Virtual Offices in the Philippines' leading Digital Freeport Zone
Operate in the Philippines seamlessly from anywhere in the world, while unlocking a host of benefits including tax incentives, simplified regulatory processes, and a conducive environment for innovation and growth.
AN INNOVATION IN DIGITAL FREEPORTS
Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) establishes a unique opportunity for international and Philippine knowledge-based service export companies to thrive in the global digital economy.
In response to the evolving needs of the business world, Freeport Central’s Virtual Offices offer a unique opportunity for creative or knowledge-based service export companies and individuals in the Philippines and abroad — such as those engaged in Creative Services, Content Creation, Online Learning, Software Development, Virtual Assistance, and Graphic Design — to establish a presence within CEZA’s jurisdiction through Freeport Central’s virtual office, enabling them to operate seamlessly from anywhere in the world, while unlocking a host of benefits including tax incentives, simplified regulatory processes, and a conducive environment for innovation and growth.
- Lower Cost of Operations Leading to Greater Profitability
- Established Reputation and Credibility in the Global Market
- Unmatched Ease of Doing Business and Government Support
THE BEST OPTION for YOUTUBERS, CONTENT CREATORS, INFLUENCERS, FREELANCERS, VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS, REMOTE SERVICE PROVIDERS, and OTHERS
Filipinos and Philippine companies who provide online services to customers abroad can now enjoy the perks of being a legitimate Philippine services exporter.
Thousands of successful Content Creators, Influencers, Virtual Assistants, Graphic Designers. Online Tutors, Software Developers, and Technical Consultants stand to gain by registering their Sole Proprietorship or Corporation in CEZA.
- Register your sole proprietorship or corporation in CEZA to achieve government legitimacy and compliance while gaining credibility and prestige
- Pay low monthly fees to maintain your business
- Apply for Tax Incentives and other benefits
THE BEST LOCATION FOR FOREIGN OFFSHORE OFFICES
Foreign Entities operating in the Philippines can setup 100% foreign owned subsidiaries without the very high capital requirement.
- Establish your offshore offices in the Philippines with 100% Foreign Ownership of the Corporation
- Sell to all other countries from the Philippines
- Enjoy tax benefits for all revenues gained from outside the Philippines
- Capitalize on the skilled workforce and talent pool of the Philippines
- Continue to operate remotely from all over the world.
Key Features and Benefits of Freeport Central Virtual Offices:
Tax Perks and Incentives
Qualified CEZA locators gain access to a range of tax incentives (like tax holidays and lower tax rates), providing a strategic advantage in optimizing operational costs and boosting profitability.
Very Affordable Socialized Pricing
Even micro businesses, individuals, and startups can now afford to set up in CEZA. With a Freeport Central Virtual Office, you would spend much less than the normal monthly rental rates.
Flexibility with Remote Workforce
With Freeport Central, CEZA introduces a new dimension to remote work, granting businesses unrestricted access to a diverse and skilled global workforce.
Robust Infrastructure and Facilities
CEZA offers not just virtual infrastructure but also boasts robust telecommunications networks and established banking facilities to seamlessly support businesses.
Prestigious Image and Global Visibility
CEZA's strategic advantages and international reputation as a Digital Freeport lends businesses a prestigious image and global visibility that can be hard to replicate elsewhere. This enhanced perception fosters trust among clients, partners, and investors worldwide.
Business-Friendly Policies and Regulations
CEZA stands apart with its business-friendly policies and regulations. The streamlined processes and transparent policies simplify operations and facilitate growth.
Government Commitment and Stability
"Freeport Central's Virtual Offices mark a turning point in the way creative and knowledge-based service export companies in the Philippines engage with the global market. Not only do we foster inclusion for Filipino freelancers, startups, and small businesses in the international business ecosystem, but we are also providing a strategic platform for local companies to tap into the thriving global digital economy."
Secretary Katrina Ponce Enrile, Administrator and CEO of CEZA
Frequently Asked Questions
Freeport Central is Cagayan Economic Zone Authority’s authorized provider of Virtual Office services in CEZA. Operated by IDEA LAB Digital Solutions Inc., Freeport Central aims to provide knowledge-based export companies and professionals — including: Content Creators (Youtubers, Influencers, Vloggers, Musicians); Virtual Assistants; Software Developers; Technical Consultants; Graphic Designers; and other technology companies — access to the services, benefits, and perks derived from being a locator in a Philippine export zone.
