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
FAQs about VAT Refund
Exporters and businesses with zero-rated or erroneously paid VAT may apply.
The BIR has 90 to 120 days to act on a refund claim from the date of filing.
Typically, VAT returns, invoices, official receipts, and proof of zero-rated sales.
Yes, under certain conditions and if not previously claimed as a credit.
It’s not required but highly recommended to avoid delays or rejection.