IPP
IPP
IPP
BOARD OF INVESTMENTS
SUBJECT : GENERAL POLICIES AND SPECIFIC GUIDELINES TO IMPLEMENT THE INVESTMENT PRIORITIES PLAN (IPP) 2014 - 2016
PREFATORY STATEMENT
In line with the Administrations thrust of creating a more dynamic and progressive
Philippines, the President issued Memorandum Order No. 74 dated 28 October
2014 approving the 2014 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP), which is centred on the
theme Industry Development for Inclusive Growth. A fundamental investment
policy tool of the DTI-BOIs industry development strategy, the 2014 IPP is a
strategic plan to grow industries, not just or necessarily through incentives, but
through other policy interventions and initiatives. The IPP undertakes to address
the most binding constraints to the entry of new investments and moving up the
value chain to enhance the local industries competitiveness while creating a
competitive market.
Therefore, notice is hereby given that the Board approved the following General
Policies and Specific Guidelines to implement the 2014 IPP.
B.
GENERAL POLICIES
I.
II.
EQUITY OWNERSHIP
Except as provided for under the Constitution and the Foreign Investments
Act of 1991 (Republic Act No. 7042, as amended), there are no restrictions
on foreign ownership of export-oriented and/or pioneer enterprise that will
engage in the activities listed in the IPP.
III.
EQUITY REQUIREMENT
The minimum equity of the project applied for registration is 25% of the
project cost unless exempted under any of the following:
New Investment (in US$)
ROE = ------------------------------------------------------------ x 100
Total Investments (replacement cost + new)
b)
c)
B.
The BOI shall limit incentives to firms that locate in congested urban
centers. The locational restriction applies to the National Capital
Region (NCR) wherein projects are not entitled to ITH. Exemption
from the above locational restriction, however, may be given to the
following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
f)
g)
Energy crops - refer to plants that may be used as feedstock for biofuels
and/or power generation. These include grass, bamboo, leguminous tree
species, sugarcane, sweet sorghum, cassava, algae, coconut, and oil palm
and other crops as may be identified by the DOE.
h)
i)
j)
k)
l)
m)
n)
2.
3.
4.
5.
B.
o)
p)
q)
r)
s)
b)
2.
Formula:
c)
d)
b)
Formula:
Cost of Indigenous Raw Materials x 100% 50%
Total Cost of Raw Materials
b)
c)
d)
D.
The ITH is deemed to have been imputed in the grant of the government
guarantee/subsidy if the ITH was incorporated in the bid documents
of the project proponent/contract with government on the project, or
the ITH was included in the financial model by the regulatory agency
in approving the projects tariffs/rates. The latter case is particularly
applicable to power projects and thus, subject to a certification by the
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
IX.
INCLUSIVE BUSINESS
X.
BOI registered entities, recognizing the benefits derived from the fiscal
incentives granted by the government, should endeavour to undertake
meaningful and sustainable CSR projects in the locality where the projects are
implemented.
XI.
Applicants for BOI registration must submit proof of application for ECC/CNC
filed with DENR.
Registered enterprises are encouraged to participate in the Philippines Ecolabeling Program (ELP), when applicable.
u)
Registered enterprises shall use brand new equipment except for projects
utilizing consigned equipment, projects involving transfer of facilities, and
when specified in the Specific Guidelines, and apply production processes that
meet environmental standards. Application for availment of capital equipment
incentive shall be filed prior to the ordering of equipment.
v)
w)
x)
XIV. EQUIPMENT
General Rules
1.
(2)
e)
a)
d)
1.
VI.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Alternative Fuel Vehicles refer to vehicles that run on electric batteries,
flexible fuels, hybrid systems.
C.
The BOI may deny applications for registration and/or grant of incentives for
reasons of public health or morals or for environmental considerations.
a)
Where:
ROE shall be fixed for the ITH entitlement period.
Exchange rate shall be the existing rate at the time of actual
investment or time of availment of ITH whichever will result in
lower rate of ITH.
