- Philippines imposes 12 percent VAT on foreign B2C digital services
- Aims to create a more competitive environment for local digital service providers
- Other countries in the region have also introduced digital tax regulations
- Foreign digital service providers responsible for collecting, assessing, and remitting VAT
- Anticipated to generate PHP 83.8 billion between 2024 and 2028
- Definition of digital service and digital service provider provided in Senate Bill 2528
- VAT registration required if gross sales exceed PHP 3 million in 12 months
- VAT remittance process outlined for B2C and B2B transactions
- VAT exemptions for certain online educational services
- Online marketplaces must also pay VAT on transactions made by nonresident sellers on their platform
Source: aseanbriefing.com
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