The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 03-2025 to set the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for Republic Act (RA) No. 12023, otherwise known as value added tax (VAT) on digital services.
Last 16 January 2025, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 5-2025 amending certain provisions of RMC Nos. 11-2024 (Leases), 12-2024 (Foreign Currency Transactions), 13-2024 (Retirement Benefit Expenses), and 19-2024 (Interest) to align with the provisions of Republic Act No. 11976, otherwise known as the “Ease of Paying Taxes Act” (EOPT Act), and its implementing rules and regulations. Below is a summary of the amendments to the foregoing circulars.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued tax regulations under Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 02-2025 to implement provisions of Republic Act No. 9267, “The Securitization Act of 2004.” The regulations provide tax exemptions for asset transfers and the issuance of asset-backed securities, with a focus on the housing sector.
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 01-2025 on January 6, 2025, to revise the guidelines and procedures for processing excise tax exemption requests for hybrid and purely electric vehicles.
The Philippines has taken a step to boost tourism and enhance the shopping experience for international visitors through Republic Act (RA) No. 12079. This new law allows non-resident foreign tourists to claim a refund on the Value-Added Tax (VAT) they pay when purchasing goods in the country.
Following the discussion on the incentives for Registered Export Enterprises (REEs) and Domestic Market Enterprises (DMEs) under the Create More Act, this article focuses on the period of availment of incentives specifically for projects approved by the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) and other Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) such as the Board of Investments and Philippine Economic Zone Authority, and the creation of a dedicated taxpayer service division for Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs).
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has suspended all audit and related field operations concerning the examination and verification of taxpayers, including their books of accounts, records, and other transactions from December 16, 2024, to January 12, 2025.
Last 27 November 2024, RA No. 12066, otherwise known as the CREATE MORE Act, took effect after its publication.
