Ease of Doing Business

Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act of 2018

Anti-Red Tape Act

An act to improve efficiency in the delivery of government service to the public by reducing bureaucratic red tape preventing graft and corruption, and providing penalties thereof.

When was Anti-Red Tape Act (ARTA) enacted?

any regulation, rule, or administrative procedure or system that is ineffective or detrimental in achieving its intended objectives and, as a result, produces slow, suboptimal, and undesirable social outcomes

any individual whether or not officially involved in the operation of a government office or agency who has access to people working therein, and whether or not in collusion with them, facilitates speedy completion of transactions for pecuniary gain or any other advantage or consideration

This index is a ranking system established by the World Bank Group. Higher rankings indicate better, usually simpler regulations for businesses and stronger protections of property rights.

When was the Ease of doing business act signed into law?

Ease of doing business act applies to all government offices and agencies in the Legislative Department including local government units; GOCCs, and other government instrumentalities, located in the Philippines or aboard, that provide services covering business related and non-business transactions as defined in the IRR.

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Answer explanation

Ease of doing business act applies to all government offices and agencies in the EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT including local government units; GOCCs, and other government instrumentalities, located in the Philippines or aboard, that provide services covering business related and non-business transactions as defined in the IRR.

This key reform states that the EODB law seeks to cut the red tape involved in business registration and permit renewals. A unified application form will be required for business permits and renewals. A one-stop-shop will also be established to house agencies involved in starting a business including: treasury, business and licensing office, and zoning office.

• Standard turnaround time for government transactions

• Enhancement of Anti-corruption policy

• Faster processing of business permits and licenses

• Automated business registration process

• Establishment of citizen's charter