- BIR issued guidelines for VAT compliance for nonresident digital service providers (NRDSPs) on 29 July 2025.
- NRDSPs are subject to a 12 percent VAT on digital services consumed in the Philippines from 2 June 2025.
- NRDSPs must register via the VDS portal or through a Philippine resident third party service provider.
- Appointment of a third party service provider must be notified to the BIR within 30 days.
- VAT returns and payments are due by the 25th day of the month following each taxable quarter.
- Payments must be made through the VDS portal or as prescribed by the BIR.
- NRDSPs cannot claim VAT refunds but can amend forms to reflect overpayments for future quarters.
- BIR may verify NRDSPs’ sales declarations and inform them of discrepancies for correction.
- Non-compliance may result in surcharges, penalties, interest, criminal liability, and site blocking.
- Discrepancies not rectified may lead to administrative and criminal sanctions.
Source: taxathand.com
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