SECTION 1. SCOPE – Pursuant to Sections 244 and 245 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended (Tax Code), in relation to Section 9 of Republic Act (RA) No. 12214 otherwise known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), these Regulations are hereby promulgated to further amend Section 7(B) of Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 17-2011 by revising guidelines on the allowed deduction which the employer may claim from his/its qualified contribution to employee’s Personal Equity and Retirement Account (PERA) under RA No. 9505, otherwise known as the PERA Act of 2008. SECTION 2. COVERAGE. – These Regulations shall cover qualified employer’s actual contribution made to PERA on July 1, 2025 onwards. SECTION 3. ADDITIONAL DEDUCTION FROM GROSS INCOME FOR PRIVATE EMPLOYERS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO PERA – Section 7(B)(II) of RR No. 17-2011, is hereby amended to read as follows: “Section 7. PERA Contributions and Tax Credit.
SECTION 1. – SCOPE – Pursuant to Sections 244 and 245 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended (Tax Code), in relation to Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 25 of Republic Act (RA) No. 12214, or the “Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act” (CMEPA), these Regulations are hereby promulgated to implement the amendments to Sections 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, and 42 of the Tax Code. SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS – For purposes of these Regulations, the following terms shall be taken to mean as follows: a. Shares of stock – refer to shares of stock of a corporation, warrants, options, as well as units of participation in partnerships (except general professional partnership), joint stock companies, joint accounts, joint ventures taxable as corporations, associations, and recreation or amusement clubs (such as golf, polo or similar clubs),
SECTION 1. SCOPE – Pursuant to Sections 244 and 245 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended (Tax Code), in relation to Sections 17 and 25 of Republic Act (RA) No. 12214, otherwise known as the “Capital Markets Efficiency Promotions Act” (CMEPA), these Regulations are hereby promulgated to implement the rate adjustment of STT and impositions of the STT on the sale or exchange of domestic shares of stocks and other securities listed and traded through a foreign stock exchange under Section 127 Tax Code. SECTION 2. DEFINITION OF TERMS – For purposes of these Regulations, the following definition of words and phrases are hereby adopted: (a) Shares of stock shall refer to shares of stock of a corporation, warrants, options, as well as units of participation in partnership (except general professional partnerships), joint stock companies, joint accounts, joint ventures taxable as corporations, associations, and recreation or
Implementing the Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) Rate Adjustments and Amendments to the Documents and Papers Not Subject to DST Under Republic Act No. 12214, Otherwise Known as the “Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act” SECTION 1 . SCOPE – Pursuant to Sections 244 and 255 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended (Tax Code), in relation to Sections 19,20,21,23, and 25 of Republic Act (RA) No. 12214, otherwise known as “Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act” (CMEPA), these Regulations are hereby promulgated to implement the rate adjustments for DST under Sections 174, 176, and 179 of the tax Code and the amendments to the documents and papers not subject to DST under Section 199 of the same Code. SECTION 2. COVERAGE – These Regulations shall cover documents, loan agreements, instruments, papers, acceptances, assignments, sales and transfers of the obligation, right or property incident thereto in respect of the transactions
This Circular is issued to inform all concerned parties of the validity period of the Certificates of Accreditation that are set to expire on July 31, 2025 under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 107-2019. Developers/dealers/suppliers/pseudo-suppliers of “Sales Machines/Software” whose Certificate of Accreditation are valid until July 31,2025 and onwards must apply for a new accreditation following the policies and procedures prescribed under Revenue Memorandum Order (RMO) No. 24-2023. Additionally, invoices and other accounting records generated by these systems must comply with the requirements set forth in the Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 7-2024. Moreover, pursuant to RR No. 6-2022, all Permits to Use (PTU) Cash Register Machines (CRMs), Point-of-Sale (POS) and Other Similar Sales Machines/Software do not expire and do not need to be cancelled or revoked upon expiry of the Certificate of Accreditation of the Software that was used during applications for the sales machine’s/software’s PTU.
Amending pertinent provisions of Revenue Regulations No. 25-2003, as Amended, to Implement Section 149 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as Further Amended Under Section 18 of Republic Act No. 12214, Otherwise Known as the ” Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act” Section 1. SCOPE – Pursuant to Section 244 and 245 of the National Internal Revenue Code of 1997, as amended (Tax Code), in relation to Sections 18 and 25 of Republic Act (RA) No. 12214, otherwise known as the “Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act” (CMEPA), these Regulations are hereby promulgated to amend Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 25-2003, as amended, in relation to RR No. 5-2018, mainly for the purpose of removing pick-ups from the list of tax-exempt automobiles. Section 149 of the Tax Code, as further amended by Section 18 of the CMEPA, which now reads, as follows: “SEC.149. Automobiles – There shall be levied, assessed and
I. Background Pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 12023 and its implementing rules under Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 3-2025, digital services rendered by Nonresident Digital Service Providers (NRDSPs) to consumers in the Philippines are now subject to VAT. In line with the digitalization efforts of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to align with international standards, the VAT on Digital Services (VDS) Portal was developed to facilitate the registration, filing of returns, and payment of VAT by NRDSPs. II. Objectives This Circular is hereby issued to provide guidelines and procedures on the registration, filing of returns, and payment of VAT by NRDSPs through the VDS Portal and clarify the imposition of penalties on the late filing and payment of VAT. III. Definition of Terms IV. General Guidelines v. Procedures
BACKGROUND Pursuant to Republic Act (RA) No. 12023 and its implementing rules under Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 3-2025, digital services rendered by Nonresident Digital Service Providers (NRDSPs) to consumers in the Philippines are now subject to VAT. In line with the digitalization efforts in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to align with international standards, the VAT on Digital Services (VDS) Portal was developed to facilitate the registration, filing of returns, and payment of VAT by NRDSPs. OBJECTIVES This Circular is hereby issued to provide guidelines and procedures on the registration, filing of returns, and payment of VAT by NRDSPs through the VDS Portal and clarify the imposition of penalties on the late filing and payment of VAT DEFINITION OF TERMS GENERAL GUIDELINES PROCEDURES EFFECTIVITY All internal revenue officials, employees and others concerned are hereby enjoined to gibe this Circular as wide publicity as possible. This Circular shall take effect
In all my years working in Corporate Secretarial Services, I’ve noticed that the importance of the Corporate Secretary position in Philippines is often overlooked—especially by start-up corporations. The role of the Corporate Secretary in Philippines is important, just like any other officers and corporations should invest in. Most common misconceptions about the Corporate Secretary in Philippines is that anyone can just be appointed as Corporate Secretary and hiring one from outside of the organization is just an unnecessary expense. In reality, however, Corporate Secretaries in Philippines carries legal responsibilities. Aside from the basic requirements that the Corporate Secretary in Philippines must be citizen and resident, they play vital role in setting up the Corporation. The role requires some knowledge of basic corporate laws and rules, governance, and regulatory frameworks. A qualified Corporate Secretary helps avoid costly penalties, legal disputes, and reputational damage—making them a strategic investment, not a sunk cost.
Clarification on Certain Issues Pertaining to Compliance with the Documentary Requirements in Availing Value-Added Tax (VAT) Zero-Rating on Local Purchases of Duly-Registered Business Enterprises (RBEs) III. Repealing Clause All revenue issuances and BIR Rulings inconsistent herewith are hereby amended, modified or revoked accordingly.
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