How to Start a Trucking Business in the Philippines

Steps on how to Start a Trucking Business in the Philippines

In particular for those who manage online business, are billion peso industries with a great deal of potential for development. Both require transport, which trucking services can fill in.

Kababayan shall have the proper tool & information in the most proficient method to begin a trucking business.

Starting this kind of business requires a touch of enthusiasm and a great deal of real effort on your part. In any case, in the event that you're certain, at that point here are a few things you have to know first:

1. Decide how you'll work 

• There are two different ways you can work a trucking business: 
• Proprietor Operator 
• You can maintain your business and work your truck in the meantime. 
• Pros: 
• You are responsible for your vehicle and give it the sort of consideration and support you need. 
• You don't have to pay for pay rates, medical coverage, and different advantages required by the business. 
• It gives you more opportunity to work your business. 
• Cons: 
• You may in the end spend more on capital and activity costs. 
• Contracted Drivers 
• You can utilize somebody as a driver and contract them relying upon explicit transport employments. 
• Pros:  
• You spend less on capital and activity costs. 
• You can concentrate more on maintaining your business. 
• Cons: 
• Some enlisted drivers can undermine benefits. 
• The vehicles may not get a similar consideration and upkeep that you need. 

2. Characterize your specialty

There are many niches in the trucking industry, so you should decide which ones to focus on. The most common ones you can use your trucks for are:

• Building supplies haulage
• Mall delivery
• Towing Service
• Moving Company
• Courier Service
• Delivery Van
• Truck Leasing (Rent out your truck)

3. Make sure you meet all the requirements

• There are particular laws when it comes to operating a trucking business. You will need to submit them to Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) for approval.
• Registration Guidelines
• GUIDELINES FOR REGISTRATION AND OPERATIONS OF ECOZONE FACILITIES ENTERPRISE ENGAGING IN WAREHOUSING
• I. Qualification for Registration
• The following types of warehouse operations are qualified for registration with PEZA:1.Establishment of a warehouse facility for the storage, deposit, safekeeping of goods for subsequent transfer directly to the ecozone plant of the PEZA-registered export enterprise-owner / consignee thereof; Importation or procurement from local sources and / or from other PEZA-registered enterprises of goods for resale, or for packing / covering (including marking, labeling), cutting or altering to customers' specification, mounting and / or packaging into kits or marketable lots thereof for subsequent sale, transfer or disposition directly to PEZA-registered export enterprises, and to export enterprises engaged in the semiconductor and electronics industry which are registered with the BOI or operating at the Clark, Subic Economic Zones and other Special Economic Zones outside the administration of PEZA, for direct export, or for consignment to PEZA-registered export enterprises.Combination of both.
• II. Definition of terms
• Goods- as used above shall refer to raw materials, semi-finished products for the manufacture, assembly or processing of electronics and semiconductor products that have no domestic market.
• Semi-finished product - shall refer to an article, which is unfinished or incomplete but possesses the essential character of a finished product in relation to another and intended to be used as a direct input to the latter.
• Electronics Products - shall refer to component devices, the operations of which depends on the flow of electrons for the generation, transmission, reception and storage of information (audio signals, video signals and data signals) such as diodes, amplifier circuits, transistors, integrated circuits, computer circuit board, resistors, capacitors, inductors, sensor and transducers, switching and timing circuits, power supply circuits, oscillators, computer systems.
• Semiconductor Product - an electronic device the main functioning parts of which are made from semiconductor materials. Semiconductor products include diodes, photocells, thermistors, integrated circuits and transistors. Semiconductor materials are solid or liquid material, with resistivity ranges between that of metals and that of insulators examples include germanium, aresenic, silicon sellenium, lead tellurium and silicon carbide.
• III. Registration
• Minimum paid-up capitalization of US$200,000 shall be required prior to registration with PEZA.
• A Registration Agreement shall be signed by the Warehouse Operator with PEZA upon approval of its application by the PEZA Board. Warehouse operators shall be registered as Ecozone Facilities Enterprise. It is required, however, that a "Permit to Operate" be secured from PEZA which shall be renewed every two (2) years.
• Said "Permit to Operate" shall have a life-span of two (2) years unless sooner cancelled for cause. The registered Warehouse Operator shall apply for renewal of its Permit to Operate not later than two (2) months before expiry thereof.
• IV. Incentives
• Registered Ecozone Facilities Enterprise engaged in warehousing operations shall be entitled to the following tax incentive:
• Incentives shall be enjoyed only upon registration and only during the period covered by the Permit to Operate issued by PEZA.
• Warehouse operators whose service is as a supply depot for the storage, deposit, safekeeping of semi-finished products are not entitled to incentives, except if they involve pioneer technology in handling inventory.
• General Guidelines for Operations
• Start of Commercial Operations. Before commencing actual operations, the facilities enterprise shall apply for issuance of a Letter of Authority to service a particular client. The application shall consist of the following supporting documents:

1. Certification from the client stating the following:
1. that the registered ecozone facilities enterprise is its appointed supplier;
2. the list of goods / items that will be supplied by the registered facilities enterprise; and
3. that the said goods to be supplied by the ecozone facilities enterprise are actually being imported by its client and not sourced locally and therefore not shifting from local procurement to importation.
2. Sources of goods to be supplied by the Ecozone Facilities Enterprise.

