Why invest in Quezon? - Quezon Provincial Trade and Investment Center

Message of the Governor

“The Province of Quezon is gaining grounds. We have positioned the province as the next favoured investment destination. We invite you to be part of us.”

Pilipinas, Quezon Naman!

Rafael P. Nantes
Governor

Why Invest in Quezon?

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Quick Facts

No. of Schools (Tertiary):
94
No. of Congressional Districts:
4
No. of Municipalities:
40

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Investment Priority Areas

Agriculture
Tourism
Economic Enterprise

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Why invest in Quezon?

Productive and Competent Workforce

The province workforce is an impressive pool of reliable, technically capable, and efficient workers.

Numerous technical and vocational schools within the province provide skills development and training.

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Abundant Natural Resources

513,681 hectares - Agricultural land
With abundant and rich fishing grounds
With rich and diverse natural attractions

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Favorable Peace and Order Situation

The province has been successful in combating criminality with the crime solution efficiency of 97.51%*. The province persists in its effort to realize an atmosphere conducive to business.

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Effective Government and Private Sector Partnership for Investment

The province has forged a strong and effective public-private sector partnership to attract into and keep investment in the province. With the invaluable support of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and Quezon-Lucena Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the province has established policies, as well as the human and physical infrastructure to enhance interest in the province as an investment destination.

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Well-Developed Infrastructure and Support Facilities

Power Supply
- 735 MW Team Energy Pagbilao Power Plant
- 440 MW Quezon Power Limited Co.
Electricity Providers
- Manila Electric Company (Meralco)
- QUEZELCO I
- QUEZELCO II
Road Network and Projects
- Manila-South Road (Laguna-Quezon to the Camarines Boundaries)
- Lopez-Catanauan Road (Bondoc Peninsula)
- Pagbilao-San Narciso Road (Bondoc Peninsula Highway)
- Real-Mauban-Atimonan Pacific Coastal Highway ( MARILAQUE Access)
- Marikina-Infanta Road (MARILAQUE)
- Polillo-Burdeos-Panukulan (MARILAQUE)
- Lucban-Sampaloc-Pagbilao (Circumferential Road)
Ports
- Dalahican Port - Lucena
- Real Municipal Port
- Atimonan Port
- Alabat Port
- Hondagua Port
- Lopez and Dinahican Fishing Port
- Infanta
Water Supply
- Umiray Watershed in Gen. Nakar
- Quezon Metropolitan Water District in Lucena City
Shopping Malls (3)
- SM
- Metro Gaisano
- Pacific Mall
Banking Institutions (218)
- Commercial Bank - 46
- Cooperative Bank - 7
- Government Bank - 8
- Rural Bank - 61
- Savings Bank - 6

Advanced Communication Facilities

Sun PLDT Smart Globe

Telecommunication
- Digitel
- PLDT
- Bayantel
- Smart
- Globe
- Santel Co.
- GTS
- Luctel
- Sun Cellular
- Touch Mobile
- Talk 'n' Text
Internet
- PLDT
- Smart
- Digitel
- Globe
Postal and Courier Service
- JRS Express
- DHL
- LBC
- FedEx
- Fastpack
Radio Stations
- FM Radio - 11
- AM Radio - 8

Announcements

Open Invitation to All Investors Wishing to Invest in our Beautiful Province of Quezon

Thursday, December 10, 2009 04:52 PM

To facilitate easy communication and facilitation of Applications with Quezon Provincial Trade and Investment Center, we are requesting every investor to use these publish Application Forms and Information Sheets, identified as Exhibit A & B for the purpose.

Exhibit A – Application Form
Client Information Sheet

Re: Investment Promotions Officer

Wednesday, December 09, 2009 10:09 AM

The QUEZON TRADE AND INVESTMENT CENTER wishes to enjoin Local Government Units (LGU) in every municipality of Quezon Province to assign an Investment Promotions Officer (IPO) to enable the province to move forward in its objective to achieve economic autonomy.

Our record shows that the following municipalities are to-date without an IPO.

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Local Incentives

Incentives Provided to Potential Investors

Full exemption from payment of permits such as business permit, building permit, sanitary permit, electrical occupancy and locational clearance for three (3) years;
Exemption from payment of business tax for a period of three (3) years;
Exemption from payment of Real Property Tax for three (3) years;
Exemption from Tax on Transfer of Real Property Ownership for three (3) years;
Exemption from Franchise Tax for (two) years;
Exemption from Amusement Tax for three (3) years;
Exemption from Land Tax for fifteen (15) years for Commercial Tree Plantation; and
Exemption from Land Tax for ten (10) years for Fruit Bearing Tree Plantation.

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Implementing Rules & Regulations

Registration Requirements

Three (3) copies of duly completed application form to be provided by the Quezon (QPTIC) in accordance with the provisions of the Code;
A copy of the Certification of Registration used by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Trade and Industry, Board of Investments or the Cooperative Development Authority, as the case may be;
For existing enterprises, a copy of the latest financial statement of the applicant firm;
For corporate type of ownership, a board resolution authorizing the person to file the application;
A verified statement stating that the new or existing enterprise will actually employ qualified bonafide residents of the province equivalent to at least 50% of its labor/manpower requirements;
A verified statement stating that foreign companies intending to apply for registration complies with Foreign Investment Act of 1991 and is not in the negative list thereof;
A verified statement stating that the project does not have a negative impact in the environment whether in terms of pollution or resource use; and
A copy of the project study.

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