Doing Business in the Philippines

The purpose of this Doing Business Guide is to give a brief introduction of the Philippines and to offer insight into the business conditions, opportunities and challenges. This section contains a video introduction by the Ambassador, a video summary, and a disclaimer. Les mer

As an emerging market in the rapidly developing South East Asia, the Philippines has a lot to offer in terms of business opportunities for Norwegian companies. This section contains a Philippine factsheet, an economic review, and a brief summary of the country’s political and economic history. Les mer

Significant opportunities, advantages and subsidies make the Philippines an interesting country for investments. This section outlines comparative advantages, special economic zones, and key industries. Les mer

A few of the many options, steps and aspects to keep in mind for those who wish to set up a business in the Philippines. This section contains information about foreign investments and ownership of property, types of companies, and a guide to incorporation. Les mer

Understanding the regulatory framework is essential to any potential investor. This section contains a list of some relevant government bodies, and an outline of taxation, labour requirements and the social security system. Les mer

Investing in an emerging market like the Philippines presents a number of challenges. This section contains a review of the business culture, corruption and corporate social responsibility (CSR). Les mer

Established in 2010, the council acts as a forum and meeting point for issues affecting the Philippine and Norwegian business community. The council is managed by representatives from the private sector. Les mer

Why not look to Norway? As a small, but highly developed nation, Norway is among the biggest in the world in several economic sectors. A wide range of opportunities, combined with a good economic framework and a stable political environment should make Norway an interesting long term investment case. This section contains a Norwegian factsheet, a short summary of Norway’s position globally, an... Les mer

See the range of Norwegian companies that are already involved in many different industries in the Philippines. Section includes a company listing, links to trade associations and an index of useful links. Les mer

Nordtrade gives you a complete overview of Norwegian suppliers. In addition to this we also provide you with a comprehensive overview of news, articles and links to make your information search easier when looking to do business with Norway. In short terms – your gateway to the Norwegian export market. Les mer