Replacement cost shall refer to the appraised value of its
Fixed Assets relative to the concerned plant in the first year of
ITH availment duly assessed and certified by an Independent
Appraiser accredited by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. This
shall thereon be used as a basis in succeeding ITH availments
until the end of the ITH entitlement period of the project.
% Sales Entitled to ITH shall be based on actual sales values for
the year of availment.
C.
For projects with a gestation period of more than three (3) years, the 25%
equity requirement shall be based on the annual capital requirement of the
project; Provided that the total equity requirement of 25% is complied with on
the first year of ITH availment. Non-compliance with this policy shall result in
forfeiture of ITH incentives for the taxable year.
IV.
The 2014 IPP is a rolling three-year plan to ensure continuity, consistency and
predictability factors seriously considered by domestic and foreign investors.
This new IPP will, however, be reviewed annually over the three-year period.
The ARMM List covers priority activities that have been identified by the
Regional Board of Investments of the ARMM (RBOI-ARMM) in accordance
with E.O. No. 458. The RBOI-ARMM may also register and administer
incentives to activities in this IPP for projects locating in the ARMM.
A.
y)
(1)
(2)
z)
(1)
(2)
cc) New Project - refers to a project/activity listed in the IPP that has not
started commercial operation undertaken by:
A newly organized/formed enterprise that:
i.
has no common stockholders in any existing enterprise, or
ii.
has common stockholders in the existing enterprise but own not
more than fifty percent (50%) of equity in the new enterprise, or
iii. has common stockholders but will engage in an entirely distinct
and separate activity, or
iv. has common stockholders (regardless of percentage of
common ownership) and will engage in the same activity
as that of the existing enterprise but will locate in a different
municipality, province, or region.
c.
(2)
e.
f.
g.
h.
Copper Wires
Basic iron and steel products, steel grinding balls, long steel
products (billets and reinforcing steel bars), and flat hot/coldrolled products.
2.
(2)
(3)
Commercial processing3
(1)
(2)
1. Manufacturing
Motor vehicle (excluding motorcycles, e-bikes and golfcarts)
and motor vehicle parts and components
This covers the assembly of motor vehicles, manufacture of
parts and components, research & development, research/
testing laboratories, and technical vocational education and
training institutions.
Motor Vehicle (excluding motorcycles, e-bikes and golf
carts)
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
b.
b.
5. Hospitals7
This covers the establishment and operation of general and specialty
hospitals and other health facilities.
Any of the following may qualify for registration:
General Hospitals (Level 1, 2 and 3) in any of the locations
listed in Annex C-1,
General Hospital Level 3 in any of the locations listed in Annex
C-2,
Specialty Hospitals and Other Health Facilities outside Metro
Manila. Other Health Facilities include:
a) Custodial Care Facilities (excluding those for rehabilitation
owing to substance abuse),
b) Diagnostic/Therapeutic Facilities (excluding Clinical
Laboratory, Drug Testing Laboratory, Laboratory for
Drinking Water Analysis), and
c) Specialized Out-Patient Facilities (excluding In-Vitro
Fertilization Center and Stem Cell Facility).
Geriatric Care Facilities.
Ship repair
a.
3. Services
a.
For projects under (c), (d), (f), and (g) above supporting agricultural
commercial production, the qualification for registration is subject to
the geographical market conditions, industry roadmaps and industry
clustering strategies.
PREFERRED ACTIVITIES
SPECIFIC GUIDELINES
Commercial production3
(1)
(2)
Subject to geographical supply considerations. In the case of poultry and livestock production, this
is limited to areas in ARMM, Mindoro and Palawan.
4
Covers start-ups of small newly incorporated domestic players/enterprises only.
5
Covers only those with own Intellectual Property that are developed for commercial sale.
3
Energy Crops
Only new plantations/growing areas dedicated for energy
feedstock may qualify for BOI registration.
New Facility refers to new complete line used in the production of the registered product/service
separate from existing line
All iron and steel products must be compliant with the applicable
Philippine National Standards (PNS).
mm) TSD (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal) Facilities - are the facilities
where hazardous wastes are stored, treated, recycled, reprocessed, or
disposed of.