The Cagayan Economic Zone Authority (CEZA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation tasked with managing and supervising the development of the Cagayan Special Economic Zone and Freeport (CSEZFP). Established in 1995, CEZA has played a pivotal role in transforming the region into a strategic economic hub, attracting foreign investments and promoting sustainable economic development. Guided by a vision of becoming a global center for innovation, technology, and sustainable development, CEZA fosters an environment conducive to businesses across various sectors, particularly in the digital economy.
Freeport Central can help you establish a legitimate and government-recognized business presence in the Philippines at an affordable price. By signing up for a Virtual Office with Freeport Central, you can register your business in a physical address in CEZA. Also, Freeport Central can help you avail of the tax incentives afforded to export companies in the Philippines since you will be located in an Export Zone.
A Virtual Office is a service that provides businesses with a physical mailing address without requiring them to have a physical office space in that location. Freeport Central’s Virtual Offices are particularly useful for remote or online businesses, freelancers, entrepreneurs, or even foreign companies who want:
- a professional address for receiving mail and packages;
- to establish a legitimate business presence in CEZA, Philippines;
- to apply for and avail of Tax Perks given to qualified locators in Philippine Export Zones
Here’s how Freeport Central’s Virtual Office typically works:
Physical Address: Freeport Central offers you a real office address in CEZA, Santa Ana, Cagayan Province, Philippines.
Mail Handling: Any official or government mail sent to you in your CEZA address are received by Freeport Central on your behalf.
Notification: Freeport Central notifies you when you receive mail or packages. This can be done through email or SMS
Mail Forwarding: Depending on the service level you choose, Freeport Central can forward your mail and packages to your actual location via local couriers like LBC.
Mail Scanning and Forwarding: Optionally, also depending on the service level you choose, Freeport Central can scan your mail and forward to you via email a soft copy of your mail.
Virtual Presence: With a CEZA Virtual Business Address, you can use the physical address on your business cards, website, Official Receipt, legitimate business contracts, and other marketing materials, giving your business a more professional image and a physical presence in CEZA.
Government Registration: You can use the physical address in CEZA when registering with SEC, DTI, BIR, SSS, HDMF, and PHILHEALTH.
Tax Incentives: Being a recognized locator in CEZA, you can apply for tax incentives offered to exporters located in the export zone. If you qualify, you can enjoy as much as 6 years tax holiday and/or reduced tax rate of only 5% for your export-related revenue.
Privacy: It can also help protect your privacy, as you’re not using your personal home address for business purposes.
Freeport Central offers benefits which are not available in other Virtual Office providers:
- Legitimate business presence in CEZA, Philippines – a leading digital freeport known worldwide
- Opportunity to apply for and avail of Tax Perks given to qualified locators in Philippine Export Zones
- as much as 6 years tax holiday and/or
- reduced tax rate of only 5% for your export-related revenue.
- Lower cost of operations
- No annual Mayor’s Permit fees
- Simpler filing and reporting
- For foreign entities, ability to establish a 100% foreign owned company in the Philippines with no high capitalization requirements or other restrictions
Yes. It is recognized by the Philippine government and is under BIR RDO 013. Freeport Central co-locators are also required to register with either the SEC (if corporate) or DTI (if Sole Prop or Partnership).
Yes. CEZA Registered companies are required to register with the BIR. CEZA Registered companies are NON-VAT companies.
Yes. CEZA Registered companies are required to register with the BIR. CEZA Registered companies are NON-VAT companies.
Yes. CEZA Registered companies are also registered with the BIR and are required to issue BIR-registered Official Receipts. These Official Receipts are NON-VAT.
No. CEZA Registered companies are required to register with the BIR and will have BIR COR; but CEZA Registered companies are NON-VAT companies and your Official Receipts will be NON-VAT.
Yes. CEZA Registered companies pay taxes to BIR RDO 013. However, if the company qualifies for tax benefits, then certain taxes to be paid are significantly reduced or waived.
Yes. CEZA welcomes startups. CEZA is particularly interested in helping the startups ecosystem to grow in the Philippines.
Yes. CEZA welcomes small business. CEZA is particularly interested in promoting business and financial inclusion and growth in the Philippines.
Yes. CEZA welcomes freelancers and sole proprietors. CEZA is particularly interested in promoting business and financial inclusion and growth in the Philippines.
Yes. CEZA welcomes large enterprises. These entities have a lot to gain from CEZA’s features and benefits as the premier business hub for the digital economy.
Yes. CEZA welcomes multinationals. These entities have a lot to gain from CEZA’s features and benefits as the premier business hub for the digital economy.
Yes. CEZA welcomes foreign owned corporations. Foreign entities are invited to setup their offshore office in CEZA and be able to maintain operations (including hiring employees, etc.) in the Philippines. These entities have a lot to gain from CEZA’s features and benefits as the premier business hub for the digital economy. Also, CEZA offers the unique opportunity for foreign entities to set up a 100% foreign owned corporation in the Philippines without the very high capitalization requirements or other restrictions.
