BIR and tax news for online sellers.
Headlines from Philippine news outlets, updated through the day. For what the rules mean for you, see the Talaan Academy.
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E-invoicing BIR e-invoicing deadline slated
The BIR released RMC 98-2026 on 22 September, setting rules for mandatory electronic invoicing under RR 8-2022 and 11-2025. Covered small, medium and large taxpayers in e-commerce and internet transactions must shift to e-invoices by 31 December 2026, while micro taxpayers are excluded.
For sellers If you are a small, medium or large online seller, plan to issue e-invoices by 31 December 2026; micro sellers are exempt for now.
Daily Tribune
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Other Special InTAX: September 2026 Issue 1 | Volume 2
RMC 98-2026, dated 22 September 2026, sets guidelines for issuing electronic invoices under RR 8-2022 and RR 11-2025, as amended by RR 26-2025. A BIR advisory dated 14 September 2026 says no entity has been accredited or endorsed as an official e-invoicing solution provider, and the BIR has paused meetings with prospective providers.
For sellers Be wary of anyone claiming BIR accreditation as an e-invoicing provider; the BIR says none exist yet, so check official BIR channels before signing up.
kpmg.com
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E-invoicing BIR issues guidelines on electronic invoicing; retains 31 Dec 2026 deadline
The BIR issued RMC 98-2026 on September 22, 2026, setting rules for mandatory electronic invoicing under RR 8-2022 and RR 11-2025, with the deadline kept at December 31, 2026. Covered taxpayers need a Permit to Issue before issuing e-invoices, then EIS Certification within six months, and invoices made in Word, Excel, or similar tools are not valid.
For sellers If you are covered, you must issue BIR-compliant e-invoices by December 31, 2026, so spreadsheets or manually made invoices will no longer qualify.
Grant Thornton Philippines
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E-invoicing BIR gives large firms, online sellers until Dec. 31 to shift to e-invoicing
Bilyonaryo Business
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E-invoicing BIR issues rules for mandatory electronic invoicing
The BIR released RMC 98-2026 on 22 September, setting rules for mandatory electronic invoicing under existing revenue regulations. Covered small, medium and large taxpayers in e-commerce and internet transactions must shift to e-invoices by 31 December 2026, while micro taxpayers are excluded.
For sellers If you are a small or larger online seller, plan to issue e-invoices by 31 December 2026; micro sellers are exempt for now.
Daily Tribune
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E-invoicing BIR releases e-invoicing IRR, on track for year-end launch
The BIR issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 98-2026, the implementing rules for electronic invoicing. Small, medium and large taxpayers in e-commerce and internet transactions must issue electronic invoices by Dec. 31, while micro taxpayers are exempt. Word, Excel and Google Docs invoices will not qualify.
For sellers If you are a small or larger online seller, prepare to issue BIR-permitted electronic invoices by Dec. 31; micro sellers are exempt.
BusinessWorld Online
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E-invoicing BIR Electronic Invoicing Rules Under RMC No. 98-2026: What Philippine Businesses Need to Know Before December 31, 2026
RMC No. 98-2026 sets the BIR's electronic invoicing rules. Covered taxpayers, except micro taxpayers, must issue compliant e-invoices by December 31, 2026, and first secure a Permit to Issue Electronic Invoice plus an EIS Certification within six months of the permit. Invoices made in Word, Excel, or Google Sheets do not qualify.
For sellers If you are a small, medium, or large seller on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, or your own site, plan to move to a BIR-approved invoicing system before December 31, 2026; micro taxpayers are exempt.
Aureada CPA Law Firm
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Other BIR grants P84.5M tax relief to micro taxpayers
The BIR approved ₱84.5 million in tax debt and penalty reductions for micro taxpayers in the first two months of its One-Time Abatement Program under Revenue Regulations 4-2026. As of Sept. 18, 1,352 taxpayers filed 6,234 applications, with 5,000 approved after paying ₱24.815 million in fees. Applications close Dec. 31.
For sellers If you have old unpaid BIR taxes or penalties of ₱80,000 or less per year, you may apply for relief until Dec. 31 by paying a ₱5,000 fee per year covered.
The Manila Times
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E-invoicing BIR, inurar dan ti pagannurotan iti electronic invoicing sakbay pay ti deadline
The Bureau of Internal Revenue issued Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 98-2026 to formally enforce electronic invoicing rules as part of tax digitalization. Covered taxpayers, including large companies, e-commerce businesses and users of computerized accounting systems, must issue electronic invoices by December 31, 2026, while micro taxpayers are exempt from the mandatory requirement.
For sellers E-commerce businesses must prepare to issue electronic invoices by December 31, 2026, though micro taxpayers are exempt from the requirement.
Bombo Radyo Vigan
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Other BIR micro taxpayer relief draws 6,234 applications
The BIR said 1,352 micro taxpayers filed 6,234 applications in the first two months of its one-time tax abatement program under Revenue Regulations No. 4-2026. As of Sept. 18, 2026, it approved 5,000 applications covering about PHP 84.5 million in liabilities, with applications open until Dec. 31, 2026.
For sellers If you have old BIR liabilities or a dormant registration and gross sales under PHP 3 million, you may qualify to settle them for a PHP 5,000 fee per year until Dec. 31, 2026.
Daily Guardian
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Other BIR micro taxpayer relief covers P84.5M in liabilities
The BIR received 6,234 applications under its one-time Abatement Program for Micro Taxpayers in the first two months, approving 5,000 as of 18 September 2026. Approved applications covered P84.51 million in liabilities, with P24.82 million in abatement fees paid under Revenue Regulations No. 4-2026, which runs until 31 December 2026.
For sellers If you have old BIR delinquencies or assessments of P80,000 or less per taxable year, you may apply for relief before 31 December 2026.
Daily Tribune
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