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DST Exemption

28 Jul: BIR Removes Photocopies of Credit Restructuring and Extension Documents as Required Attachments in Submitting Summary Listing of Pre-existing Loans

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 72-2020 amending the Part C of RMC 36-2020 relative to mandatory photocopies of documents involving credit extensions and credit restructuring as requirements for Documentary Stamp Tax (DST) exemption.

BIR Clearance Application POGO

16 Jul: BIR Revises Guidelines and Requirements on BIR Clearance Application of POGO Licensees and Service Providers

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) releases Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 64-2020 indicating revisions on guidelines and requirements of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Licensees and Service Providers in applying for BIR clearance. The compliance for BIR clearance application is substantial for POGO Licensees and Providers to secure the resumption of their operations in the Philippines.

BIR Tax Amnesty on Delinquencies

02 Jul: BIR Releases Amendments on Period and Manner of Availment of Tax Amnesty on Delinquencies

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 15-2020 to amend certain provisions of the RR No. 4-2019 relative to Tax Amnesty on Delinquencies (TAD). Under the released amendments, BIR further extends the deadline on the availment of tax amnesty on delinquencies and suspends the due dates for filing and application within the period of the community quarantine.

BIR Online Business Registration

24 Jun: BIR Reminds Online Businesses to Ensure Registration Compliance Under the Tax Code

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 60-2020 emphasizing the required compliance of businesses transacting through digital means. The circular highlights the obligations of online businesses, under the provisions of Section 236 of the Tax Code, to secure registration and tax compliance with BIR.

BIR Receipts Invoices

22 Jun: BIR Releases Amendment Relative to Temporary Measures on the Issuance of Receipts and Invoices

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 59-2020, pursuant to the Republic Act (RA) No. 11469, otherwise known as “Bayanihan to Heal As One Act”, amending the provisions of the RMC No. 47-2020 relative to the released guidelines of temporary measures adopted by taxpayers as a relief in compliance with the agency’s receipting and invoicing requirements.

BIR Mayor Permit

18 Jun: BIR Removes Mayor’s Permit as a Mandatory Requirement for Business Registration

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 57-2020 removing Mayor’s Permit* (MP) as one of the mandatory requirements for registering a business with the agency. The removal is part of the streamlined registration requirements and revised documentary requirements checklist to further ease doing business in the Philippines.