BIR Form 1600VT
Businesses are now required to withhold VAT on payments to non-resident digital service providers. Easily prepare, file, and pay BIR Form 1600-VT online with Taxumo. Try it free or join a live demo for a step-by-step walkthrough.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BIR Form 1600-VT, or the Monthly Remittance Return of Value-Added Tax Withheld, is a tax form filed by businesses that withhold 12% VAT on payments to non-resident digital service providers (NRDSPs). This applies if you’re paying foreign suppliers that are not registered with the BIR or PEZA.
Common examples of taxable payments include:
- Ads on Meta or Google
- Subscriptions to Google Workspace or Microsoft Office 365
- Monthly fees for services like ChatGPT Plus, Canva, or Zoom
If you’re making these payments for your business, you’re required to file Form 1600-VT every month.
Users must file this if:
They pay a non-resident supplier for services rendered in the Philippines
They are required to withhold and remit VAT to the BIR
🚫 This form is not available to 8% Income Tax Rate or Timeout Plan users
- Use “WV080 – FINAL WITHHOLDING VAT ON PURCHASE OF DIGITAL SERVICE CONSUMED IN THE PHILS FROM NON-RESIDENT DSPS (PRIVATE WA)”
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Tax rate: 12%
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TIN: Use 000-000-000-00000 for NRDSPs
Enable 1600-VT via Settings → Forms You Are Filing
Go to the VAT Withheld tab
Input your supplier’s name, TIN, and don’t forget the ATC code – WV070 ; then provide the tax base and let Taxumo handle the VAT withholding calculation.
Before filing, you’ll be asked to confirm:
File this as an amendment? (Tick checkbox if amending)
Previous Remittance (only if amending)
Other Payments Made (auto-filled from past returns)
- Input all your VAT Withheld entries
- Go to the Tax Dues tab
- Click “File Now”
- Review pre-submission details
- Pay and you’re done!
After successful filing, go to your Filed Forms (Past Filings) section. Look for the tax card and then you can download:
BIR Form (PDF)
Filing Confirmation
Proof of Payment
- Go to Settings → Forms You Are Filing and tick 1600VT
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