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menchie_0294
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May 23, 2025
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2025 BIR Compliance for Philippine Companies

  • May 23, 2025
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The Philippines has a new regulation from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). This is for companies to only use digital service providers (DSPs), in this case, Adobe, that comply with the regulations. The criteria is as follows:

  • Have a local presence/office in the Philippines, OR
  • As a non-resident digital service provider (DSP), be registered with the BIR for compliance.


Does Adobe check either?

Thanks.

    Correct answer Anshul_Nautiyal

    Hi @menchie_0294,
    Thanks for reaching out, and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Adobe has registered as a non-resident to collect VAT in the Philippines per the recent legislation in the country.


    We hope this clarifies your query. Should you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

    Regards,
    ^AN

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    Mick Judo
    Participating Frequently
    May 31, 2026

    From what I understand, Adobe is a global company and usually operates through regional offices and legal entities in different countries. However, for BIR compliance in the Philippines, the key question would be whether Adobe has a registered local presence or is officially registered as a non-resident digital service provider (DSP) with the BIR. It may be worth checking directly with Adobe support or reviewing their billing/tax information for Philippine customers to confirm compliance.

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    Community Manager
    BaniVermaCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    June 1, 2026

    Hi ​@Mick Judo,

     

    Thanks for weighing in on this one, and for flagging the BIR compliance angle for businesses in the Philippines.

    To confirm for anyone landing on this thread: Adobe is registered as a non-resident to collect VAT in the Philippines, in line with the recent legislation in the country. This was confirmed by Anshul_Nautiyal earlier and remains the marked Correct Answer on this thread.

     

    For customers who need the BIR Certificate of Registration itself for renewal or compliance documentation, that request is best handled through the reseller who managed the Adobe purchase, as the COR is issued by the BIR and not by Adobe directly. Contract owners can find their reseller's contact details under the Account section of the Admin Console.

     

    Please let us know if there's anything else we can help clarify.

    Thanks,

    ^BS

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      Mick Judo
      Participating Frequently
      June 1, 2026

      Thanks for the clarification. That answers the concern clearly, especially regarding Adobe’s VAT registration status in the Philippines and how the BIR Certificate of Registration request is handled through resellers. Appreciate the helpful information.

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      JoseRizal
      Inspiring
      April 5, 2026

      That makes sense, especially with how strict compliance is getting in the Philippines now. I’ve noticed even for other official processes, proper documentation and verification are becoming more important step by step. It’s kind of similar to how background or identity checks (like NBI Clearance) are handled more carefully now. Good to see DSPs also aligning with these regulations

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      Community Manager
      Anshul_NautiyalCommunity Manager
      Community Manager
      April 6, 2026

      Hi ​@JoseRizal 

      Thank you for your feedback. Please feel free to reach out if you have any further questions or need additional clarification.

      Regards,

      ^AN

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        Anshul_NautiyalCommunity ManagerCorrect answer
        Community Manager
        July 10, 2025

        Hi @menchie_0294,
        Thanks for reaching out, and sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Adobe has registered as a non-resident to collect VAT in the Philippines per the recent legislation in the country.


        We hope this clarifies your query. Should you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

        Regards,
        ^AN

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          rarejob_1012
          Participant
          November 18, 2025

          Hello @Anshul_Nautiyal 

          Where can we request a copy of Adobe's BIR Certificate of Registration? We need to secure one in order for us to proceed with the renewal of our accounts.



          Bani Verma
          Bani Verma
          Legend
          November 18, 2025

          Hi @rarejob_1012,

           

          Adobe cannot directly provide a copy of the BIR Certificate of Registration, as it is issued by a government tax authority.

          To obtain a copy, we recommend contacting the reseller who managed your Adobe purchase or renewal. They will have the necessary documentation to help you.

          For extending or renewing your Adobe VIP membership, you can also contact your reseller.
          If you are the contract owner and need your reseller’s contact details, you can find them by navigating to the Accounts section in the Admin Console of your Adobe ID account.

           

          I hope this helps. 

           

          Thanks,
          ^BS

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          Community Manager
          Anshul_NautiyalCommunity Manager
          Community Manager
          May 23, 2025

          Hi @menchie_0294,

           

          Thank you for contacting us. We are looking into this and will provide you with an update shortly.

          Regards,
          ^AN

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