Philippine tax compliance is not an annual event — it is a continuous calendar of monthly, quarterly, and annual obligations across multiple tax types. For a foreign-owned company focused on running its business, the compliance burden can become a significant distraction unless it is properly delegated.
Our tax compliance service covers the full BIR filing calendar for your Philippine entity, at a fixed monthly fee.
What Full Compliance Covers
Monthly filings:
- VAT (BIR Form 2550M): due by the 20th of the following month for eFPS filers, 25th for manual/eBIR
- Withholding tax on compensation (BIR Form 1601-C): payroll withholding remitted monthly
- Expanded withholding tax (BIR Form 0619-E): mid-month remittance of EWT collected in the first half of the month
- Final withholding tax (BIR Form 0619-F): same schedule for FWT on passive income payments
Quarterly filings:
- Quarterly VAT (BIR Form 2550Q)
- Quarterly income tax (BIR Form 1702Q): installment payment toward annual liability
- Quarterly withholding summaries (BIR Forms 1601-EQ, 1601-FQ)
Annual filings:
- Annual ITR (BIR Form 1702): due April 15 for calendar-year companies
- Annual withholding alphalist (BIR Forms 1604-E, 1604-F): due January 31
- Annual registration maintenance (books of account, e-invoicing compliance)
What We Don’t Leave to You
The Philippine BIR filing system requires navigating multiple electronic platforms (eFPS, eBIR Forms), managing Revenue District Office (RDO) relationships, and staying current with Revenue Memorandum Circulars that can change filing procedures with short notice. Chamberlain tracks all of this.
When the BIR issues a Letter of Authority (LOA) for an audit, we respond on your behalf, organise the documentation, and manage the examination process — preventing it from escalating unnecessarily.
The Chamberlain Approach
We charge a fixed monthly retainer — not hourly rates, not per-return fees. Your compliance cost is predictable. See our pricing for the retainer tiers based on transaction volume.
For foreign-owned companies new to the Philippines, tax compliance is typically set up alongside corporate compliance at registration. For companies already operating who need better coverage, we can onboard during any month.
Contact us to discuss what your company’s filing profile looks like, or visit the taxes hub for detail on each individual tax type we manage.
Frequently asked questions
What tax filings does a Philippine corporation need to make each month?
Monthly obligations typically include VAT returns (BIR Form 2550M), expanded withholding tax remittances (BIR Form 1601-EQ or 0619-E), final withholding tax remittances (BIR Form 1601-FQ or 0619-F), and payroll withholding (BIR Form 1601-C). The exact set depends on your business activities and registration.
What happens if a Philippine company misses a BIR filing deadline?
Late filing triggers a 25% surcharge on the tax due, plus 12% annual interest on unpaid amounts, plus a compromise penalty. Multiple missed filings can attract BIR audit attention and may complicate business permit renewals and banking relationships.
Does Chamberlain handle the BIR directly on our behalf?
Yes. Chamberlain acts as your appointed representative for BIR filings, responds to BIR letters and deficiency notices, and coordinates with your external auditor for annual financial statement requirements. You retain visibility — we handle the administration.