BIR centralizes processing of applications for authority to release imported goods
Philippine importers of excisable products must now apply for the Authority to Release Imported Goods (ATRIG) only with the head office of the Bureau of…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) and Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) have agreed to enhance electronic exchange of information that will translate to cost…
PH importers, brokers with expired provisional clearance need to re-apply – BIR
Philippine importers and customs brokers issued provisional clearance by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) but were not able to comply with the submission…
PEZA locators get automatic accreditation from BOC
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is automatically accrediting Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locators as long as they pay an activation fee and present…
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has released regulations on accrediting Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locators. The new guidelines, embodied in Customs Memorandum Order…
BIR’s 2015 priority: Automate accreditation of importers, brokers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) plans to automate the accreditation process for importers and customs brokers as part of its priority programs for…
Infrastructure best long-term remedy for PH road, port congestion—World Bank
The World Bank recommends investment in infrastructure as the long-term measure for the Philippines to solve the worsening congestion problems on roads and in…
Cut storage rates for overstaying boxes, PH government urged
The Philippine government should review its policy on increased storage rates for overstaying foreign inbound containers because it has led to increasing overall logistics…
BIR eases accreditation burden of importers, customs brokers
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has trimmed the documentary requirements of importers and customs brokers who have transactions at the Bureau of Customs…
BIR requires importers, brokers to use eFPS to pay their taxes
Starting January 1, importers and customs brokers accredited by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) are required to use the agency’s Electronic Filing and…
Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) locators that import goods need no longer apply for accreditation with the Bureau of Customs (BOC), although they still…
