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  1. Seal Badge BIR extends deadline for Registration Seal Badge display

    The BIR moved the deadline for online sellers, merchants, and digital platform operators to display their Registration Seal Badge to Oct. 31, under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 99-2026. The badge, required by earlier regulations, shows proof of registration on websites, marketplace pages, and social media.

    For sellers If you sell on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, or your own site, display your BIR Registration Seal Badge by Oct. 31 to stay compliant.

    BusinessWorld Online
  2. Seal Badge BIR sets Oct deadline for registration badges

    The BIR has extended until October 31, 2026 the deadline for online sellers and other digital taxpayers to display a BIR Registration Seal Badge on their websites, e-commerce platforms and social media pages. RMC 99-2026 says no penalties will be imposed for non-display during this period, and the free badge, obtained through the BIR's online system, carries a QR code for verifying registration.

    For sellers If you sell online, get your free BIR badge and post it on your Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop or social pages by October 31, 2026 to avoid penalties later.

    The Manila Times

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