Philippines

A young, English-speaking nation of 117 million people with a thriving BPO sector and one of ASEAN's fastest-growing consumer markets.

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Ease of Doing Business

$0

Per Capita Income

$0B

FDI Inflow (USD)

0.0%

Export Growth

0

FTAs Signed

Economic Overview

$437B

GDP

117M

Population

5.8%

GDP Growth

BPO & IT ServicesElectronics AssemblyRemittances & Financial ServicesAgriculture

The Philippines has one of the youngest populations in Asia with a median age of 25. Its English-speaking, service-oriented workforce has made it the world's second-largest BPO destination. Strong domestic consumption and remittance inflows drive consistent GDP growth above 5%.

Business Environment

25%

Corporate Tax

Philippine

Currency

UTC+8

Time Zone

Capital

Manila

Business Hubs

MakatiBonifacio Global CityCebuClark

Regulatory Highlights

CREATE Act reduced corporate tax from 30% to 25%
Special economic zones with fiscal incentives
Amended Public Service Act allowing full foreign ownership in telecoms
Retail Trade Liberalization Act lowering investment thresholds

Why Businesses Choose Philippines

Large English-speaking talent pool
World's #2 BPO destination after India
Young, growing consumer market
Cultural affinity with Western business practices

Digital & Market Access

Internet Penetration73%
Smartphone Adoption67%

Major E-Commerce Platforms

ShopeeLazadaTikTok ShopZalora

Digital Payment Landscape

GCash and Maya (formerly PayMaya) dominate mobile payments. BSP targeting 50% digital payment transactions. Rapid fintech adoption among the young population.

How GAP Helps in Philippines

Our on-ground expertise and local partnerships help you navigate every aspect of doing business in Philippines.

Company Formation

SEC registration, PEZA setup, and business permits.

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HR & Workforce

BPO staffing, payroll, and statutory compliance.

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Commercial Growth

Sales team deployment and channel development.

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Operational Support

Back-office operations and vendor management.

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