• No Local Sale. In no case shall articles / goods subject of the warehousing operations be brought to the domestic territory. Any violation shall be sufficient cause for revocation of registration.
• Movement of Goods. Goods procured by the Ecozone Facilities Enterprise shall be first be brought to its warehouse facility before distribution to its clients. Direct delivery from the port or from another enterprise in another PEZA ecozone to its client's plant shall be subject to prior PEZA approval.
• Movement of goods to / from the warehouse facility to the PEZA enterprise-clients shall be governed by existing PEZA rules and procedures on constructive exportation. Illegal withdrawal shall be subject to forfeiture, or payment of duties, taxes and other charges, surcharges in accordance with customs and internal revenue laws, rules and regulations. The unauthorized substitution of materials / finished products shall constitute illegal withdrawal.
• Inspection of Warehouse Premises. PEZA may at any time cause the examination of warehouse facilities and whenever necessary and upon written authority given by the Director General or such official to whom such authority may be delegated, may undertake an examination of the inventory in the ecozone facilities enterprise's warehouse.
• Period of Storage of Imported Articles. Articles / Items duly entered for warehousing plant may remain therein for a period of one (1) year from the time of their transfer / arrival to the warehouse, which period may be extended, with the approval of the Director General for an additional maximum period of one (1) year.
• Materials or articles not exported or withdrawn within the period allowed shall pay duties and taxes; otherwise, shall be sold at public auction in order to satisfy the duties and taxes and other charges due from them.
• Maintaining a Material Register. A registered ecozone facilities enterprise shall keep a material register / logbook or a record in any form, including electronic, of materials received and withdrawn for export to PEZA clients. All raw materials / items received in the warehouse shall be debited accordingly, and all issues from and withdrawals for export thereof shall be credited in the material register. The entry shall specify the import permit number and series, bill of lading number or purchase order number covering the materials, and / or quantity thereof. All materials registers and other official records in connection with the warehousing business shall be kept in the building premises or warehouse and open to inspection by authorized PEZA officials.
• Submission of Reports. The registered facilities enterprise shall submit to PEZA-PERD a quarterly inventory report as to quantities and values of imported raw materials, waste materials, items on hand. The inventory report shall be submitted to the PEZA Zone Administrator / Manager within forty-five (45) days from the end of each quarter.
• VI. Other Provisions:
• Applicability. All Ecozone Facilities Enterprises engaged in warehousing operations approved and registered with PEZA prior to the effectivity of these guidelines shall comply with the minimum capitalization requirement provided in Section III hereof within one (1) year from date of effectivity of these guidelines.
• Effectivity. These guidelines shall take effect upon approval by the PEZA Board
• Please refer to Board Resolution 02-057 regarding the Reduction of Paid-Up Capital Requirement of Facilities Enterprises Engaged in the Warehousing and Other Logistics Services Required by Economic Zone Export Producer Enterprises.

4. List of requirements that you’re going to need:

STANDARD APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS For Companies engaged in CUSTOMS BROKERAGE (CB), FREIGHT FORWARDING (FF) and TRUCKING/HAULING SERVICES (T/H) DOCUMENTS

