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PEZA Labor Relations Rules: How Employment Works Inside an Economic Zone
PEZA labor relations rules explained: the Labor Code still governs ecozone employers, and the law requires labor representation in zone governance.
Industrial Estate or Economic Zone in the Philippines: How to Choose
Choosing an industrial estate or economic zone in the Philippines? Learn how PEZA-registered ECOZONES differ, the incentives, and the site criteria.
Relocating a Production Line to the Philippines: Legal Workstreams Explained
Relocating a production line to the Philippines involves corporate registration, PEZA ecozone incentives, and tax rules. Here are the legal workstreams to prepare.
Special Economic Zone Registration in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how special economic zone registration in the Philippines works, from choosing an ecozone to securing PEZA incentives and tax benefits.
Bases Conversion and Development in the Philippines: How the BCDA Works
Learn how bases conversion and development in the Philippines works under the BCDA, from Republic Act No. 7227's rules to ecozone incentives.
Industrial Land Acquisition in the Philippines for Foreign Companies: Rules and Structures
How foreign companies can acquire industrial land in the Philippines through PEZA ecozones, plus the ownership rules and structures that apply under Philippine law.
VAT Refunds for Ecozone Enterprises: The Cross Border Doctrine Explained
Supreme Court clarifies when ecozone enterprises can claim VAT refunds and how the Cross Border Doctrine affects input tax claims.
Tax Amnesty and Economic Zones: Puregold Case on VAT and Excise Tax Liabilities
Supreme Court ruling on RA 9399 tax amnesty covering VAT and excise tax liabilities of Clark ecozone enterprises.
PEZA Authority Over Building Permits Prevails Over Ancestral Land Claims in Economic Zones
Supreme Court clarifies that PEZA, not local building officials, issues building permits within ecozones; CALC holders cannot build without PEZA permits.
Due Process in PEZA Registration Cancellation: What Fair Administrative Action Requires
The Supreme Court clarifies what due process means in PEZA registration cancellation cases, explaining the notice-and-hearing requirement for ecozone enterprises.
Due Process in Administrative Cases: PEZA Cancellation of Ecozone Registration Upheld
Supreme Court rules on due process and substantial evidence in administrative proceedings involving PEZA cancellation of ecozone enterprise registration.
VAT Refund Eligibility for Ecozone Enterprises: The Cross Border Doctrine Explained
Learn how the Supreme Court ruled on VAT refund eligibility for PEZA-registered enterprises under the Cross Border Doctrine in the Toshiba case.