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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Online sellers Aquino welcomes BIR suspension of online sellers’ seal requirement
The BIR suspended its Registration Seal Badge requirement through RMC 113-2026, after RMC 38-2026 had required online sellers and other digital earners to display the badge by October 31. No penalties will apply for not displaying it during the suspension, and sellers who already have badges may keep showing them voluntarily.
For sellers You no longer need to display the BIR registration badge for now, and you won't be penalized for leaving it off while the suspension lasts.
The Manila Times
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Online sellers BIR pushes digital tax reforms, tighter audit safeguards
The BIR outlined reforms at the SGV Tax Symposium on Oct. 19, including a Taxpayer Portal for large taxpayers under RMC 109-2026 (Oct. 6) and accreditation rules for e-invoicing service providers under RMC 110-2026 (Oct. 13). Covered taxpayers must comply with e-invoicing by Dec. 31, 2026, and a single-audit framework was set under RMO 22-2026 (Aug. 24).
For sellers E-invoicing compliance is required by Dec. 31, 2026, so online sellers should prepare early and check whether they are covered or exempt.
Daily Guardian
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Online sellers Supreme Court recognizes BIR role in digital notarization
The Supreme Court recognized the BIR for helping set tax compliance procedures for the nationwide rollout of electronic notarization. The BIR helped create rules letting Electronic Notaries Public meet Documentary Stamp Tax obligations through its eDST system, and Commissioner Mendoza said a Revenue Memorandum Circular will be issued in the coming days to formalize the reforms.
For sellers This covers electronic notaries and their documentary stamp tax duties, not online sellers directly, so no action is needed unless you also act as an e-notary.
Daily Tribune
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Online sellers BIR extends online seller seal deadline to Oct. 31
The BIR moved the deadline for online sellers and other digital businesses to display the BIR Registration Seal Badge to Oct. 31, 2026, under RMC 99-2026. The extension means no penalties for not displaying the badge during that period, and the badge lets consumers check if a seller is registered.
For sellers If you sell on Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop or your own site, display your BIR Registration Seal Badge by Oct. 31, 2026 to avoid penalties.
Daily Guardian
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Online sellers BIR pilots digital system to track documents across offices
The BIR is piloting a Document Tracking and Management System under Revenue Memorandum Order No. 21-2026, issued Aug. 13, to record the status and custody of documents moving between offices. In a Sept. 14 advisory, the BIR also warned that no e-invoicing provider has been accredited or certified by the agency.
For sellers No action needed now, but treat any provider claiming BIR accreditation as unverified until the BIR publishes its official accreditation rules.
Newsbytes.PH
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