- The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue issued VAT rules for foreign digital service providers.
- Foreign providers must register online with the BIR by June 1, 2025.
- VAT will apply to transactions starting June 2, 2025.
- Deadlines may be extended by the Commissioner of Internal Revenue during the transition.
- The regulation is effective April 2, 2025, or upon publication in the Official Gazette or BIR website, whichever is earlier.
- This formalizes tax obligations for foreign digital platforms in the Philippines.
Source: globalvatcompliance.com
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