Manufacture of spacecraft and launch vehicles, satellites, planetary probes, orbital, shuttles
Manufacture of spacecraft and launch vehicles.
Includes
- satellites
- planetary probes
- orbital
- shuttles
Excludes
- Manufacture of parachutes (class 3030 exclusion) 1392
- Manufacture of military ordinance and ammunitions (class 3030 exclusion) 2520
- Manufacture of telecommunication equipment for satellites (class 3030 exclusion) 2630
- Manufacture of aircraft instrumentation and aeronautical instruments (class 3030 exclusion) 2651
- Manufacture of air navigation systems (class 3030 exclusion) 2651
- Manufacture of lighting equipment for aircraft (class 3030 exclusion) 2740
- Manufacture of ignition parts and other electrical parts for internal combustion engines (class 3030 exclusion) 2790
- Manufacture of pistons, piston rings and carburetors (class 3030 exclusion) 2811
- Manufacture of aircraft launching gear, aircraft carrier catapults and related equipment (class 3030 exclusion) 2829
Foreign ownership
This activity is not on the 12th Foreign Investment Negative List. A foreign investor may hold up to 100%, subject to the minimum-capital rules below.
Recommended route
Foreign-owned corporation
Up to 100% foreign equity (SEC)
One Person Corporation
A single foreign owner
Branch office
Extension of a foreign parent
Entity types
Which structure fits depends on your goal. Rows that suit this activity are highlighted. Open a row for the full detail.
| Structure | 100% foreign | Sell locally | No PH partner | No capital floor | No entity | Min. capital |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic corporationFits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | USD 200k |
| One Person CorporationFits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | USD 200k |
| Branch officeFits | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | USD 200k |
| Representative officeFits | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | USD 30k |
| Local corporation, minority foreign | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ | Lower / none |
| Employer of RecordFits | – | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | None |
| Product holdingFits | – | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | None |
Registration path
- 1
SEC
Incorporate the entity
- 2
BIR
Tax registration and books
- 3
LGU
Barangay clearance and Mayor’s permit
- 4
Regulator
Sector license, if the activity needs one
Emerhub files each step with the government; you provide the documents and information.
Minimum paid-up capital
| Situation | USD | PHP |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic-market enterprise (>40% foreign)Paid-up capital for foreign equity above 40% serving the local market. Legal basis: FIA (RA 7042 as amended). | $200,000 | ≈ ₱11.4M |
| Reduced thresholdAt least 50 direct employees, or advanced technology. Legal basis: FIA (RA 7042 as amended). | $100,000 | ≈ ₱5.7M |
| Export enterpriseExports at least 60% of output. Legal basis: Corporation Code (RA 11232). | ≈ $88 | ₱5,000 |
| Retail trade enterpriseMinimum paid-up capital for foreign retail. Legal basis: RA 11595. | ≈ $439k | ₱25,000,000 |
Bold is the figure the law sets; the other column is an approximate conversion at ₱57 to USD 1.