4. PEZA Contacts

• Head Office Tunkline: 551-3451
  	Head	Local/Ext.	Direct Line	Email
  Office of the Director General	BGen Charito B. Plaza MNSA, PhD Director General	612	T: 551-3454/55; 551-3432	odg@peza.gov.ph
  			F: 891-6380
  Office of the Board Secretary	Atty. Mark P. Rubio Officer-in-Charge	532	T/F: 551-3460	obs@peza.gov.ph
  Legal Services Group	Atty. Ross Vincent S. Sy Officer-in-Charge	521, 522	T: 551-3450	lag@peza.gov.ph
  			F: 551-3428
  Promotions and Public Relations Group	Mr. Elmer H. San Pascual Group Manager	631, 632	T/F: 551-3438	info@peza.gov.ph
  Internal Control Group		234	T/F: 891-6381	icg@peza.gov.ph
  Office of the Deputy Dir. Gen. for Operations	Ms. Mary Harriet O. Abordo Deputy Director General for Operations		T: 551-3453	harriet.abordo@peza.gov.ph
  			F: 551-5456
  Enterprise Regulations & Support Services Group	Ms. Ma. Victoria M. Cabatcan Group Manager		T: 551-3459	erd@peza.gov.ph
  Enterprise Regulations Department	Ms. Cristeta V. Cañete Officer-in-Charge	412, 413, 418	T: 551-3459	erd@peza.gov.ph
  Enterprise Services Division	Ms. Irma G. Espino Officer-in-Charge	423, 424, 428	T/F: 551-9542	esd@peza.gov.ph
  Incentives Management Division	Ms. Sonia S. Almosara Officer-in-Charge	421, 422, 426	T/F: 551-3458	imd@peza.gov.ph
  Service Registration Unit	Ms. Dinia B. Mercado Division Chief	231	T/F: 551-3426	sru@peza.gov.ph
  Support Services Department	Engr. Dominador A. Zagada Department Manager	102, 113,114,122	T/F: 891-6382	susd@peza.gov.ph
  Enterprise Assistance Group	Ms. Vivian S. Santos Group Manager		T/F: 551-3456	eag@peza.gov.ph
  Enterprise Operations Department	Ms. Vivian S. Santos Group Manager	411, 414, 416		eod@peza.gov.ph
  Industrial Relations Division	Mr. Allan P. Datahan Officer-in-Charge	521, 522	T: 551-3450 F: 551-3428	ird@peza.gov.ph
  Foreign National Unit	Ms. Felicidad A. Sayo Officer-in-Charge	111, 112	T/F: 551-3427	fnu@peza.gov.ph
  Security Services Department	P/Col. Rogelio L. Morales Department Manager	233		ssd@peza.gov.ph
  Zone Office NCR	Mr. Aristotle P. Arines Officer-in-Charge	433, 434, 436	T/F: 551-3452	zoneoffice.ncr@peza.gov.ph
  Office of the Deputy Dir. Gen. for Finance & Administration	Mr. Justo Porfirio LL. Yusingco Deputy Director General for Finance and Administration	300, 311, 312	T/F: 551-9587	jp.yusingco@peza.gov.ph oddgfa@peza.gov.ph
  Finance Group	Mr. Renato S. Raymundo Officer-in-Charge	321, 326	T/F: 551-9578	fg@peza.gov.ph
  Accounting Department	Ms. Nieva D. Docallos Officer-in-Charge	324
  Budget and Treasury Department	Ms. Anita C. Abad Officer-in-Charge	326
  Personnel & Administrative Services Group	Atty. Jenny June G. Romero Group Manager	331	T: 551-3431	pasg@peza.gov.ph
  			F: 551-3442
  General Administrative Services Department	Ms. Milagros E. Cabauatan Department Manager	336	F: 551-3442	gasd@peza.gov.ph
  Supply and Property Management Division	Mr. Christopher N. Ogali Officer-in-Charge	332, 338	T/F: 551-3445	spmd@peza.gov.ph
  General Services Division	Ms. Erlinda P. Cruz Division Chief	336	F: 551-3442	gasd@peza.gov.ph
  Human Resource Development Department	Ms. Maria Georgina Y. Afable  Officer-in-Charge	314, 334	T/F: 891-6423	hrd@peza.gov.ph
  Personnel Services Division	Ms. Rowena E. Montes Officer-in-Charge	314	T/F: 891-6423	hrd@peza.gov.ph
  Human Resource Development Division	Ms. Jelebeth P. Velasquez  Officer-in-Charge	318		trainings@peza.gov.ph
  Office of the Deputy Dir. Gen. for Policy and Planning	Mr. Tereso O. Panga Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning	200, 212	T: 551-3429	theo.panga@peza.gov.ph oddgpp@peza.gov.ph
  			F: 551-3439
  MIS & Corporate Planning Group	Ms. Ma. Veronica F. Magsino Group Manager	211, 212	T: 551-3429	cpd@peza.gov.ph
  			F: 551-3439
  Management Information Systems Department	Ms. Anidelle Joy M. Alguso Department Manager	222, 224, 226	T/F: 551-9591	mis@peza.gov.ph
  Ecozone Development Department	Mr. Emmanuel D. Cortero Department Manager	213, 214	T/F: 551-3440	edd@peza.gov.ph
  Corporate Planning Department	Ms. Ma. Veronica F. Magsino Group Manager	232	T/F: 891-6381	cpd@peza.gov.ph
  Environmental Safety Group	Engr. Vivian C. Toledo Department Manager	221, 228	T/F: 551-6561	ensd@peza.gov.ph
