- BIR held a public consultation on November 12, 2024, in Quezon City to discuss VAT on digital services as per Republic Act No. 12023
- The event was led by BIR Commissioner Romeo D. Lumagui Jr. with Assistant Commissioners Larry M. Barcelo and Janette R. Cruz as speakers
- Representatives from the Department of Finance, various sectors, digital service providers, and other stakeholders attended
- Commissioner Lumagui emphasized the importance of updating tax policies to match the digital economy’s growth
- The consultation aimed to foster open dialogue on VAT implementation in digital services
- Proposed regulations include provisions for VAT registration and compliance for both local and foreign digital service providers
- The event featured a Q&A session to address concerns and clarify the proposed VAT regulations
- A recording of the consultation is available on the BIRs official Facebook page for those who could not attend
Source: dailyguardian.com.ph
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