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The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is a multilateral foreign chamber with 48 years of business excellence in promoting European interests in the Philippines and vice versa. We offer membership as well as a wide portfolio of professional business services in order to assist members, clients, and partners with their business interests in visibility and contact building, business networking or company matching, accessing new market or partnership opportunities, and concerns relating to government policies/regulations (advocacy work).
Our goal is to provide close assistance to prospective investors in entering the market, facilitate the expansion of the business interest in the Philippines and Europe, and create a collaborative environment through business to business (B2B) cooperation.
Why the Philippines
The ECCP continues to promote the Philippines as an ideal destination for investing and setting up a business. With its increasing economic growth and young workforce, the Philippines provides business opportunities to attract foreign investors and showcase the potential of doing business here. The ECCP supports foreign investors in different areas to help them get started.
The Philippines offers a dynamic market, strategic location, young talent pool, and a steadily growing economy, making it one of Southeast Asia’s top investment destinations.
Doing Business in the Philippines Guidebooks
The Doing Business in the Philippines (DBIP) guidebook is an annual publication that aims to provide new potential investors with complete and updated information about the country, laws, policies, procedures, and regulations. The guide aims to increase investor confidence and equip them with the ability to make well-informed business and investment decisions. Some of the topics include taxation, employment, immigration, intellectual property, and dispute resolution among others.
If you would like to learn more about the Philippine market, specific industry sectors, identify business partners, or invest in the Philippines, the ECCP is the chamber of choice to realize your business plans.
Entering the European and Philippine markets
We offer a variety of Business Development Services to assist foreign and local companies who are interested in entering the European and Philippine markets with their products and services.
Streamlining your operations
In order for your company to streamline its operations, ECCP provides Business Technical Support services such as Consultancy, Accounting, VAT refund services, and even office spaces to fit your needs.
VAT recovery
Your company and its subsidiaries can recover VAT on business expenses such as:
- Fuel (airline refueling included) and Aviation Logistics
- Road tolls and road user charge
- Travel and Transportation expenses, such as taxi fares and public transport fares
- DDP (Delivery Duty Paid) Import VAT (Value Added Tax)
- Accommodations
- Food, drinks, and restaurant services
- Admission to fairs, exhibitions, conventions, forums, and the like
- Expenditures on luxuries, amusements, and entertainment
- Supply Chain activities: goods, materials, and equipment ordered abroad and professional services
- Rentals and other services of the businesses in foreign countries being paid for by a Philippine company
- Mobile and Telecommunications; and others
Current listings
European companies looking for Philippine partners, distributors and buyers. Each listing has its own inquiry form.
The company is keen with working with Energy Companies, Municipalities in need of energy solutions, and Risk and Disaster Management Firms. Learn more and inquire
With an aggregate experience of 97 years, the Manufacturer builds chokes and transformers and, develops innovative solutions that meet the highest technical requirements. Learn more and inquire
The company develops solutions for industrial pre-crushing and fine grinding processes in the food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and raw materials industries. Learn more and inquire
Events, organised for you
The ECCP has been organizing and managing events for 48 years since 1978. The Chamber is committed to organizing high-quality events for both our members and non-members through forums, government dialogues and advocacy-driven special events, networking and sports events, as well as technical briefings or product launches.
Forums and summits
We organize high-level engagements through forums and summits with speakers from the public and private sectors.
Luncheon meetings
We invite government officials as keynote speakers to discuss updates on current policies and advocacies.
Industry talks
We conduct industry talks to provide members an opportunity to discuss their advocacies.
Pocket learning sessions
We have pocket learning sessions aimed at discussing topics that are accessible and easy to digest.
Virtual events
The ECCP conducts virtual events to cater to a wider audience.
Networking socials
We gather members and stakeholders through our networking socials.
Sport events
Our sport events bring together C-level executives in a game of camaraderie.
The Chamber has the full capacity to provide logistical support as well as organize and implement your business events physically or virtually. Our team offers holistic management from event preparation, actual events, up to post-event documentation.
We are flexible in our approach and can tailor our services to your requirements to ensure that your company’s event objectives are achieved.
Fairs & More Inc.
The chamber's subsidiary and the official Philippine Representative Office of Deutsche Messe, Koelnmesse and Messe München.