  Public Economic Zone
  	Head	Direct Line		Email
  Baguio City Economic Zone	Mr. Tereso O. Panga Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning, concurrently Economic Zone AdministratorMr. Allan P. Datahan Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Zone Administrator	T: (074)447-3334		bcez@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (074)447-3330
  		: (074) 447-3174
  Cavite Economic Zone	Atty. Norma B. Tañag Economic Zone Administrator	T: (046) 437-6090		cez@peza.gov.ph
  		T/F: (046) 437-6344
  Mactan Economic Zone	BGen Charito B. Plaza MNSA, PhD Director General, concurrently Economic Zone AdministratorAtty. Rufino Ranulfo Z. San Juan IV Deputy Zone Administrator	T: (032) 340-0595		mez@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (032) 340-0591
  Pampanga Economic Zone	Mr. Orlando E. Barcelo Officer-in-Charge	T: (045) 901-9931		allan.barcelo@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (045) 893-2932
  Private Economic Zone
  	Head	Direct Line		Email
  AG&P SEZ	Mr. Danilo C. Cruz Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (043) 727-4380		danilo.cruz@peza.gov.ph
  Agrotex Gensan Economic Zone	Mr. Jibrael T. Datukan Officer-in-Charge	T: (032) 340-0593		jibrael.datukan@peza.gov.ph
  Agus Industrial Estate	Mr. Dwight T. Abejero Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (044) 299-6300 loc.296		dwight.abejero@peza.gov.ph
  AJMR Agro-Industrial Economic  Zone	Ms. Caroline Anne D. Perjes Officer-in-Charge	T: (082) 300-7637 loc. 3513 / (082) 238-0663		caroline.perjes@peza.gov.ph
  Amkor Technology SEZ	Ms. Mary Jane G. Sanchez Officer-in-Charge	T : (02) 850-7106/5 T/F: (02) 850-7323		amkor@peza.gov.ph
  Anflo Industrial Estate	Ms. Caroline Anne D. Perjes Officer-in-Charge	T: (082) 300-7637 loc. 3513 / (082) 238-0663		caroline.perjes@peza.gov.ph
  Angeles Industrial Park	Mr. Dindy O. Velasco Economic Zone Manager	T/F: (045) 598-0125		aip@peza.gov.ph
  Asahi Glass SEZ	Mr. Aurelio C. Carvajal Officer-in-Charge	T: (02) 641-1981/87* loc. 3611/507 F: (02) 642-0216		asahi@peza.gov.ph
  Balo-I Agro-Industrial Economic Zone	Mr. Dani Rohn D. Cantor Officer-in-Charge	T: (063) 225-2559		dani.cantor@peza.gov.ph
  Brookes Point	Mr. Rodolfo P. Flores Officer-in-Charge			chino.flores@peza.gov.ph
  Calamba Premiere Industrial Park	Ms. Linda L. Reyes Officer-in-Charge	T: (049) 545-4576		cpip@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (049) 545-5827
  Carmelray Industrial Park I	Atty. Romeo M. Corporal Economic Zone Manager	T: (049) 549-3369		cip1@peza.gov.ph
  Carmelray Industrial Park II	Atty. Romeo M. Corporal Economic Zone Manager	T: (049) 545-0639		cip2@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (049) 545-9379
  Carmelray International Business Park	Atty. Romeo M. Corporal Economic Zone Manager	-		romeo.corporal@peza.gov.ph
  Cavite Biofuels Ecozone	Ms. Rosalie C. Cabailo Officer-in-Charge	-		rose.cabailo@peza.gov.ph
  Cebu Light Industrial and Science Park	Mr. Glenn N. Tuñacao Officer-in-Charge	T: (032) 495-9487 / (032) 512-1739 F: (032) 340-7350		glenn.tunacao@peza.gov.ph
  Carmen Cebu Gum Industrial Zone	Ms. Mitos V. Patalinghug Officer-in-Charge	T: (032) 417-0001 loc. 1060		mitos.patalinghug@peza.gov.ph
  Cebu Township	Ms. Mitos V. Patalinghug Officer-in-Charge	T: (032) 340-4694		mitos.patalinghug@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (032) 340-4670
  CIIF Agro-Industrial Park-Davao	Mr. Dani Rohn D. Cantor Officer-in-Charge	T: (082) 300-7637 loc. 3513 / (082) 238-0663		dani.cantor@peza.gov.ph
  CIIF Iligan	Mr. Mojib M. Cabugatan Enterprise Services Officer	T: (063) 225-2559		mojib.cabugatan@peza.gov.ph
  Clark TI Special Economic Zone	Mr. Joselito O. Daguit Division Chief	-		joselito.daguit@peza.gov.ph
  Cocochem Agro-Industrial Park	Mr. Danilo C. Cruz Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (043) 727-1511 loc.141		danilo.cruz@peza.gov.ph
  DADC Ecnomic Zone	Ms. Caroline Anne D. Perjes Officer-in-Charge	T: (082) 300-7637 loc. 3513 / (082) 238-0663		caroline.perjes@peza.gov.ph
  Davao SEZs, IT Parks and Center	Mr. Arnel M. Suyu Economic Zone Manager	-		arnel.suyu@peza.gov.ph
