The Freeport offers versatile accessibility doorways to any key cities in the region with its airport, sea harbors, extensive road network, and cyberspace connection through worldwide satellite uplink and downlink facilities.

SBFZ boasts of four core investment areas: Central Business District, Subic Gateway, Subic Bay Industrial Park, and Subic Techno Park - that collectively serve as the cornerstones of its progressively dynamic trade and industry. Manufacturing-related businesses; electronic communications technology: marine transportation and cargo shipping; banking; and education are among Subic Bay's commercial ventures that yield investment and consequently generate jobs.

Backed by the Philippines' liberal foreign investment policies that offer an auspicious business climate, SBFZ provides a business haven that offers investors a competitive advantage in the global market.

Investors planning to locate their company in Subic Bay are given various competitive advantages:

1. Zero tax and tariff on imports decree ensures the free flow of goods and capital within the Freeport.
   
   
2. Local and national taxes exemption policy frees registered enterprises of:
   
   
   • mayor's permit fee
   • taxes implemented on franchise and property
   • excise and ad valorem taxes
   • value-added taxes.
     
     
3. Unrestricted foreign ownership system welcomes 100% foreign owned companies to invest in economic activities within the Freeport.
   
   
4. Liberal Foreign Exchange regulations generate a healthy capital and profit repatriation.
   
   
5. Residency Visas are made available to foreign investors and nationals. Investors may choose from
   
   
   • Working Permit and Subic Special Work Visa
   • Subic Special Investor's Visa
   • Permanent Residency Visa.
     
     
6. 14-Day No Visa Privilege allows foreign nationals of entry to Subic Bay either for business or tourism purposes, even without Visa application prior to entrance.

The SBMA Investment Processing Department (IPD) handles all endeavors with regard to investing in the Freeport from application to registration. The IPD is located at Bldg. 225, Dewey Ave., Central Business District with telephone numbers (047) 252- 4633 / 252- 4636.

Potential investors acquire complete data through SBFZ's Geographic Information System, a computer system that captures, analyzes, and displays data related to the position on the earth's surface. Investors are given access to complete data on prospective land areas.