- BIR issued Revenue Regulations No. 2-2026 granting VAT exemptions for transactions involving indigenous natural gas, aggregated gas, and electricity generated from them, as per Republic Act No. 12120.
- Exemptions apply to sales and purchases by aggregators, resellers, suppliers, authorized electricity generation facilities, and end-users, but only for the indigenous portion of aggregated gas.
- VAT exemption also covers electricity and ancillary services produced from indigenous natural gas or qualifying aggregated gas.
- Entities must secure endorsement and certification from the Department of Energy to qualify.
- The regulation aims to lower energy costs, promote cleaner energy, and support national energy security.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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