APAC · BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue)
Philippines
Phased rollout starting with the 100 largest taxpayers (July 2022 pilot). Ease of Paying Taxes Act (Jan 2024) accelerates expansion; full coverage targeted 2026-2027.
// Phased rollout
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01 Jul 2022 · livePilot — 100 large taxpayersInitial pilot.
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01 Jan 2024 · liveWave 2 — Top 1000 + e-commerceExpanded under EOPT Act.
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01 Jan 2026 · upcomingWave 3 — All large taxpayersFull LTS coverage.
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01 Jan 2027 · upcomingFull B2B coverageAll VAT-registered businesses.
// Penalties
Up to PHP 50,000 plus suspension of registration; criminal sanctions for evasion.
// ERP implementation notes
SAP S/4HANA (incl. DRC) & SAP ECC
SAP DRC Philippines: PH_INVOICE roadmap; partner connector for EIS.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 (F&O + Business Central)
D365 F&O Philippines ER configuration in development.
// Frequently asked questions
When does Philippines e-invoicing become mandatory?
See the phased rollout section above for the full schedule. The Philippines mandate is administered by BIR (Bureau of Internal Revenue).
What schema does Philippines use for e-invoicing?
Philippines uses JSON (EIS schema). Transmission: EIS (Electronic Invoicing System) API.
Which ERPs support Philippines e-invoicing today?
See the ERP implementation notes section above. Cloudare implements e-invoicing on Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, NetSuite, SAP, MS Dynamics, Zoho, Odoo, Sage, QuickBooks, and Tally — each with country-specific guidance.
What is the archive retention period for Philippines e-invoices?
10 years from end of tax period.