Registering your online business with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is no longer just a "good idea"—as of 2024 and 2026, it is strictly mandated for anyone selling on digital platforms (Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, etc.) or providing digital services. Here is the … [Read more...]
Train Law: What We Need to Know on Tax Payments of a Real Estate Property (Infographics)
Early this year, the Philippines government has enacted the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law – a reform initiative that is said to be instrumental to the poverty-reduction and economic development goals of the country. This newly-implemented law has a far and … [Read more...]
How to Reduce Your Business Income Tax by Increasing Your Generosity
So you want to pay less income tax from your business? Tax evasion is illegal, thus, I never recommend it to anyone. But tax avoidance is not. And if you will do it with good faith or with an intention to help people, tax avoidance can be a great way to minimize your business' … [Read more...]
The Grueling Tax Penalties in the Philippines and More
In order to encourage taxpayers in the Philippines to file and pay their taxes on or before the due date, the BIR and DOF impose penalties for late filing of any tax declarations. Basically, the tax penalty here is composed of interest (20% per annum), surcharge (outright 25% if … [Read more...]