The Philippine BIR has issued Circular No. 47-2025, detailing VAT rules for foreign digital service providers starting 1 June 2025. Registration is required only if annual sales exceed PHP 3 million, and no local tax representative is needed. The simplified process supports fair competition and reduces compliance burdens, aligning with international digital tax practices.
The Philippines Implement VAT on Foreign Digital Services
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The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 47-2025, providing detailed guidance on the implementation of VAT on digital services supplied by foreign providers to Filipino consumers and non-VAT registered resident businesses, effective 1 June 2025.
A new simplified VAT registration portal has been launched. Foreign providers are only required to register once their annual sales exceed PHP 3 million (approx. €47,128). Importantly, there is no obligation to appoint a local tax agent or fiscal representative to register.
This move aligns the Philippines with global trends in taxing cross-border digital services, ensuring fair competition between local and foreign suppliers. The high registration threshold and simplified process lower the compliance burden, encouraging voluntary compliance without creating major barriers to market entry.
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