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RUTH P.BRIONES
Chairman/Chief Executive OfficerGreenergy Solutions Inc.
Regulatory Supports For Renewable Energy Investments In ThePhilippines
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The legal basis …
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BASIC LEGAL FRAMEWORK: Foreign investments in the Philippines are basically governed by the following laws, rules, regulations and other government issuances
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BASIC LEGAL FRAMEWORK: Foreign investments in the Philippines are basically governed by the following laws, rules, regulations and other government issuances:
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POLICY ON COMPETITION AND ON EXPROPRIATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY
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Foreign Borrowings
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Foreign Borrowings
[2] Private Sector Loans - The approval of and registration with BSP of the private sector loans are required under the following circumstances:
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Except for the foregoing types of loans, other categories of private sector loans are not subject to prior approval by the BSP. Registration with BSP, however, is still required in order to purchase foreign exchange from the banking system to service the loan. The following may be cited:
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Short-term loans of private sector borrowers from FCDUs such as those incurred, as…
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Any investment proposal shall comply with certain requirements of the law. More specifically, the following conditions apply:
[1] Merger - must comply with the legal requirements under the Corporation Code of the Philippines;
[2] Acquisition - must comply with Section 40 of the Corporation Code and subject to the restrictions regarding foreign equity ownership under the 1987 Constitution.
[3] Real Estate/Land - the foreign equity is up to forty percent [40%] only.
4] Management Contract - must comply with Section 44 of the Corporation Code.
[5] Joint Venture - may be entered into without legal restriction on registration unless the parties thereto form another business organization requiring registration such as a corporation or partnership.
[6] Greenfield Investments - must comply with the requirements under the Corporation Code.
[7] Agriculture - there is no limitation if private land is used for this purpose. However, foreign equity is required up to forty percent [40%] in case of public land.
[8] Infrastructure - allowed but subject to the provisions of the Build-Operate-Transfer [BOT] Law and Presidential Decree No. 1594.
Investments
And Approval
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ENTRY OF NON-RESIDENT PERSONNEL
For non-resident personnel of foreign firms, the entry visa requirements and description of the nature of the entry restriction are as follows:
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ENTRY OF NON-RESIDENT PERSONNEL
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Entry of Non-Resident Personnel
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Entry of Non-Resident Personnel
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RESTRICTIONS ON EMPLOYMENT OF
FOREIGN TECHNICAL OR MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL AND ACCOMPANYING
FAMILY MEMBERS
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Restrictions on skills requirement:
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Restrictions on skills requirement for the foreign workers
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TAXATION LAWON FOREIGN INVESTMENTS:
Corporate and similar entities.
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TAXATION LAWON FOREIGN INVESTMENTS:
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TAXATION LAWON FOREIGN INVESTMENTS:
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Income Tax Holiday
FISCAL INCENTIVES Omnibus Investments Code of 1987
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FISCAL INCENTIVES – Omnibus Code of 1987
Income Tax Holiday
These exemptions periods may be extended for another year under the following conditions
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FISCAL INCENTIVES TO FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Tax credits on domestic capital equipment.
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Tax and duty-free importation of capital equipment.
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FISCAL INCENTIVES TO FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Additional deduction for labor expense.
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FISCAL INCENTIVES TO FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
Employm
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTSPROTECTION
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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS[PHILIPPINES, A PARTY-SIGNATORY]
The following is a rundown of international agreements [in force and in effect] to which the Philippines is a party-signatory, which are of commercial or economic nature and significance: Friendship Commerce and Navigation Treaty
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Bilateral Investment Treaties
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INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT AGREEMENTS[PHILIPPINES, A PARTY-SIGNATORY]
All these mentioned treaties commonly embody the following basic tenets:
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Advantages of Foreign Investments in theRenewable Energy Law
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Advantages of Foreign Investments in theRenewable Energy Law
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Openness to Foreign Investments
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PHILIPPINE ENERGY SECTOR GOALS FOR 2010, under the Philippine Energy Plan (PEP) and The Energy Sector Agenda for 2005-2013
Energy Sector Goals for 2010
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The Energy Sector Agenda for 2005-2013
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What is the potential for renewable energy in the Philippines?
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The Renewable Energy law , Republic Act No.9513
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The Pertinent Provisions of the Renewable Energy Law…
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The Green Energy Market
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The Green Energy Option
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Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects
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Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects
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Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects
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Zero Percent Value-Added Tax Rate
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Zero Percent Value-Added Tax Rate
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Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects
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Incentives for Renewable Energy Projects
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Hybrid and Cogeneration Systems
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Incentives for RE Commercialization -
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Tax and Duty-free Importation of Components, Parts and Materials
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Incentives for RE Commercialization
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Tax Rebate for Purchase of RE Components
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The Biofuel Act. SEC. 5. Mandatory Use of Biofuel. - Pursuant to the above policy, it is hereby mandated that all liquid fuels for motors and engine sold in the Philippines shall contain locally-sourced biofuels components as follows:
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The Biofuel Act. SEC. 5. Mandatory Use of Biofuel. - Pursuant to the above policy, it is hereby mandated that all liquid fuels for motors and engine sold in the Philippines shall contain locally-sourced biofuels components as follows:
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Incentive Scheme- Biofuel Act
Incentive Scheme. - To encourage investments in the production, distribution and use of locally-produced biofuel at and above the minimum mandated blends, and without prejudice to enjoying applicable incentives and benefits under existing laws, rules and regulations, the following additional incentives are hereby provided under this Act.
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Incentive Scheme- Biofuel Act
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The Feed –In-Tariff Rules(Section 7, Republic Act No. 9513) ERC Res.No.16,Series of 2010.
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