Fairs and More Inc., a subsidiary of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), is the official Philippine Representative Office of Deutsche Messe, Koelnmesse and Messe München. Headquartered in Germany, these fair organizers are some of the world’s leading and largest companies which operate internationally-recognized trade fairs on consumer goods, electronics, information technologies, food & beverage, building materials and various industries around the globe.
With the European Union’s current Generalized System of Preferences Plus or GSP+ scheme which provides zero tariff privileges for the Philippines, and with the EU as one of the biggest and fastest growing market for Philippine goods, we believe that now is the best time for Philippine manufacturers and exporters to plan their international exposure and increase their exports worldwide.
Go Global With Us: recognizing the vast opportunities available for Filipinos around the world, we aim to bring you trade shows that will cater to your specific requirements. Fairs and More, Inc. is also a local partner of Reed Exhibitions, Hyve Group, and Sinoexpo InformaMarkets, representing various trade fairs globally including in the UK, China, Thailand, and Japan, among others.
Trade Fairs Organizers
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Whichever platform you select with this powerful marketing opportunity, you’re sure to benefit from establishing your brand through the ECCP Network.
A desk, a room, or an address in Makati
The Chamber is opening our office spaces to companies and organizations that do not have available spaces of their own. We have both virtual and physical spaces available suited for every company’s needs. Located in the bustling business district of Makati, our office has access to various amenities and services. Our virtual office space provides online businesses a physical address, a business centre, and mail and parcel receiving.
As part of the ECCP’s commitment to be of service to the European-Philippine business community, we continue to provide high-quality services that help businesses establish their brands in the Philippines.
- 5 sqm desk space at ECCP
- Access via biometric system
- Wifi access
- Secure storage (mobile pedestal with lock)
- Access to the pantry with complimentary refreshments
- Access to Conference Room equipped with projector, screen, and mobile whiteboards
- Inclusive Utilities: Air-conditioning, power, and water supply for regular 8-hour operation (8 am-5 pm)
- Photocopy services available, subject to service fees
- Bi-weekly schedule desk cleaning
- A 22 sqm room at ECCP
- Buendia / Ayala view
- Access via biometric system
- Wifi access
- Secure storage (mobile pedestal with lock)
- Access to the pantry with complimentary refreshments
- Access to Conference Room equipped with projector, screen, and mobile whiteboards
- Inclusive Utilities: Air-conditioning, power, and water supply for regular 8-hour operation (8 am-5 pm)
- Photocopy services available, subject to service fees
- Bi-weekly schedule desk cleaning
- Use of ECCP Address for fulfilling government requirements and business registration
- Serves as your Business Centre
- Mail and Parcel receiving
- Use of ECCP Address in SEC Registration
- Serves as your Business Centre
- Mail and Parcel receiving
- Local number provided
Strengthening EU-Philippines collaboration
ECCP supports the advocacy priorities of the Delegation of the European Union to the Philippines, EU member states, European countries and companies.
The Projects Department is committed to strengthening EU-Philippines collaboration by advancing shared development goals. Through economic initiatives, governance advocacy, environmental efforts, and capacity-building, ECCP drives impactful change while fostering a resilient, competitive, and sustainable Philippine economy.
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) with the financial support of the European Union through the Bangsamoro Agri Enterprise Program (BAEP) is implementing the 4-year CRESCENT Project or “Creating REsponsible, Sustainable and Competitive ENTerprises” Project.
The CRESCENT project’s overall objective is to contribute to a peaceful, cohesive, secure, and inclusively developed Bangsamoro by promoting rural and value chain development. Its specific objective is to elaborate and facilitate the agri-business development and promotion strategy through the creation of responsible, sustainable, and competitive enterprises in the BARMM Agribusiness sector as well as initiating investment and export promotion activities.
This partnership strengthens ECCP’s commitment to help its members tap into international development opportunities, enhance engagement, and expand global footprint. All access to DevelopmentAid’s services under this partnership will be facilitated exclusively through ECCP, ensuring a coordinated and member-focused approach.
Race To Zero is the largest and most credible net zero campaign rallying non-state actors (business, cities, regions, finance, education and healthcare institutions) to halve global emissions by 2030. Accelerators build support for the campaign, encourage non-state actors to join the net zero movement and accelerate net zero action.
The PATHWAY project started in January 2021 with the goal of strengthening the “University-enterprise cooperation” through promotion of entrepreneurship and employability of graduates. PATHWAY is a structural project that aims to have a nationwide impact by enhancing the entrepreneurial and employability culture of Higher Education Institutions in the Philippines in order to meet labor market demands and governmental reforms.
