VAT Refund Legal Support in the Philippines

VAT Refund Legal Support in the Philippines

EPEEQ Law helps businesses in the Philippines recover excess or wrongly paid Value-Added Tax (VAT) through legally sound and timely refund claims. The VAT refund process can be complex, and our legal guidance ensures that clients meet requirements and deadlines to avoid rejected applications and lost revenue.

What is a VAT Refund?

A VAT refund is a reimbursement from the government for VAT that was paid in excess or not supposed to be collected. This applies to zero-rated sales, input VAT related to exports, or erroneous payments. Businesses can claim refunds under the Philippine Tax Code and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations.

EPEEQ Law helps businesses in the Philippines recover excess or wrongly paid Value-Added Tax (VAT) through legally sound and timely refund claims. The VAT refund process can be complex, and our legal guidance ensures that clients meet requirements and deadlines to avoid rejected applications and lost revenue.

What is a VAT Refund?

A VAT refund is a reimbursement from the government for VAT that was paid in excess or not supposed to be collected. This applies to zero-rated sales, input VAT related to exports, or erroneous payments. Businesses can claim refunds under the Philippine Tax Code and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) regulations.

Why VAT Refund Law Matters?

Missing deadlines, submitting incomplete documents, or failing to meet qualifications can cause refund denials. Without proper legal support, businesses risk leaving significant sums unrecovered, affecting cash flow and tax planning.

How Can EPEEQ Law Help

EPEEQ Law assists clients in securing VAT refunds by:

  • Evaluating eligibility and documentation
  • Preparing and filing refund applications
  • Coordinating with the BIR for audit and follow-ups
  • Responding to legal or procedural issues during the process
  • Advising on best practices for recordkeeping to support future claims

Why VAT Refund Law Matters?

Missing deadlines, submitting incomplete documents, or failing to meet qualifications can cause refund denials. Without proper legal support, businesses risk leaving significant sums unrecovered, affecting cash flow and tax planning.

How Can EPEEQ Law Help

EPEEQ Law assists clients in securing VAT refunds by:

  • Evaluating eligibility and documentation
  • Preparing and filing refund applications
  • Coordinating with the BIR for audit and follow-ups
  • Responding to legal or procedural issues during the process
  • Advising on best practices for recordkeeping to support future claims

Meet Your Lawyer

Edizer A. Enriquez, CPA

Partner and
Executive Director

FAQs about VAT Refund

Let EPEEQ Law guide your business through the VAT refund process in the Philippines—contact us today for a consultation.