sworn statement that the goods/items that will be imported is for the exclusive use of the
importing entity

895-6617
58
PD 269, for NEA-Registered Electric Cooperatives of the Philippines
1. Letter Request/Indorsement from NEA

3. Sworn statement that the input, machinery, and equipment that will be imported is for the

895-6617
59
PD 1362 (for Broadcasting Stations)
A. If KBP (Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas) member:

2. Original KBP Certificate of Membership
3. Original KBP 1ST Indorsement
5. NTC to Permit to Import
B. If PCTA (Philippine Cable TV Association) member:

2. Original PCTA 1st Indorsement
4. NTC Permit to Import
Contact Person/s: Celestino S. Santiago (Division Chief) • Rainier C. Almojuela

(Investments Specialist)
890-9544
e-mail: CSSantiago@boi.gov.ph
60
Subheading 3923.4030 of the Tariff & Customs Code of the Philippines (for
Textile Mills
1. Letter Request
2. Notarized quarterly report of total previous importation, total consumption for the period and the
beginning and ending inventories for each commodity falling under the tariff sub-heading no.
3923.40 30
3. Sworn statement that the items to be imported is for the exclusive use of the importing entity
Contact Person/s: Ana Maria V. Bernardo (Division Chief)

895-6617
e-mail: AMVBernardo@boi.gov.ph
61
Request for Cancellation of BOI Registration

Required
to Supervision and
documents
next page
(SMD)
Client
completes
the
documents

YES
Client proceeds to the

Record Section
for official filing

result of the
Within application 1
15
working
days
Client receives
Letter of cancellation

1. If necessary SMD conduct plant visit or refer to otherBOI units for Angela M. Fernando
comments as inputs to SMD’s evaluation report; SMD presents Director
evaluation to MANCOM and Board.
895-6617
amfernando@boi.gov.ph
62
Request for Cancellation of BOI Registration
1. Letter from firm stating the reason/s for the request for cancellation of BOI registration and the following
additional information:
9 Number of employees affected and assistance, if any, to these displaced employees
9 status of the capital equipment especially if acquired under BOI incentives
2. Original copy of the Certificate/s of Registration or Affidavit of Loss of CR/s and Affidavit of Publication of
such loss from the Publisher
3. Duly accomplished exit interview form
1. Duly signed and notarized application form (may be downloaded from the BOI website)
2. Project study
3. Copy of the SEC Certificate of Registration and Articles of Incorporation/Partnership and By-laws
4. Board Resolution authorizing the officer to transact, execute, and sign in behalf of the applicant firm
5. For existing firms, latest AFS and ITR for the past 3 years or for the period the applicant has been in
operation if less than 3 years
6. Other documents that may be required by the specific activity in the IPP
7. For new corporations: Sworn Statement of Assets & Liabilities of Major Stockholders
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As the Philippine’s lead investments promotion agency, the Board of Investments

As part of our commitment to promote transparency in the delivery of our services,

• Application for Registration of Investment Activities Listed in the Investment

• Request for Issuance of Certified True Copy (CTC) of BOI Registration 5

• Request for Issuance of Certification under Book 1 of EO226 6

• Request for Modification of Terms & Conditions of BOI Registration 7

• Application for Availing of BOI Incentives 8

• Application for Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV) 23

• Motor Vehicle Development Program

• Application for Pre-qualification under Retail Trade Act 39-40

• Application for Certificate of Local Non-Availability 46

• Request for Cancellation of BOI Registration 58-59

The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI), an attached agency of Department of Trade

BOI Operating Groups

INVESTMENT PROMOTIONS GROUP (IPG)

TECHNICAL SERVICES GROUP (TSG)

INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT GROUP (IDG)

PROJECT ASSESSMENT GROUP (PAG)

Client inquiries from

Client receives information/

Client decides to pursue

Client presents documents

Client receives Order

Client receives Official

Client waits for the release

Client Receives Certification

Documentary Requirements (2 sets):

Project Cost Fee (Php)

Client presents documents Required document:

NO Client waits if the

Client receives Order of

Client waits for the

* Subject to change Contact Person:

NO Client waits if the

Client receives Order of

* Subject to change Contact Person:

NO Client waits if the

Client receives Order of

* Subject to change Contact Person:

Client presents documents

NO Client waits if the

Client receives Order of Payment.

Client receives board

Documentary Requirements (2 sets):

1. Duly accomplished and notarized application form

Processing Department Incentives Department

Contact Person/s: Lolita S. Muhi

Processing Period 15 working days Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00

Documentary Requirements (1 set):

Processing Department Incentives Department

Contact Person/s: Lolita S. Muhi

Processing Period 15 working days Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00

Documentary Requirements (1 set):

1. Accomplished and notarized application form

Processing Department Incentives Department

Contact Person/s: Ma. Prima G.Del Mundo

Processing 1-10 entries - 5 working days Filing Fee PhP 1,500.00

Documentary Requirements (1 set):

1. 4 sets of the following:

2. 1 set of the following:

Processing Department Incentives Department

Contact Person/s: Violeta A. Bernardo