The Philippines is a strategic trade hub in Southeast Asia. However, strict customs regulations by the Bureau of Customs (BOC), NTC licensing, and VAT requirements can create significant barriers. We act as your legal IOR, managing customs filings, 12% VAT settlement, and regulatory compliance so you don't need to establish a local presence.
Strict trade regulations require a local legal entity to handle licensing, taxes, and bureau approvals.
Importing into the Philippines involves navigating regulations enforced by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) and various agencies. Customs authorities require a locally registered entity to secure import licenses from bodies like the NTC (telecom), FDA (medical), or DTI (trade).
Without a local IOR, foreign companies face shipment holds, fines, and an inability to pay the 12% VAT locally. We eliminate these risks by handling every aspect of the import process, ensuring smooth clearance through major ports like Manila and Cebu.
We secure necessary licenses from NTC, FDA, and DTI for restricted categories before arrival.
We manage the calculation and payment of import duties and the standard 12% VAT directly to the BOC.
IT and telecom equipment requires permits from the National Telecommunications Commission to ensure network compatibility.
Medical imports must comply with strict regulations from the Food and Drug Administration Philippines.
We handle scrutiny for high-tech and dual-use items, ensuring compliance with strategic trade management laws.
We are fully licensed to import refurbished IT equipment, navigating restrictions on second-hand goods.
We provide end-to-end management of the Philippine customs process, ensuring fast-track clearance and full compliance.
Our Philippines-IOR service enables international companies to import equipment legally without opening a local business presence. We act as the responsible party throughout the import process so your project can proceed without delays or administrative complications.
We identify specific import licenses required by Philippine agencies before goods leave the origin country.
We interact with the Bureau of Customs to resolve any physical inspections or valuation checks quickly.
We provide official customs entry records and proof of tax payments for your internal audits.
We support the compliant importation of high-value technology, medical devices, and industrial machinery.
Data center servers, networking hardware, encryption-enabled devices, and cloud computing solutions. We ensure NTC compliance for IT imports.
MRI/CT scanners, diagnostic devices, and lab testing kits. We ensure strict adherence to FDA/DOH regulations for sensitive medical shipments.
Robotics, automation tools, renewable energy solutions (solar/wind), and production line machinery.
Aerospace components, defense-related semiconductors, and restricted electronics requiring DTI approval. Check our dual-use compliance page.
We are fully licensed to import used and refurbished IT equipment, ensuring compliance with restrictions on second-hand goods.
Accurate preparation and regulatory checks are key to navigating Philippine customs successfully.
Global IT providers, medical manufacturers, and industrial companies expanding into the Philippines without a local entity.
Post-clearance, you receive the customs entry copy, proof of duties/VAT paid, and Proof of Delivery.
Clarifications on licensing, VAT, and restricted goods.
TFTIOR provides Importer of Record services in multiple countries. Explore active coverage below or view the full overview page.
