Philippines · BIR EIS + ASEAN

From SEC incorporation to BIR-compliant EIS invoicing — the 4b2b suite covers every stage.

The Bureau of Internal Revenue is progressively mandating the Electronic Invoicing System (EIS) across large and medium taxpayers, while a 12 % VAT regime, mandatory SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG payroll deductions and ASEAN trade obligations shape every transaction a Philippine company handles. The 4b2b ecosystem maps exactly to this compliance stack — from SEC registration and TIN enrolment to VAT returns, BPO export billing and ASEAN cross-border supply chains.

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VAT & EIS — overview4B2B · LEDGER VIEW
18
Modules
3
Clusters
100%
BIR
B2GB2BVATEISExport
InvoicingAccountingPayrollOther
EIS adoption 2022–2026
Currency
PHP
VAT
12 %
Market
ASEAN
Registry
SEC / BIR
Why the Philippines stack is distinct

EIS is live. VAT is 12 %. BPO billing is zero-rated. Three realities — one platform.

The BIR Electronic Invoicing System is not a future roadmap item — it is already mandatory for Large Taxpayers and expanding rapidly to medium taxpayers. Pair that with a 12 % VAT rate, the most complex payroll statutory-deduction regime in Southeast Asia (SSS + PhilHealth + Pag-IBIG, all with separate remittance portals), and the Philippines' unique position as the region's leading BPO export hub, and you have compliance demands that generic international software cannot match.

BIR-EISBIR / EIS mandateThe Bureau of Internal Revenue mandates EIS for Large Taxpayers and is progressively expanding coverage to medium and eventually small taxpayers. Every covered VAT invoice must be transmitted electronically in the prescribed XML format — OR/SI booklets are being phased out.
VAT-12VAT 12 % — standard + zero-rateStandard VAT is 12 % on taxable domestic supplies. Exports of goods and qualifying BPO/IT-BPM services are zero-rated, preserving input VAT reclaim rights. Returns are filed monthly (Form 2550M) or quarterly (2550Q) through BIR eFPS or eBIRForms.
PHP-BPOBPO exports — zero-ratedThe Philippines hosts the world's largest BPO sector. Cross-border service billing to foreign clients must carry zero-rated VAT treatment and a BIR-accepted export-service description. Errors here forfeit the zero-rating and create substantial VAT arrears.
ASEANASEAN / RCEP founding memberThe Philippines is both an ASEAN founding member and an RCEP signatory. Intra-ASEAN shipments qualify for AFTA preferential tariffs under ATIGA; RCEP extends preferential access further. Correct certificate-of-origin referencing is non-negotiable at customs.
01 · COMPANY FORMATION

Company Formation & Registration

Before the first EIS invoice can be transmitted, a Philippine company must clear five administrative hurdles: SEC or DTI registration, BIR TIN, VAT enrolment, LGU business permit and a corporate bank account. This cluster covers each step and shows exactly where the 4b2b ecosystem plugs in.

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02 · OPERATIONS

Operations — VAT 12 %, EIS, Payroll, BIR Filings

Running a Philippine company means filing a monthly VAT return (Form 2550M) via BIR eFPS, transmitting every invoice through EIS, processing payroll against three separate statutory agencies (SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG) and — for BPO operators — issuing zero-rated export service invoices in USD or EUR. This cluster covers each operational requirement and maps it to the platform modules that automate it.

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03 · CROSS-BORDER

Cross-border — ASEAN, BPO Exports & Tax Treaties

The Philippines occupies a distinctive cross-border position: a founding ASEAN member and RCEP signatory with preferential tariff access across 20+ economies, the world's largest BPO export sector with zero-rated VAT treatment, and PEZA/BOI incentive zones that add a further layer of invoicing and compliance complexity. This cluster covers each cross-border scenario in detail.

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How the 4b2b modules fit a Philippine company

Each product lives on its own brand domain — subscriptions, billing and support are managed there. The modules share a unified data layer so that company data entered once flows correctly across invoices, payroll, ERP and notifications without re-entry.

Technologies underpinning the ecosystem

Every module is built on open standards and regulator-aware integrations — EIS and UBL formats for BIR, REST APIs for SEC and SSS, and Philippine data-centre infrastructure for Data Privacy Act compliance.

e-Invoicing & standards
EISUBL 2.1Peppol BISCIIISO 20022
Security & compliance
TLS 1.3OAuth 2.0Digital signatureISO 27001RA 10173 DPA
Regulator integrations
BIR EIS APISEC eSPARCSSS OnlinePhilHealth portalPag-IBIG e-remit
Infrastructure
PH data centresPostgreSQLS3 backupCDN99.9 % SLA

Built for accountants, lawyers and compliance advisers

Accounting firms handling multiple TIN registrations, EIS onboardings and quarterly VAT returns will find the mandate-per-client model straightforward. Lawyers issuing engagement fee invoices and IT agencies billing global BPO clients have their own tailored workflows.

Accounting firms

Manage client EIS enrolment, monthly 2550M VAT returns and BIR-registered books under a single firm mandate — without switching systems per client.

Corporate lawyers

Issue engagement invoices with correct Philippine VAT treatment, manage SEC/BIR documentary deadlines and store compliance evidence per matter.

Tax consultants

Prepare VAT returns, BIR eFPS submissions and EIS compliance reports for multiple clients; flag EIS rejection events before they become audit issues.

IT and BPO agencies

Issue multi-currency service invoices in USD/EUR with zero-rated VAT for foreign clients — EIS-transmittable and BSP-rate-converted for BIR reporting.

Partner programme — Philippines

Accountants, lawyers and IT consultants who introduce the 4b2b ecosystem to their clients earn a recurring commission on every active subscription — no cap, paid monthly.

Accountants
20–40 %

Recurring commission on every client mandate actively using the invoicing or payroll modules.

Corporate lawyers
10–25 %

Earned on referrals from SEC incorporation engagements, BIR compliance work or cross-border transaction advisory.

IT / BPO partners
25–50 %

Highest tier — triggered when multiple modules are deployed for a single enterprise client, e.g. EIS + ERP + HR together.

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