The project also supports the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) in advancing national reforms by implementing pilot initiatives, developing policy recommendations, and promoting a long-term culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across the higher education landscape.
The ECCP, with the support of HIVOS, a Dutch NGO, is implementing the Open Contracting Project in the Province of South Cotabato. The main objective of the project is to be able to develop use cases with the Provincial Government of South Cotabato in increasing disclosure of relevant contracting information that leads to increased investor confidence and local competitiveness.
Through its participation in the OGP Local Program, South Cotabato adopted open contracting practices supported by multi-sectoral dialogues, leading to the creation of online and offline mechanisms for transparent procurement. These efforts have improved trust, efficiency, and business interest in the province, with the ECCP aiming to replicate the model in other regions.
Integrity Initiative is a private-sector led effort to help the Philippines escape from the vicious cycle of corruption that not only has exacerbated poverty but also prevented the operation of a level playing field for business. Spearheaded by the Makati Business Club and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines in late 2009, the initiative calls for a collective action among ethical foreign and local business enterprises that are craving for fair market conditions.
Ultimately, the initiative aims to earn for the country more foreign investments, more employment opportunities, and less poverty, resulting from international recognition that the Philippines is serious in its fight against corruption.
The project started in November 2017 with the objective of developing a country-wide culture of integrity through multi-sectoral Local Government Integrity Circles. In this project, ECCP is tasked to promote the LoGIC Network partner LGUs and localities as the preferred investment destinations, and to have integrity building efforts counted in the overall assessment of the investment readiness and/or competitiveness of localities.
A project led by ECCP and implemented in partnership with 7 European bilateral chambers of commerce based in the country, the EU-Philippines Business Network (EPBN) aims to strengthen the trade and investment relationship between EU and the Philippines. This EU co-funded project provides an integrated business support system for European enterprises that are interested in gaining access to high-potential business opportunities not only in the country but in the ASEAN region as well.
DevelopmentAid, through the ECCP
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with DevelopmentAid, a global leader in development sector intelligence, funding data, and international collaboration.
This partnership strengthens ECCP’s commitment to help its members tap into international development opportunities, enhance engagement, and expand global footprint. All access to DevelopmentAid’s services under this partnership will be facilitated exclusively through ECCP, ensuring a coordinated and member-focused approach.
Through ECCP, members will gain exclusive access to:
- A wide range of international funding opportunities, including tenders, grants, and calls for proposals from major donors and development agencies
- Sector-specific market intelligence and tailored tools to support strategic decision-making, international engagement, and business growth
- Free attendance to all DevelopmentAid-hosted webinars, featuring a wide range of topics including industry insights and donor trends
- Joint visibility initiatives and promotional campaigns to increase exposure within the global development and donor community
ECCP is uniquely positioned to connect members with actionable project opportunities and help navigate the international development landscape. For more information, please contact the ECCP at info@eccp.com.
Enhancing Competitiveness through Continuing Professional Training
Through the ECCP Competency Hub, ECCP Members & clients are able to access talent management programs that will allow for the continuous improvement of today’s most important company asset: your people.
The ECCP believes that human capital is one of the most important components of a successful business model. It is in this framework that the ECCP has created the ECCP Competency Hub in order to further aid the paradigm shift in viewing training as a crucial investment rather than just another expense. More and more, business success is defined by the education, experience, and capabilities of its human capital.
The ECCP Competency Hub offers programs under three main Program Clusters:
Aside from conducting public-run programs, the ECCP Competency Hub is also open to provide in-house and customized programs for companies who wish to conduct programs for their employees.
Partner Facilitators
Customer Success Stories
I have learned a lot from the recent Negotiation Skills Workshop For the “New Normal” Business Environment. Clive is very enthusiastic during our 4-day session despite of the different training set up and he also encouraged us to practice our Negotiation Skills even in our daily lives. Kudos to Clive and ECCP!
I like how the concepts are being research-based. I also learned a lot on how the speaker facilitated well the digital training. It was seamless. He was very composed throughout the session which I can emulate. I specifically appreciate the concepts of safe space for both coach and coachee and the use of silence.
If you would like to learn more about the Philippine market, the ECCP is the chamber of choice to realize your business plans.
Our goal is to provide close assistance to prospective investors in entering the market, facilitate the expansion of the business interest in the Philippines and Europe, and create a collaborative environment through business to business (B2B) cooperation.