(2)
b.
e)
(1)
a)
b)
c)
d)
(2)
(1)
Oleochemical Products
Original Works are original intellectual creations in the literary and artistic
domain protected from the moment of their creation and shall include in
particular books, pamphlets, articles and other writings.
a.
I.
a.
(1)
D.
ee) Original Text with Annotations refer to written works where the
original text is augmented with annotations, such as additional comments,
highlights, evaluation, or explanation, that are provided by the same or
another author for the purpose of further analyses and understanding of the
said original text by a specific audience.
ll)
d. Chemicals
dd) Net Value-added - refers to the value of final product/service less the value
of inputs. The projects net value added should be at least 25% except for
projects dependent on imported raw materials/ supplies.
jj)
4.
ii)
ff)
bb) New Plantation Area - refers to new hectarage of plantation or lands that
have been idle for at least one year or those involving change of crops/
variety to achieve higher yield or shifts in the production system such as
organic farming.
(2)
f.
Shipbuilding
This covers the construction of ships that are at least 500
GT and the manufacture of parts and components.
(1)
b.
6
7
8
waste heat and other industrial wastes. Only projects that will
respond to the capacity installation gap based on DOEs fiveyear supply-demand forecast and will operate on or before
2019 may qualify for registration. Availment of ITH shall be on
a first to operate basis.
2015
1,300
150
50
2016
500
50
50
2017
500
50
50
2018
500
50
100
2019
50
100
100
II.
EXPORT ACTIVITIES
This covers the manufacture of export products, services exports and
activities in support of exporters.
1.
2.
Ancillary services
3.
b.
c.
d.
e.
III.
This covers transport services whether for land, water and air
transport for tourist use.
Land transport covers the operation of brand new, world-class
buses and/or mini-buses/coasters. The quantity or number of
units of vehicles that may be allowed shall be determined based
on the number of tourist arrivals in the area or the ratio of hotel/
resort facilities/rooms.
Tourist transport operators must have garage, hangar or
berthing/docking facilities.
Application for registration of water and air transport operators
must be accompanied by an endorsement from MARINA or
CAAP, respectively.
Prior to start of commercial operation, the registered tourist land
transport operator must submit a copy of Certificate of Public
Convenience (CPC).
(2)
Tourism-related facilities
(a)
Accommodation facilities
Condotel/apartment hotel/serviced apartment/ tourist
inn/pension house/motel, must cater to tourists/guests
to qualify for registration. For condotel/apartment hotel/
serviced apartment, each unit must have fully equipped
kitchen and laundry facilities.
SPECIAL LAWS
(b)
3.
Publication or Printing of Books
(c)
New book titles (original works, and original text with annotations),
and
First format by which the new book title will be produced or
published. The succeeding format (e.g., print to digital, or vice
versa) by which the same title is published will be regarded as
Expansion.
Water Transport
A minimum of 10 titles with 1,000 copies each for its first print run,
in case of printed books; and
A minimum of 10 titles each, in case of e-books.
4.
Refining, Storage, Marketing and Distribution of Petroleum
Products
Retirement Village
Locators engaged in the activities listed in the IPP that are
related to retirement business may be registered as separate
activity.
The
registered
education/training/learning
institutions must provide training laboratories/Onthe-Job facilities and equipment.
Metro Manila;
Cebu City;
Mactan Island; and
Boracay Island.
(a)
(b)
(c)
These General Policies and Specific Guidelines shall take effect immediately upon
publication.
Mass Rail
For projects that involve more than one activity, i.e., storage, marketing
and distribution, each must be unbundled showing the revenue streams
and costs for each activity.
5.
Rehabilitation, Self-Development and Self-Reliance of Persons
with Disability
This covers the manufacture of technical aids and appliances for the use
and/or rehabilitation of persons with disability, and the establishment of
special schools, day care centers, homes, residential communities or
retirement villages solely to suit the needs and requirements of persons
with disability.
