SEC Sets Processing Deadlines with 'Deemed Approved' Status for Unattended Applications
Tax Notes SEC Sets Processing Deadlines with 'Deemed Approved' Status for Unattended Applications
In a move to improve government efficiency and reduce red tape, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued Memorandum Circular No. 07, Series of 2025.
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BIR releases the guidelines and procedures for the registration, filing of returns, and payment of VAT for nonresident digital service providers through the VAT on Digital Services (VDS) Portal
Tax Notes BIR releases the guidelines and procedures for the registration, filing of returns, and payment of VAT for nonresident digital service providers through the VAT on Digital Services (VDS) Portal
In line with the Philippine government’s digital transformation initiatives and pursuant to Republic Act No. 12023 and its implementing rules, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 78-2025 on 29 July 2025.
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Key highlights of Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA)
Tax Notes Key highlights of Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA)
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) circulated Republic Act No. 12214, otherwise known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), through Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 60-2025.
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BIR updates VAT Zero-rating certificate format under CREATE More Act
Tax Notes BIR updates VAT Zero-rating certificate format under CREATE More Act
In response to the amendments introduced under Republic Act (RA) No. 12066, otherwise known as the CREATE MORE Act, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 71-2025, which prescribes a revised format for the Value Added Tax (VAT) Zero-Rating Certificate, that shall be issued by investment promotion agencies (IPAs) to registered business enterprises (RBEs).
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BIR Clarifies Bookkeeping Options for New Business Registrants
Tax Notes BIR Clarifies Bookkeeping Options for New Business Registrants
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 65-2025 to provide clear guidance on the types of Books of Accounts that may be registered by new business taxpayers during the registration process.
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BIR Streamlines Tax Incentives for Education Programs
Tax Notes BIR Streamlines Tax Incentives for Education Programs
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Regulation 13-2025 to simplify the process in availing tax incentives under the Adopt-a-School Act of 1998 (Republic Act No. 8525) last 31 March 2025.
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