SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN ANGELES CITY
SO YOU WANT TO BECOME A BUSINESSMAN IN THE PHILIPPINES…
A background in business management is a critical advantage if you want to do business anywhere. Just because the Philippines presents a totally different economic landscape doesn’t mean that you can just dive into an enterprising project and expect to get a fortune in pesos.

Although this guide does not include a Business Management primer, there are thousands of print and online materials that give potential entrepreneurs a great start on entering the business world. Be sure though to check the last section of this article, “Doing Business—AC Style” for some targeted advice for eager foreign entrepreneurs.
Business Advantages
 
Highest ENGLISH literacy and fluency rate of all Asian and ESL (English as Second Language) countries.
 
Highly EDUCATED workforce produced by the numerous accredited universities in the city.
 
Thoroughly WESTERNIZED culture reflected in education, media, government, fashion, sports, etc.
 
Numerous ESTABLISHED large and small-scale foreign-owned businesses that have already been in the city for years.
 
Largely STABLE political environment, especially at the local and provincial level.
 
Absolutely great QUALITY OF LIFE with local hospitality, booming nightlife district, and elite urban culture brought about by the city’s close proximity to Manila.
 
Highly FAVORABLE tax climate rife with tax holidays, incentives and other enticing perks for investors in priority industries
 
Extremely COMPETITIVE LABOR rates (with minimum salary at Php305 per day).
12 Steps for Business Beginners
   
1.    Acquire a VISA
8.    Secure a CTC
DOING BUSINESS
AC STYLE
Staff
Your
Business
Maintaining
a Healthy
Business
Important
Business
Taxes
Tax Incentives
& Investor Perks
Real Estate
& Investment
Laws
Pointers on
Filipino
Culture
   
   
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