- Philippines’ legislature has approved legislation for VAT on services provided electronically by overseas suppliers
- 12% VAT will apply to services by overseas businesses without physical operations in the Philippines
- Exceptions include certain education-related and financial services
- VAT will be collected by overseas suppliers for business-to-consumer supplies
- Reverse charge mechanism will apply for business-to-business supplies
- VAT registration required for overseas suppliers with PHP3m turnover or more in a 12-month period
- Legislation awaiting approval by the President to become law
Source: answerconnect.cch.com
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