SBMA Services
SBMA Services
Strategic. Compliant. Results-Driven.
We deliver end-to-end regulatory and incentive management solutions for businesses operating in — or planning to enter — the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and other Philippine investment jurisdictions.
Our expertise ensures your organization secures approvals efficiently, maximizes tax advantages, and remains fully compliant with evolving government regulations.
We don’t just process documents — we protect your incentives and strengthen your competitive position.
• REGISTRATION AND ACCREDITATION
SBMA Registration and Accreditation services refer to the official processes managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) to authorize businesses to operate within the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ) and to formally recognize external suppliers and service contractors to conduct business with SBFZ locators.
• CERTIFICATE OF ENTITLEMENT TO TAX INCENTIVE
The Certificate of Entitlement to Tax Incentive (CETI) is a formal document issued by a government’s Investment Promotion Agency (IPA), such as the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) or the Board of Investments (BOI), to a registered business enterprise (RBE) as proof that it is eligible for specific fiscal incentives granted under the law.
• VAT ZERO RATING CERTIFICATE
A VAT zero-rating certificate is an official document, typically issued by a country’s tax authority (like the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines) or an Investment Promotion Agency (IPA), that formally certifies specific services provided by a registered business are subject to a Value Added Tax (VAT) rate of 0%.
• TAX INCENTIVES MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPARENCY ACT REPORT
“TAX INCENTIVES MANAGEMENT AND TRANSPARENCY ACT (TIMTA) REPORT services” refer to the professional assistance and consulting provided to registered business entities (RBEs) in the Philippines to help them comply with the reportorial requirements mandated by Republic Act No. 10708, or the TIMTA.
• CREATE INCENTIVE
“REPUBLIC ACT CREATE INCENTIVE services” refers to the application of incentives provided to registered business enterprises (RBEs) in the Philippines for their services under the CREATE Act, or the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises Act (Republic Act No. 11534). The CREATE Act is a landmark legislation that rationalizes the country’s tax incentive system and reduces the corporate income tax rate.