After registering your business with the BIR and receiving your Certificate of Registration, the next critical question is: how do you actually file and pay your taxes?
What Taxes Must Be Filed?
Consult your Certificate of Registration (BIR Form 2303) to identify your required tax types, which typically include:
- Income Tax
- Value Added Tax or Percentage Tax
- Withholding Tax (Expanded)
- Withholding Tax (Compensation)
- Annual Registration Fee
Important: You must file returns even if the amount is zero or negative. Failure to file results in penalties and interest!
Two Filing Methods
1. Manual Filing
- Completed returns are physically submitted and signed
- Payment through Authorized Agent Banks (AABs) or Revenue Collection Officers (RCOs)
- RCO cash payments are capped at ₱20,000 per tax type
2. Electronic Filing
A. eBIR Forms
Downloaded from the BIR website. Mandatory for:
- Top Withholding Agents
- Accredited Tax Practitioners and their clients
- “No Payment Return” filers
- GOCCs and LGUs
Payment options include AABs, RCOs, or electronic channels (DBP, LBP, Union Bank, GCash/PayMaya).
B. Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS)
Web-based platform at the BIR website. Mandatory for large corporations, government entities, and enterprises with fiscal incentives. Requires prior RDO enrollment.
Conclusion
File regularly and on time to avoid penalties. If you need assistance with your tax filings, our team is ready to help.