- The Philippines has issued Joint Administrative Order (JAO) 001-2025, mandating exporters to provide cross-border electronic invoices as part of new customs procedures introduced by the Committee on Pre-border Technical Verification and Cross-border Electronic Invoicing.
- The Cross-border E-Invoicing System (CEI) will require real-time submission of digitally signed e-invoices for all goods imported by air or sea, with penalties for non-compliance.
- Key deadlines for implementation include registration within 30 days of the Customs Order, mandatory use of CEI for specific cargo within 60 days, and compliance for all other imports within 90 days of the Order’s issuance.
Source: Sovos
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