  Daiichi Industrial Park	Mr. Joseph S. Peralta Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (046) 430-2923		daiichi@peza.gov.ph
  EMI Special Economic Zone	Ms. Rowena T. Naguit Officer-in-Charge	T: (046) 711-9911/9448 loc. 308		emi@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (046) 471-1546
  Filinvest Technology Park	Ms. Linda L. Reyes Officer-in-Charge	T: (049) 545-6996		linda.reyes@peza.gov.ph
  First Cavite Industrial Estate	Mr. Joseph S. Peralta Officer-in-Charge	T: (046) 402-1007 F: (046) 402-1008		fcie@peza.gov.ph
  First Industrial Township	Mr. Mario L. Alberto Economic Zone Manager	-		mario.alberto@peza.gov.ph
  First Philippine Industrial Park	Atty. Romeo M. Corporal Economic Zone Manager	T: (043) 405-5012		fpip@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (043) 405-5590
  Food Terminal Inc. SEZ	Ms. Mary Jane G. Sanchez Officer-in-Charge	T: (02) 837-1385 / 838-4301		fti@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (02) 866-1231
  Gateway Business Park	Ms. Rowena T. Naguit Officer-in-Charge	T: (046) 433-0605		gbp@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (046) 433-0440
  Gensan Economic Zone	Mr. Jibrael T. Datukan Officer-in-Charge	-		jibrael.datukan@peza.gov.ph
  Golden Gate Business Park	Ms. Rosalie C. Cabailo Officer-in-Charge	-		rose.cabailo@peza.gov.ph
  Golden Mile Business Park	Ms. Letty O. Natividad Officer-in-Charge	T: (046) 430-3050		gmbp@peza.gov.ph
  Greenfield Automotive Park	Ms. Sheila Marie P. Pidlaoan Officer-in-Charge	T: (049) 541-3335 / 541-2989		gap@peza.gov.ph
  Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park	Mr. Eduardo A. Garcellano Officer-in-Charge	T: (047) 561-2405/561.2431		eduardo.garcellano@peza.gov.ph
  Jasaan Misamis Oriental Ecozone	Ms. Freida Judith L. Milan Officer-in-Charge	T: (088) 276-0256 loc. 200 or 202 / (088) 915-0946		freida.milan@peza.gov.ph
  John Hay Special Tourism Economic Zone	Mr. Tereso O. Panga Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning, concurrently Economic Zone AdministratorMr. Allan P. Datahan Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Zone Administrator	T: (074) 447-3334		bcez@peza.gov.ph
  Keppel Phils. Marine SEZ	Mr. Danilo C. Cruz Officer-in-Charge	T: (043) 727-1532 / 984-2300		danilo.cruz@peza.gov.ph
  Laguna International Industrial Park	Ms. Letty O. Natividad Officer-in-Charge	T: (049) 539-0575 / 539-0106 F: (049) 539-0095		liip@peza.gov.ph
  Laguna Technopark, Inc.	Engr. Jesus R. Cabel Economic Zone Manager	T: (049) 541-0473, 502-6698/9456		lti@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (049) 541-1477
  Leyte Information Communication Technology Park	Ms. Miyami G. Miyajima Officer-in-Charge			miyami.miyajima@peza.gov.ph
  Leyte Industrial Development Estate	Ms. Miyami G. Miyajima Officer-in-Charge	T: (053) 556-8701		miyami.miyajima@peza.gov.ph
  Light Industry & Science Park I	Mr. Alejo F. Macaraeg Officer-in-Charge	T: (049) 543-1068		lisp1@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (049) 543-0125
  Light Industry & Science Park II	Mr. Alejo F. Macaraeg Officer-in-Charge	T: (049) 545-0525 / 26		lisp2@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (049) 244-5677
  Light Industry & Science Park III & IV	Mr. Mario L. Alberto Economic Zone Manager	-		mario.alberto@peza.gov.ph
  Lima Technology Center	Mr. Jose Maria Geremi T. Manas Division Chief	T: (043) 404-8323		lima@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (043) 981-0118
  Luisa Avenue Square IT Building	Mr. Arnel M. Suyu Economic Zone Manager	T: (032) 810.2601 loc. 3209		arnel.suyu@peza.gov.ph
  Luisita Industrial Park	Mr. Primitive O. Napeñas Jr. Officer-in-Charge	T: (045) 985-1125		primitivo.napenas@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (045) 985-0526
  Macroasia Economic Zone	Mr. Aurelio C. Carvajal Officer-in-Charge	T: (02) 855-2222 loc.8933		macroasia@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (02) 852-8381
  Mactan Economic Zone II	Ms. Brooke Irish D. Alfeche Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (032) 233-8475		mez2@peza.gov.ph
  MRI Special Economic Zone	Ms. Mitos V. Patalinghug Officer-in-Charge	T: (032) 417-0001 loc.1060		mitos.patalinghug@peza.gov.ph
