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Makati · Founded 1988

Enhancing business relations between France and the Philippines.

Established in 1988, the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines is a non-stock, non-profit and self-sustaining organization. Our mission is to serve our 170+ members and enhance business relations between France and the Philippines.

Cover of Doing Business in the Philippines, CCI France Philippines’ own guide, over a black and white Makati skyline
Doing Business in the Philippines, a guide for investors
01 / The chamber

A non-stock, non-profit organization since 1988

Located in the business district of Makati, the chamber provides a wide range of business support services to better approach the French and Filipino markets.

As a key leader in fostering the French community in the Philippines, the chamber remains committed to strengthening connections within its network. Through memorable annual events, it promotes this vibrant community, expands global partnerships, and highlights the strong ties between France and the Philippines.

Connect with over 170+ members of CCI France Philippines and access the worldwide network of CCI France International, including more than 34,000 members across 94 countries.

1988Founded
184+active members
200events launched
5,000+people participated
80+missions completed
02 / Why the Philippines

What the chamber tells prospective investors

Their own case for the market, printed on their home page.

  1. A highly competitive domestic economy with a strong average growth performance of 5.6% in 2024.
  2. The second largest archipelago in the world, a natural and strategic location for firms that want access to bountiful resources.
  3. A highly educated workforce with a 96.5% literacy rate.
  4. Ongoing infrastructure expansion through the Build, Better, More Program.
  5. Its highest-ever credit rating, ranging from BBB+ to A-.
  6. Competitive start-up costs for foreign businesses.
  7. A diverse consumer market of 118 million Filipinos.
03 / Business support

What the chamber does for a member's own business

Six business services, from a prospecting mission to a VAT refund.

Prospecting Mission

A business meeting programme that identifies and meets potential business partners from the Philippines, presenting the client’s commercial offer to prospects the chamber has selected and contacted.

Prospecting Mission with Test Sur Offre

A hybrid mission: meet business partners and collect information on the product or service in the local market, including an interview guide and evaluation criteria.

Test Sur Offre

A product-testing mission that gathers information to analyse and confirm the local market’s interest in a product or service.

Market Study

A study built to specifications drawn up with the client, measuring the business potential of a foreign product or service: the market overview, distributor and consumer expectations, and quantitative monitoring.

Business Center

Postal domiciliation and office space rental at the chamber’s Ayala Avenue business centre, a portage service for hiring and payroll, and company set-up for non-Filipino nationals.

VAT Reclaim

A VAT refund service, with CCI France International, for foreign companies recovering French VAT on trade fairs, restaurants, vehicle rental and other eligible expenses; fees run 6 to 10% of the amount refunded.

Business Services

04 / Committees

Six sector committees

The chamber’s six committees, with the chair or chairs for each.

Infrastructure & Construction
Sustainability
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Energy and Renewable Energy
Joint Maritime
Young Professionals

Every committee, its chair and its objectives

05 / Calendar

What is on

Dates, venues and registration on this site.

06 / Recognition

Who the chamber recognises

CCI France Philippines names one Élite Member and nineteen Patron Members, its equivalent of a sponsor wall.

Elite Member1
Banco De Oro Unibank Inc. logo
Patron Members19
Artelia Philippines logo
Asia Datawords 24/7 Philippines, Inc. logo
AXA Philippines logo
AXA Asian Markets Services
Ceva Logistics Philippines
CPAC Global
CWC Interiors
Essilor Manufacturing Philippines Inc. logo
Air France
Jewelmer logo
Jones Lang LaSalle Philippines logo
L'Oréal Philippines logo
Vienovo logo
Groupe SEB
OCEA S.A. Philippines logo
EuroAsia Group of Companies logo
10Inch
BDB Law
Total Energies logo

The full member directory, by tier

07 / News

What the chamber is saying

Featured news: recent headlines, each with the date it carries.

22 September 2026
BUILT FOR EVERY ROAD: MICHELIN STRENGTHENS ITS COMMITMENT TO PHILIPPINE MOBILITY
16 September 2026
A New School Year Begins at the Lycée Français de Manille!
14 September 2026
Welcome EarthTone Advisors!
10 September 2026
Air France’s non-stop flights from Manila to Paris are back from 19 October 2026
4 September 2026
From Brunch to Apéro: Discover the Many Ways to Experience Bistrot Le Coucou

The newsroom

Enhance your visibility and network with French and Filipino businesses.

Enhancing business relations between France and the Philippines. Connect with over 170+ members of CCI France Philippines and access the worldwide network of CCI France International, including more than 34,000 members across 94 countries.