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Expansion Timeline Templates

Realistic timelines for market entry based on actual data. Spoiler alert: Everything takes longer than you think.

Philippines Expansion Timeline

Total Timeline

3-5 months

Fastest Possible

12 weeks

Typical Reality

20 weeks

1

Pre-Launch Research

2-3 weeks

5 tasks
Market analysis & competitor research
Strategy
Legal structure evaluation (PEZA vs non-PEZA)
Legal
Location scouting (Manila vs Cebu vs Clark)
Operations
Initial talent market assessment
HR
Budget planning & ROI projections
Finance
2

Legal Entity Setup

4-6 weeks

5 tasks
3

Infrastructure Setup

3-4 weeks

5 tasks
4

Talent Acquisition

4-6 weeks

5 tasks
5

Operational Launch

2-3 weeks

5 tasks

Total Tasks

25

Critical Path Items

19

Dependencies

12+

Critical Path Warnings

Legal Dependencies

Many tasks cannot start until legal entity is established

Government Delays

Add 20-30% buffer for government approvals

Hiring Timelines

Key hires often take 2x longer than planned

Compliance Setup

Cannot skip compliance even if behind schedule

Pro Tips

  • Start legal entity setup immediately - it gates everything else
  • Hire your country lead 2 months before launch
  • Build relationships with local partners early
  • Never skip compliance to save time - it always backfires

Download Timeline Templates

Master Timeline Template

Comprehensive Gantt chart with all dependencies

Excel2.4 MB

Quick Start Checklist

Essential tasks for first 30 days

PDF450 KB

Project Plan Template

Ready-to-use project plan for your PM tool

MS Project1.8 MB

Executive Dashboard

High-level timeline for board presentations

PowerPoint3.2 MB

All templates include detailed task lists, dependencies, and owner assignments

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