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📢 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧

Don't miss the deadline! The filing of the 2025 Annual Financial Statements (AFS) for all domestic and foreign corporations is due on 15 June 2026.

All domestic and foreign corporations are reminded to submit their AFS on or before the deadline and ensure that the documents are duly received by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), in accordance with existing rules and regulations.

Read the full notice here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/notices-2026/extension-of-the-deadline-for-filing-of-2025-annual-financial-statements-afs/

📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suspending until December 31, 2026 the imposition of monthly penalties in the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as it seeks to reduce transaction costs and promote the ease of doing business.

In its meeting on May 5, the Commission En Banc approved the suspension of penalties imposed for every month of delay for the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as provided under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2024 (MC 6).

“As we celebrate the Ease of Doing Business month this May, the SEC reaffirms its commitment to foster a robust and responsive business environment,” SEC Chairperson Francis Lim said.

“By suspending the compounding monthly penalties, we are providing corporations an opportunity to get back their good standing without the burden of mounting transaction costs, as part of our goal of pushing corporations toward full compliance and sustainable growth,” he added.

The suspension will apply to corporations with pending monitoring applications. Corporations that have received final assessments but have not yet settled payment will be issued updated assessments excluding the per month of delay components.

Read the full memorandum circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-16-series-of-2026suspension-of-the-per-month-of-delay-penalty-for-late-and-non-filing-of-reportorial-requirements-under-sec-memorandum-circular-no-6-series-of-2024/

Read the full press release here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/pr-2026/sec-suspends-monthly-penalties-for-late-non-filing-of-reports/

𝗕𝗜𝗥 𝗥𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗦 𝗢𝗨𝗧 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗔𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗤𝗥-𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗥 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗡𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗘 𝗕𝗨𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗘𝗦

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has issued Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) No. 38-2026, prescribing the issuance and mandatory posting of the BIR Registration Seal Badge for taxpayers engaged in online business activities.

The Circular covers digital economic participants, including online sellers, freelancers, professionals, vloggers, influencers, and other individuals earning income through digital platforms. It requires them to visibly display proof of registration through a BIR Registration Seal Badge on their websites, e-commerce platforms, or social media business pages.

To address data privacy concerns, the BIR clarified that taxpayers are no longer required to post their full Certificate of Registration (COR). Instead, only the BIR Registration Seal Badge generated via the Online Registration and Update System (ORUS) should be displayed to avoid exposing sensitive information such as the TIN and business address.

The BIR emphasized that the Registration Seal Badge serves as proof of registration for online transactions and must be posted in easily accessible sections of websites or platform pages, such as “About Us,” “Business Permits,” or equivalent sections.

Issuance of the Seal Badge is free of charge and may be secured electronically via ORUS or manually through the Revenue District Office (RDO). Taxpayers updating their registration online are required to pay the applicable ₱30.00 Documentary Stamp Tax (DST). Existing taxpayers are not required to replace their current COR without a QR Code. Still, they are encouraged to update their registration to avail of the Seal Badge for enhanced verification and compliance.

BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza said the initiative forms part of the Bureau’s Revenue Collection and Base Protection efforts under BIR DARES.

“Revenue base protection is not only about enforcement after violations happen. It is also about ensuring that businesses operating in the digital marketplace are properly registered, visible, and accountable from the start. The Registration Seal Badge helps protect legitimate online sellers who comply with the law, and it also protects online buyers by giving them a simple and reliable way to verify if the business they are dealing with is registered with the BIR,” Commissioner Mendoza said.

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Apr 25, 2026 Saturday
SUBMISSION
Quarterly Summary List of Sales/Purchases/Importations by a VAT Registered Taxpayers - Non-eFPS Filers. For the Quarter ending March 31, 2026

Sworn Statement of Manufacturer’s or Importer’s Volume of Sales of each particular Brand of Alcohol Products, To***co Products and Sweetened Beverage Products. For the Quarter ending March 31, 2026


e-FILING & PAYMENT (Online/Manual)
BIR Form 2550Q (Quarterly Value-Added Tax Return) - eFPS & Non-eFPS Filers. For the Quarter ending March 31, 2026

BIR Form 2551Q (Quarterly Percentage Tax Return) - eFPS & Non-eFPS Filers. For the Quarter ending March 31, 2026

BIR Form 2550-DS (Value-Added Tax (VAT) Return for Nonresident Digital Service Provider) - For the Quarter ending March 31, 2026