RMC No. 64-2026
June 18, 2026
Supplemental Guidelines on the Generation of Registration Seal Badge via the Online Registration and Update System (ORUS) for Taxpayers with No Updates on Certificate of Registration (COR) Pursuant to Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 38-2026
RDAOs No. 31-2026
June 9, 2026
Designates the Assistant Commissioner of the Legal Service as Officer-In-Charge of the Office of the Legal Group in view of the official travel of the Legal Group’s Deputy Commissioner
BIR WEEKENDER BRIEFS
Volume No. 17 Issue No 24 Week ending June 19, 2026
BIR regional and district office filed a complaint under the RATE Program on June 11.
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https://bir-cdn.bir.gov.ph/BIR/pdf/v17n24.pdf
BIR gears up for proposed global minimum tax regime
Philippines News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzales / June 11, 2026- MANILA
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has begun preparations for the possible implementation of the proposed Qualified Domestic Minimum Top-Up Tax (QDMTT).
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1277096
CTA orders BIR to refund P32.58 million to San Roque Power
Business World / Mark Joseph M. Sanchez / June 12, 2026
THE Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) has ordered the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to refund or issue a tax credit certificate worth P32.58 million to San Roque Power Corp., ruling that its sale of ancillary services derived from hydropower qualifies for zero-rated value-added tax (VAT) treatment.
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https://bworldonline.com/corporate/2026/06/12/756294/cta-orders-bir-to-refund-p32-58-million-to-san-roque-power/
VAT on Digital Services: What RMC 59-2026 means for taxpayers “Let’s Talk Tax”
Business World / Mary Grace Ontar / June 15, 2026
RMC 59-2026 builds on the framework established under Republic Act (RA) No. 12023 and Revenue Regulations (RR) No. 3-2025. While these earlier issuances laid the groundwork for taxing digital services consumed in the Philippines, several practical questions remained, particularly regarding registration, reporting, and compliance obligations. RMC No. 59-2026 addresses these gaps and serves as a critical guide for both non-resident digital service providers (NRDSPs) and Philippine entities engaged in cross-border digital transactions
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https://bworldonline.com/economy/2026/06/15/756838/vat-on-digital-services-what-rmc-59-2026-means-for-taxpayers/
BIR exceeds collection target in May
Philippines News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzales / June 15, 2026 – MANILA
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) exceeded its revenue collection goal in May by PHP78.22 million.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1277219
PH in talks with 10 countries for double taxation deal
Philippines News Agency / Anna Leah Gonzales / June 17, 2026- MANILA
The Marcos administration is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investments, with the government currently negotiating double taxation agreements (DTAs) with 10 countries, Finance Secretary Frederick Go said. The Philippines is currently renegotiating DTAs with Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong. The government is also in talks with Liechtenstein, Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Thailand. According to a Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) briefer, the QDMTT is a domestic tax designed to ensure that large multinational enterprise (MNE) groups pay at least a 15-percent effective tax rate on profits earned in the Philippines, consistent with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax rules.
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https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1277443
SEC extends discounted securities registration fees for MSMEs until end-2026
Business World / Alexandria Grace C. Magno / June 19, 2026
THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has extended the 50% discount on securities registration fees for qualified micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) until Dec. 31, 2026. Memorandum Circular No. 19, Series of 2026, extends the reduced filing fees previously granted under earlier SEC issuances.
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https://bworldonline.com/corporate/2026/06/19/757826/sec-extends-discounted-securities-registration-fees-for-msmes-until-end-2026/