If you sell products or services online, you need to show your BIR seal badge where customers can easily see and scan it.
The BIR has extended the deadline for displaying the badge to October 31, 2026. Before the deadline, check every website, online shop, app, or social media page where you accept orders.
Where Should You Put the Badge?
Under BIR RMC No. 38-2026, you may place the badge on your seller profile, shop details, business page, or another section that customers can easily open.
Different ecommerce platforms may use different names for these sections. Follow this simple guide:
Where should you display your BIR details?
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Possible placements for BIR Seal Badge
Online marketplace
Place the badge on your seller profile, shop details, business information, or business page. Use the platform’s official BIR or compliance field if one is available.
Business website
Add the badge to your About, Business Information, Government Compliance, or Business Permits page. Put a link in your website menu or footer so customers can find it easily.
Mobile app
Display the badge on the app’s About, Support, Settings, Government Compliance, or Business Permits page.
Social media business page
Place the badge in your public profile, About section, business information, or another permanent area that supports images. Do not rely only on a private message, customer chat, or temporary post.
If you have more than one online shop or sales page, display the badge on each one. Posting it on one website does not automatically cover your other channels.
How to Upload It Properly
Upload only the BIR Registration Seal Badge from your Certificate of Registration or electronic Certificate of Registration. You do not need to show the full document.
Do not crop, cover, redesign, or change the badge. The whole badge and QR code must remain clear and readable.
After uploading it, open your shop or page as a customer. Check it on both a phone and a computer. Make sure the badge is easy to find and has not been cropped or blurred.
Scan the QR code as a final check. It should lead to the official BIR verification address at verify.bir.gov.ph.
If you cannot find a suitable place to upload the badge, ask the platform’s Seller Support team. Keep a copy of their response and take a screenshot after publishing the badge.
Is This an Electronic Invoicing Rule?
No. The BIR seal badge is used to show that your business is registered with the BIR.
It is separate from the BIR electronic invoicing rules for e-commerce. Displaying the badge does not replace your invoices, tax returns, records, or other tax requirements.
Frequently asked questions
Who needs to display a BIR Registration Seal Badge?
The requirement covers businesses and professionals selling goods or providing services through websites, social media, e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and other digital channels. This may include online sellers, content creators, influencers, bloggers, vloggers, and others earning from monetized online activities.
Do I need to post my full BIR Certificate of Registration online?
No. The BIR Registration Seal Badge is intended to be displayed online instead of the full Certificate of Registration or electronic Certificate of Registration. You may crop or extract the badge, but it must remain clear, readable, and unaltered.
How can I obtain a BIR Registration Seal Badge?
New business registrants may receive the badge with their Certificate of Registration or electronic Certificate of Registration. Existing taxpayers who are required to display proof of registration online may secure it through their Revenue District Office or ORUS by updating their registration information. The ORUS process includes payment of the ₱30 loose Documentary Stamp Tax.
Where should I display the badge?
Place it where customers can easily find and open it. Suitable locations include an About, Government Compliance, or Business Permits page on your website, or your seller profile, store details, shop page, or business page on an e-commerce platform.
How can customers verify that the badge is valid?
Customers may scan the badge’s QR code using a mobile device or QR code scanner. Before relying on the result, they should confirm that the link opens the official BIR verification address at verify.bir.gov.ph.