  New Cebu Township / Visayas IT	Atty. Ann Marie Teresa B. Pableo-Ortega Economic Zone Manager	T: (032) 273-3039		marie.ortega@peza.gov.ph
  New Jubilee Agro-Industrial Economic Zone	Mr. Vicente T. Plimaco Officer-in-Charge	-		vicente.plimaco@peza.gov.ph
  Northgate Cyberzone SEZ	Mr. Aristotle P. Arines Officer-in-Charge	(02) 551-5144		ncr.northgate@peza.gov.ph
  NYK-TDG I.T. Park	Atty. Romeo M. Corporal Economic Zone Manager	-		romeo.corporal@peza.gov.ph
  PDC Information Technopark	Mr. Dwight T. Abejero Officer-in-Charge	-		dwight.abejero@peza.gov.ph
  People's Technology Complex	Ms. Letty O. Natividad Officer-in-Charge	T: (046) 430-1630		ptc@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (046) 430-1530
  Phil. Packaging Agricultural EPZ	Ms. Yvette Marie C. Quibuin Officer-in-Charge	T: (088) 855-4312 loc. 2822 or 2823		jibrael.datukan@peza.gov.ph
  Phividec Industrial Estate-Economic Zone	Ms. Lulette D. Sanchez Officer-in-Charge	-		lulette.sanchez@peza.gov.ph
  Plastic Processing Center SEZ	Mr. Eduardo A. Garcellano Officer-in-Charge	T: (047) 561-2405 / 561-2431		eduardo.garcellano@peza.gov.ph
  Rio Tuba	Mr. Rodolfo P. Flores Officer-in-Charge			chino.flores@peza.gov.ph
  Samar Agro-Industrial Economic Zone	Mr. Vicente T. Plimaco Officer-in-Charge	-		vicente.plimaco@peza.gov.ph
  San Carlos Economic Zone	Ms. Brooke Irish D. Alfeche Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (032) 333-2728		brooke.alfeche@peza.gov.ph
  Santa Maria Industrial Park	Mr. Dwight T. Abejero Officer-in-Charge	T: (02) 310-1106		thelma.magbanua@peza.gov.ph
  Sarangani Economic Development Zone	Mr. Jibrael T. Datukan Officer-in-Charge	T: (083) 500-2500 loc.3209		jibrael.datukan@peza.gov.ph
  SM Baguio Cyberzone Building	Mr. Tereso O. Panga Deputy Director General for Policy and Planning, concurrently Economic Zone AdministratorMr. Allan P. Datahan Officer-in-Charge, Deputy Zone Administrator			bcez@peza.gov.ph
  SRC Allah Valley Economic Development Zone	Ms. Caroline Anne D. Perjes Officer-in-Charge	T: (083) 500-2500 loc. 3209		caroline.perjes@peza.gov.ph
  SRC Calumpang Economic Development Zone	Mr. Jibrael T. Datukan Officer-in-Charge	T: (083) 500-2500 loc. 3209		jibrael.datukan@peza.gov.ph
  Subic Shipyard Special Economic Zone	Ms. Sally P. Carpio Officer-in-Charge	T: (047) 232-2910 loc.220/223		sally.carpio@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (047) 232-5921
  Suntrust Ecotown Tanza	Ms. Rosalie C. Cabailo Officer-in-Charge			rose.cabailo@peza.gov.ph
  Tabangao Special Economic Zone	Mr. Danilo C. Cruz Officer-in-Charge	T: (043) 723-4322		danilo.cruz@peza.gov.ph
  Taganito Special Economic Zone	Ms. Jeanette A. Uy-Rubi Officer-in-Charge	-		jeanette.rubi@peza.gov.ph
  TECO-Special Economic Zone	Mr. Dindy O. Velasco Economic Zone Manager	T: (045) 8930677 loc. 7407		teco@peza.gov.ph
  Toyota Sta. Rosa (Laguna) Special Zone	Ms. Sheila Marie P. Pidlaoan Officer-in-Charge	T: (049) 541-0586		sheila.pidlaoan@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (049) 544-3020
  Victoria Wave Special Zone	Mr. Dwight T. Abejero Officer-in-Charge	T/F: 310-1106		victoriawave@peza.gov.ph dwight.abejero@peza.gov.ph
  West Cebu Industrial Park	Mr. Joel S. Orbeta Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (032) 333-2728		joel.orbeta@peza.gov.ph
  YTMI Realty Special Economic Zone	Atty. Romeo M. Corporal Economic Zone Manager	T: (049) 545.1530 loc. 9567		romeo.corporal@peza.gov.ph
  Joint PEZA Customs Office
  	Head	Direct Line		Email
  NAIA	Ms. Marie Antoinette A. Dela Cruz Officer-in-Charge	T: (02) 879-5435		naia@peza.gov.ph
  		F: (02) 879-5393
  Manila South Harbour	Mr. Danilo D. San Gabriel Division Chief	T/F: (02) 526-6212		pcdusouth@peza.gov.ph
  MICT (North)	Ms. Minerva I. Santos Officer-in-Charge	T/F: (02) 522-7945		pcdunorth@peza.gov.ph
  Clark	Ms. Merlina D. Perez Officer-in-Charge	T: (045) 499-0827		clark@peza.gov.ph
  Batangas	Mr. Danilo C. Cruz Officer-in-Charge	T: (043) 981-0901		danilo.cruz@peza.gov.ph
  Davao	Mr. Arnel M. Suyu Economic Zone Manager	T: (082) 300-7637 loc. 3513 / (082) 238-0663		arnel.suyu@peza.gov.ph
  General Santos	Mr. Jibrael T. Datukan Officer-in-Charge			jibrael.datukan@peza.gov.ph

