Tax Tweets
January 2026 Tax Tweets: Key Updates at a Glance
Your monthly roundup of the latest Philippine tax and regulatory developments.
Stay informed with RT&Co.’s concise summary of the most relevant issuances from the BIR, SEC, and PEZA this January. This month highlights the new BIR-FIRB Data Sharing Agreement, the mandatory online registration of Books of Accounts via ORUS, the launch of the LOA Verifier on Chatbot REVIE, and the extension of tax deadlines for Nonresident Digital Service Providers.
January 2026 Summary of Updates Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
BIR-FIRB Data Sharing: Implementation of the agreement allowing mutual access to taxpayer registration and tax incentive information.
Digitalization & ORUS: Mandatory online registration for permanently bound loose-leaf and computerized Books of Accounts via the ORUS portal.
New Verification Tools: Launch of the LOA Verifier on Chatbot REVIE to authenticate Letters of Authority.
Deadline Extensions: Revised timelines for the registration of Books of Accounts and VAT filings for Nonresident Digital Service Providers (NRDSPs) due to system updates.
Audit Resumption: Formal notice on the resumption of all field operations and tax audits.
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Seven (7) key issuances providing regulatory updates for the month of January.
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
Implementation of the PTOPS platform for ESD Clearance Certificate applications, effective February 1, 2026.
Contact us today. We’ll schedule a complimentary assessment of your company.
Let RT&Co help your business. Send your request for a proposal of services here.