Only new bulk water treatment and supply projects may qualify
for registration. Supply of water (or distribution) should include
extraction of water, treatment and installation of distribution
lines and flow metering systems. Treated water should be in
accordance with the PNS for Drinking Water.
ANNEX A
LIST OF LESS DEVELOPED AREAS (LDAs)
Province
d.
Tourist transport
In cases of tree plantations that are joint venture agreements with other
private entities, community organizations or government entities, only
the share of the registered enterprise may be entitled to ITH.
c.
(1)
(4)
This covers extensive plantation of forest land of tree crops (except fruit
trees) for commercial and industrial purposes.
Air Transport
d.
1.
Industrial Tree Plantation9
(3)
(2)
a.
c.
(1)
b.
Tourist transport services whether for land, sea and air transport
for tourist use;
Projects should utilize energy sources adopting environmentallyfriendly technologies that comply with the Clean Air Act, the
Environmental Impact System law, the Biofuels Act, where applicable,
and other relevant environment laws.
b.
a.
a.
Services Exports
This covers service activities rendered to clients abroad and paid for in
foreign currency with export requirement of at least 50% of its revenue,
if Filipino-owned or at least 70%, if foreign-owned.
7.
This covers tourism enterprises that are outside the tourism enterprise
zones (TEZs) and are engaged in the following:
In the export of mineral products, the Specific Guidelines for R.A. No.
7942 of this IPP shall apply suppletorily.
Power generation projects located in missionary areas or offgrid areas may qualify for pioneer status.
d.
7.
Tourism
(1)
c.
PPP Projects
ABRA
Industrial Tree Plantation (ITP) is also known as Industrial Forest Plantation (IFP) based on DENR
AO 1999-53
Municipality/City
Boliney
Bucay
Bucloc
Danglas
Daguioman
Dolores
Lacub
Lagangilang
Lagayan
Langiden
La Paz
Licuan-baay (Licuan)
Luba
Malibcong
Manabo
Pearrubia
Pidigan
Pilar
Sallapadan
San Isidro
San Juan
San Quintin
Tayum
Villaviciosa
Remedios T. Romualdez
Province
AKLAN
ANTIQUE
BATANES
Batangas
Benguet
Biliran
Bohol
Cagayan
Camarines Norte
Camarines Sur
Camiguin
Catanduanes
Cavite
Cebu
Eastern Samar
Guimaras
Ifugao
Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Sur
iloilo
Isabela
Kalinga
Laguna
La Union
Leyte
Maguindanao
Masbate
Misamis Occidental
Misamis Oriental
Mountain Province
Negros Oriental
Northern Samar
Nueva Ecija
Nueva Vizcaya
Occidental Mindoro
Pangasinan
Palawan
Municipality/City
Buruanga
Lezo
Tangalan
Belison
Libertad
Itbayat
Basco
Sabtang
Ivana
Mahatao
Uyugan
Balete
San Nicolas
Santa Teresita
Tingloy
Sablan
Tublay
Almeria
Biliran
Cabucgayan
Caibiran
Culaba
Kawayan
Maripipi
Alburquerque
Anda
Batuan
Clarin
Corella
Cortes
Dagohoy
Lila
Loay
San Isidro
Sevilla
Sikatuna
Rizal
Santa Praxedes
San Vicente
Bombon
Cabusao
Gainza
Camaligan
Catarman
Guinsiliban
Mahinog
Sagay
Bagamanoc
Baras
Bato
Gigmoto
Panganiban (Payo)
San Miguel
General Emilio Aguinaldo
