- Senate in the Philippines approves bill introducing VAT for Foreign Digital Service Providers
- Government aims to establish equality between domestic and foreign providers
- House of Representatives and Senate both adopt bill on third and final reading
- Next step is review by Congress Committee and transmission to President
- Timeline for implementation includes preparation by tax authority
- New regulatory framework will reshape digital economy landscape
- Scope includes digital marketplaces, subscription-based platforms, and independent providers
- Providers will be required to charge, collect, and remit VAT to tax authorities
Source: 1stopvat.com
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