The Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is implementing an Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) initially targeting the top 100 taxpayers to streamline tax reporting and improve compliance. The EIS, which requires businesses to submit electronic invoices in JSON format through an API, aims to reduce tax fraud, enhance trade competitiveness, and encourage digital transformation. Businesses are urged to prepare for this shift to avoid penalties.
The Philippines Advances Electronic Invoicing System
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The Philippines, under the guidance of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), is progressing with its Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) to modernize tax reporting and compliance. Initially focused on the top 100 taxpayers, the EIS seeks to streamline how businesses report sales data. Companies are encouraged to adapt their systems to this digital shift to avoid potential penalties.
Aspects of the EIS:
- Digital Platform: The EIS serves as a digital hub for collecting and storing sales data from electronic invoices generated through various systems like Computerized Accounting Systems (CAS), Point of Sale (POS) systems, or other invoicing software,
- Scope: The system is designed for exporters, e-commerce businesses, and large taxpayers who are mandated to report transactions electronically, as per the 1997 Tax Code.
How does it work?
- Invoices must be submitted through an API (Application Programming Interface) in real-time or near real-time, but no later than three days after the transaction,
- Documents must adhere to the JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) format, include a Unique Identification Number, and undergo validation by the BIR,
- Key invoice details required include the document number, date, seller and buyer information, a description of items or services sold, VAT (Value Added Tax) amounts, and any applicable discounts.
A pilot phase was launched in 2022 involving the top 100 taxpayers. Technical issues caused initial delays, but these have since been resolved, and the pilot has resumed.
The system follows a “Continuous Transaction Control” model, similar to South Korea’s approach. The Korean International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) has assisted the Philippines in developing its electronic invoice reporting system.
The EIS aims to reduce tax fraud, enhance trade competitiveness, encourage digital transformation, simplify cross-border transactions, improve cash flow management and reduce the administrative burden.
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