Alcantara
Alcoy
Boljoon
Ginatilan
Malabuyoc
Pilar
Ronda
Samboan
Tudela
San Isidro
Dinagat
Libjo (Albor)
Tubajon
Balangkayan
General Macarthur
Giporlos
Hernani
Jipapad
Lawaan
Maslog
Mercedes
Quinapondan
Salcedo
San Julian
San Policarpo
San Lorenzo
Hingyon
Asipulo
Adams
Gregorio del Pilar (Concepcion)
Lidlidda
Nagbukel
San Esteban
San Ildefonso
San Vicente
Santa Catalina
Sigay
Sugpon
Mina
Batad
Bingawan
San Rafael
San Isidro
Luna
Pasil
Famy
Mabitac
Pakil
Rizal
Kauswagan
Linamon
Magsaysay
Matungao
Pantar
Salvador
Sapad
Tagoloan
Tangcal
Bayang
Butig
Calanogas
Lumbatan
Masiu
Pagayawan (Tatarikan)
Pualas
Sultan Dumalondong
Tamparan
Tugaya
Bagulin
Burgos
Pugo
Hindang
Julita
La Paz
Macarthur
Mayorga
Merida
Pastrana
Santa Fe
Tabontabon
Tolosa
Tunga
Datu Unsay
Kabuntalan (Tumbao)
Mamasapano
Northern Kabuntalan
Sultan Mastura
Batuan
Esperanza
San Fernando
Baliangao
Concepcion
Panaon
Sapang Dalaga
Sinacaban
Balingoan
Binuangan
Gitagum
Kinoguitan
Lagonglong
Libertad
Sugbongcogon
Barlig
Besao
Sabangan
Sadanga
Sagada
San Jose
Allen
Biri
Capul
Lapinig
Mapanas
Rosario
San Antonio
San Jose
San Vicente
Victoria
Nampicuan
Palayan City
Ambaguio
Villaverde
Looc
Santo Tomas
Agutaya
Cagayancillo
Linapacan
Magsaysay
Province
Quezon
Quirino
Romblon
Siquijor
Sorsogon
Southern Leyte
Sulu
Municipality/City
Agdangan
Alabat
Jomalig
Patnanungan
Perez
Plaridel
Quezon
Sampaloc
Saguday
Alcantara
Banton
Calatrava
Concepcion
Corcuera
Ferrol
Magdiwang
San Andres
San Jose
Santa Fe
Santa Maria (Imelda)
Almagro
Jiabong
Marabut
Matuguinao
Pagsanghan
San Sebastian
Santo Nio
Tagapul-an
Talalora
Zumarraga
Enrique Villanueva
Larena
Maria
San Juan
Barcelona
Prieto Diaz
Santa Magdalena
Anahawan
Hinundayan
Libagon
Limasawa
Padre Burgos
Pintuyan
San Francisco
San Juan (Cabalian)
San Ricardo
Tomas Oppus
Hadji Panglima Tahil (Marunggas)
Kalingalan Caluang
Lugus
Maimbung
Panglima Estino (New Panamao)
Pata
Tapul
Alegria
Bacuag
Burgos
Del Carmen
General Luna
Malimono
Pilar
San Benito
San Francisco (Anao-aon)
San Isidro
Santa Monica (Sapao)
Sison
Tagana-an
Tubod
Bayabas
Carmen
Anao
Ramos
San Clemente
Turtle Islands
Mutia
Rizal
Sibutad
Josefina
Sominot (Don Mariano Marcos)
Tigbao
Vincenzo A. Sagun
Talusan
ANNEX D
INCENTIVES FOR BOI-REGISTERED ENTERPRISES
Entitlement and availment of incentives shall be subject to the terms and conditions set
forth under the relevant law and the projects Certificate of Registration as well as the
rules and regulations of the implementing/administering agency.
A.
ANNEX B
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
b.
c.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
B.
2.
Abaca
Chromite Ore
Clay
Coal
Coconut
Copper Ore
Crude Petroleum
Dolomite
Industrial Stones
Iron Ore
Limestone
Limestone for Cement
Marble
Marble Blocks
Nickle Ore
Other Dimension Stones
Other Metallic Ores
Other Non-Metallic Minerals
C.
1.
2.
3.
D.
E.
ANNEX C-1
Boracay Island
Cebu City
Lapu-Lapu City
Puerto Princesa City
Baguio City
Albay
Batangas
Cagayan de Oro City
Davao City
Bohol
F.
G.
H.