5. Approval

• Once approved by the Director General of PEZA prior to the release of the Authority, you will need to submit the following:
• Filing/Application Fee of PhP3,600.00 (For new applicant)
• Franchise Fee (for one year) of PhP6,000.00
• Original copy of Surety Bond in favour of PEZA stating that the company shall file a fidelity or surety bond in the amount of Php100,000.00, which may be increased if found inadequate by the Director General, which bond shall answer for any damages which PEZA may suffer thru the negligence the company or its employees may commit in connection with its operations with PEZA, as well as for any financial obligations that it has assumed and failed to settle according to its agreements or commitments with the Authority.
• NOTE: ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE PRESENTED TOGETHER WITH THE PHOTOCOPIES

6. Choose the right truck for your business

• It's critical to pick the correct truck particulars (or spec'ing) for your business. Remember that an under spec'ed hardware can exhaust or wear out a motor quick, while an over spec'ed one gets you spend more cash-flow than required. 
• You can study it here. In any case, we suggest you look for the assistance of an individual who's learned about trucks on the chances that you need to take advantage of your gear. 

7. Get your Vehicle insured

• Try to purchase a protection strategy for your truck. This is to guarantee that your vehicle is completely shielded from harms brought about by pulling, mishaps, or moving load.

8. Who Should Participate 

• Persons who possess an AUV or any administration vehicle also, hoping to begin trucking business. Employees in the Shipping or Transport branch of an assembling or conveyance business and considering acting on your own. 
• OFW or any individual needing to exploit of the developing lack of trucks serving the fast growing Philippine Retail Industry.

