- The Philippines issued new regulations granting VAT exemption for indigenous natural gas and related power generation, under Republic Act No. 12120.
- The exemption covers sales and purchases of indigenous natural gas, aggregated gas (only the indigenous portion), and electricity generated from such gas, including ancillary services.
- Transactions must be certified by the Department of Energy, with specific documentation required from suppliers and generation facilities.
- Safeguards are included to prevent misuse, and entities cannot claim similar incentives under multiple laws.
- The regulations take effect 15 days after publication on the BIR website on March 17, 2026.
Source: vitallaw.com
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