Procedure

  1. Exporter fills up the TTE form which can be downloaded from www.edc.net.ph. Copies are also available with EMB, CITEM, BITR, PHILEXPORT & nearest DTI provincial offices.
  2. The TTE form must be filed at relevant agencies at least two(2) working days before the exact date of departure or travel.
  3. The relevant organization approves and issues the Recommendation and submits to the EDC Secretariat
  4. The EDC Secretariat endorses the recommendation to the Revenue Department of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA).
  5. The exporter or his/her authorized representative may apply online for the release of the Travel Tax Exemption Certificate (TTEC) thru https://tieza.gov.ph/privacy-policy-travel-tax-exemption/ or claim the TTEC personally at TIEZA’s office which will be presented to the carrier or its agents issuing the ticket.