9. Cost 

• Cost of Doing Business

  I. PEZA Application and Registration Fees Ecozone Locator Enterprises 1. Application Fee - Application of New Project (Non-Pioneer) - Application of New Project (Pioneer) P3,600.00 P6,000.00 2. Registration Fee - Registration of New Projects P6,000.00 II. Manpower Hours of Work – Eight (8) hours per day; six (6) days per week; total of 48 hours per week. Daily Minimum Wage – The daily minimum wage for every region is determined by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board composed of Representatives from the Government, Labor and Management. The daily minimum wage rate per region: SUMMARY OF CURRENT REGIONAL MINIMUM WAGE RATES Non-Agriculture, Agriculture  As of 11 June 2012 (In pesos) REGION WO No./ DATE OF EFFECTIVITY NON- AGRICULTURE AGRICULTURE Plantation Non-Plantation NCR a/ WO 16/May 26, 2011 P 389.00 - 446.00 P 389.00 P 389.00 CAR b/ WO 14/January 1, 2011 255.00 - 272.00 238.00 - 254.00 238.00 - 254.00 I c/ WO 14/January 20, 2011 228.00 - 248.00 228.00 200.00 II d/ WO 15/May 16, 2012 247.00 - 255.00 235.00 - 243.00 235.00 - 243.00 III e/ WO 16/June 24, 2011 279.00 - 330.00 264.00 - 300.00 244.00 - 284.00 IV-A f/ WO 15/May 15, 2012 255.00 - 349.50 251.00 - 324.50 231.00 - 304.50 IV-B g/ WO 05/Nov. 11, 2010 252.00 - 264.00 210.00 - 219.00 190.00 - 199.00 V h/ WO 15/ April 7, 2012 228.00 - 252.00 228.00 228.00 VI i/ WO 19/ July 15, 2011 223.00 - 265.00 233.00 223.00 VII j/ WO16/Sept 22, 2011 260.00 - 305.00 240.00 - 287.00 240.00 - 287.00 VIII k/ WO 16/June 1, 2011 253.00 228.00-234.00 213.50 IX l/ WO 17/ Nov. 25, 2011 267.00 242.00 222.00 X m/ WO 16/July 24, 2011 271.00 - 286.00 259.00 - 274.00 259.00 - 274.00 XI n/ WO 17/Jan. 1, 2012 291.00 281.00 281.00 XII o/ WO 17/April 18, 2012 270.00 248.00 243.00 XIII p/ WO 11/November 11, 2011 258.00 248.00 228.00 ARMM q/ WO 13/ September 2, 2011 232.00 232.00 232.00 a/ ProvideP 22.00 COLA  b/ Granted P P12.00 COLA  c/ Granted P 5.00 or 8.00 wage increase and integrated the P10 COLA under W.O. RB1-13 into the basic pay.  d/ Granted P 10.00 wage increase.Integrated to P15 COLA under W.O. No. RBII-10 into the basic pay. e/ Granted additional P 14 COLA, the P4 under W.O. 15 will be integrated into the basic wage on January 1, 2012  f/ Granted P2-90 wage increase for 5 years (for workers receiving below (P255); P12.50 Conditional Temporary Productivity Allowance  (for workers receiving above P255) g/ Granted P 12 wage increase  h/ Granted P3.00 - P23.00 per day wage increase i/ Granted P12.00 ECOLA for three months  j/ Granted P20.00 wage increase   k/ Granted P15 COLA to be given in 2 tranches: P10 on Jun 1 & P5 on Sept. 1, 2011; integrated into the basic pay the P8 COLA under W.O.14  l/ Granted P 12 wage increase.  m/ Integrated the P17 COLA effective for 6 months; to be integrated into the basic wage thereafter. n/ Granted P15 COLA; P5 effective Jan. 1, 2012 and P10 effective May 1, 2012  o/ Integration of the P15 COLA under W.O.No. 16, Granted P10 COLA for Non-Agri.; P8 COLA (upon effectivity) for Agriculture sector and additional P4 (Plantation) & P6 COLA (for Non-Plantation) effective Dec. 1, 2012; P6 COLA upon effectivity for retail/service establishments & additional P4 (for Retail/Service w/more than 10 workers) & P6 (for R/S w/ not more than 10 workers) effective Dec 1, 2012. p/ Granted P11 wage increase and P4 COLA q/ Granted P10.00 COLA. >> DOLE - National Wages and Productivity Commission << Overtime Pay – Plus 25% of Hourly Rate. Holiday Pay – 200% of the Daily Rate. 13th Month Pay – 1 month pay which must be given not later than December 24 of every year Separation Pay – ½ month pay per year of service Retirement Pay – ½ month pay for every year of service Social Security (Employer’s Contribution) – 6.9% of employee’s monthly wage Health Care (Employer’s Contribution) –P 50.00 to P 375.00 per employee per month depending on the salary range of the employee Night Shift Differential Pay – Plus 10% of the regular wage for each hour of work performed between 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Leave – Every employee who rendered at least one (1) year of service is entitled to a yearly service incentive leave of five (5) days with pay. Maternity Leave – 60 days for normal delivery; 78 days for caesarian delivery Paternity Leave – 7 days Meal and Rest Periods – One hour for lunch break; 15 minutes each for morning and afternoon III. Telecommunication International Calls PLDT Rates 1st. Minute Succeeding minutes US $0.40 US $0.40 Cellular Mobile Phone System Local Abroad Text Call Text Call Globe P 1.00 P6.50 same network and P 7.50 other network or landline P 15.00 $ .40/min Smart P 1.00 P6.50 same network and P 7.50 other network or landline P 15.00 $ .40/min Sun Cellular P 1.00 Unlimited calls to same network P 9.00 $ .30/min Fax Charges Local .40/copy Abroad .80/copy 256 KB Frame relay w/ local loop (Mla. To W. Europe) U$ 22 to 27,000/mo. Internet Service Fees Installation Fee (Email Account) Free to P 800.00 Installation Fee (Web Account) P 500.00 Subscription Rates (Varies depending on the type of plans – monthly, quarterly, semi-annual & annual- & number of hours to be used by the company) P253 to 100,000+ IV. Utilities A. Electricity Rates in PEZA Economic Zones Public Economic Zones Private Economic Zones (Meralco Area) P 4.6488 to P 5.7827 per kWh P 4.6137 per kWh B. Water: Indicative Rates for PEZA Industrial Parks Cebu: Potable P 25.00 to P 48 per m3 Non-Potable P 30 per m3 Laguna: 1st 1,000 m3c meter P 6.00 to P18.00 per m3 Above 1,000 m3 P 8.50 to P 20.00 m3 Batangas: 1st 1,000 m3 P8.00 per m3 Above 1,000 m3 P10.00 per m3