Yes. Foreign entities are invited to setup their 100% foreign owned offshore office in CEZA and be able to maintain operations (including hiring employees, etc.) in the Philippines without the very high capitalization requirements or other restrictions.
Yes. Foreign entities are invited to setup their 100% foreign owned offshore office in CEZA and be able to maintain operations (including hiring employees, etc.) in the Philippines without the very high capitalization requirements or other restrictions.
Foreign entities that setup their offshore office in CEZA enjoy the following benefits:
- CEZA offers the unique opportunity for foreign entities to set up a 100% foreign owned corporation in the Philippines without the very high capitalization requirements or other restrictions;
- Foreign Offshore companies can then maintain operations (including hiring employees in the Philippines, provide government required benefits, issue Philippine Official Receipts, etc.) and legitimately do business in the Philippines.
- Foreign Offshore companies can avail of tax incentives afforded to exporters located in CEZA.
- Foreign Offshore companies can still operate their CEZA office using remote workers based anywhere in the world.
- Foreign Offshore companies can gain from CEZA’s features and benefits as the premier business hub for the digital economy.
Yes, Youtubers, Virtual Assistants, Online Professionals, and other freelancers are very welcome in CEZA. Being export oriented, these Youtubers, Virtual Assistants, Online Professionals, and other freelancers stand to gain from the benefits of being in CEZA like:
- Legitimacy and government recognition in the Philippines
- Trust and credibility lent by CEZA as a globally known Digital Freeport
- Apply for Tax incentives as knowledge-based exporters
- Legitimate paperwork like BIR COR, BIR-registered Official Receipts, etc.
- No Annual Mayor’s Permit fees
Yes, Freeport Central is located right beside a Landbank branch in CEZA. Freeport Central co-locators may open a bank account in Landbank CEZA branch and accept payments and remittances direct to that account. From there, you can already move funds to your other Landbank accounts (i.e. in a branch near your residence), to your other bank accounts, or to your GCASH and eWallets.
No, you still need to apply and qualify for the Tax incentives with the Philippine government. The application process is online and we can guide you on the process. Depending on your business, CEZA will assess if you qualify for the said incentives.
Yes, if you qualify for the tax incentives, you can get a tax holiday (i.e. zero tax) for as much as 6 years; after which, you start paying taxes at a reduced rate of only 5% of Revenue.
No, companies serving Philippine clients can still be registered in CEZA, but you may not qualify for the tax incentives since it is intended for export revenue only.
If you are a CEZA registered corporation, then yes, you will have an SEC Certificate after you register with the SEC
If you are a CEZA registered Sole Proprietorship or Partnership, then no, you do not have an SEC Certificate since you will not register with the SEC.
If you are a CEZA registered Sole Proprietorship or Partnership, then yes, you will have a DTI Certificate after you register with the DTI
If you are a CEZA registered corporation, then no, you do not have a DTI Certificate since you will not register with the DTI.
No. You don’t need an annual mayor’s permit for your CEZA registered company.
Upon registration with CEZA, you will pay CEZA a one-time registration fee of US$300 for your company.
After which, CEZA registered companies pay an annual renewal fee of US$200 per year.
If you are a CEZA registered corporation, then yes, you are required to follow all SEC requirements including annual GIS and AFS as well as file with the BIR.
If you are a CEZA registered Sole Proprietorship or Partnership, then no, you do not need to file annual GIS and AFS with the SEC but you still need to file your annual ITR with the BIR.
Yes, CEZA registered companies are legitimate Philippine companies and they can be registered with SSS, Pagibig, and Philhealth.
Yes, CEZA registered companies are legitimate Philippine companies and their employees can be registered with SSS, Pagibig, and Philhealth.
Yes, CEZA registered companies are legitimate Philippine companies and their Philippine-based employees can be registered with SSS, Pagibig, and Philhealth.
- Email us at [email protected]. We will contact you to discuss arrangements and answer any questions you may have.
- Register with SEC (if you are a Corporation) or with DTI (for Sole Prop). We will provide you with the CEZA Endorsement which you will submit to SEC or DTI.
- Register with BIR RDO 013 (the RDO handling CEZA). Freeport Central can do this for you.
- Have your BIR-registered Official Receipts printed. After this, you may already register with SSS, HDMF, and PhilHealth for your company and/or employees.
- Apply for Tax Perks online. The government will assess your papers and determine if you will qualify for any/all tax benefits.
- Start doing business as a locator of CEZA, the pioneering and globally respected Digital Freeport.