Invest in Bacolod City

Experience the perfect balance of heritage and progress in the Philippines' most business-friendly environment.

Invest Bacolod | The City of Smiles

₱120.9B

2021 GDP

609,314

Population

1.42%

Growth Rate

Intl Standard

Accessibility

Strategic Advantages

Bacolod Infrastructure

Bacolod City is a top-tier hub for IT-BPM, Wholesale/Retail, and Manufacturing. With 16,145 hectares of developed land and superior connectivity to Manila via the Bacolod-Silay Airport, we are the gateway to Western Visayas.

Land UseHectares
Residential5,805
Commercial4,240
Agricultural1,759
Other3,806

Investment Incentives

Tax Exemptions

Up to 5 years exemption from business fees and sales taxes for qualified registered enterprises.

Real Property Tax

Exemption from RPT on new improvements or rehabilitated facilities for a maximum of 5 years.

Priority Areas

Agro-based products, Tourism, Property Development, and Renewable Energy.

Requirements

Minimum capital of ₱1.5M with employment generation of 1 employee per ₱500k-₱1.5M invested.

Partner with the City of Smiles

Bacolod City Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Office (LEDIPO)

Masskara Hall 4, 3rd Floor, Bacolod City Government Center