Are you a business owner looking to register your business as BMBE in the BIR 2022? Look no further, because this guide will tell you everything you need to know. In this guide, we will cover the basics of registering your business as BMBE, including the requirements and procedures. So read on to learn more!
Do you own a business? Did you know they can exempt your business from paying income tax or no tax at all? Businesses are usually subject to two types of taxes, which are business tax and income tax in the Philippines. There are tax benefits given to the SME or having a small business in the Philippines. These are Marginal Income Earner (MIE) and Barangay Micro-Business Enterprises (BMBEs). In this article, we will help how to register as BMBE (Barangay Micro-Business Enterprise)
In this article, I will discuss the benefits and how to register your business as BMBE in the Philippines. If you just started your business and you’ve recently registered your business as subject to the income tax rate and business tax, don’t worry, it’s not yet the end of the world. Let me tell you first what is BMBE!
What is Barangay Micro Business Enterprise?
Any business enterprise engaged in processing, manufacturing of products, including Agro-processing, as trading and services and production, which the total asset is less than 3 million, including assets from loans but not including the value of land which the business or equipment are located.
Services that are rendered who are duly licensed by the government or to exercise professions like Accounts, Lawyer, Doctors, and Engineers, etc.
Also, the Department of Finance also provides information that is qualified to avail of these benefits. It includes a branch, subsidiary, division, or office of a large-scale enterprise and its policies and franchise.
BMBE Law Objectives
The primary objective of this is to create more employment and livelihood for the Filipinos. It helps many entrepreneurs to be creative and successful. Finally, to have a better quality of life for many Filipinos.
BMBE Benefits
Any person who registered a business will be exempted from income tax and exempted from paying a minimum wage but will receive the same social security and health care benefits. It also gives other benefits to BMBE beneficiaries like technology transfer, production and management training, and marketing help programs. Above all, there’s a priority window for financing.
What do you think about these benefits? Are you not yet satisfied with these benefits? There’s more! It also encourages the local government unit to minimize the amount of local taxes, charges impose, or they may grant exemptions from taxes, fees, or costs. What are waiting for, apply now!
BMBE Processing and Requirements
Once you qualify as a BMBE beneficiary, you may apply or renew your registration in the Office of the Treasurer of the city or municipality where the business is located.
BMBE Requirements
Here are the basic requirements for processing your registrations.
- BMBE application form (BMBE Form 01)
- Passport size ID pictures
- DTI, SEC, CDA registrations, and Mayor’s Permit for those assets of 300, 000 or less
However, if your business has a total asset beyond 300 000 but not over 3 million, you must submit these requirements.
- Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).
- Certificate of Registration from the BIR.
- Certificate of Registration from the DTI, SEC or CDA
- Mayor’s Permit of Municipal Business Permit
- An affidavit by the owner that the business qualifies as BMBE, including the Sworn statements of Assets and Liabilities with supporting documents attached.
- Photos of the building and its assets (equipment and plants), not including cash, receivables, and other intangible assets.
- Loan Contract, if any
- Lastly, the Income-tax Return (ITR)
BMBE Procedures to Process
Once the requirements are completed, proceed to the Office of the Municipal or City Treasurer.
- Get three copies of the BMBE Form 01 that is signed by you or any allowed person to process your registration.
- Submit Form 01, together with all the requirements listed above, to the Office of the Treasure and wait for further notice. It processes the application within fifteen days (15 working days) from submission. If no rejection received within those days, they consider your application as approved.
- Get your Certificate of Authority as proof of registration. The validity of this registration is only up to two years.
How much is to Pay to Register?
Registration and issuance of the Certificate of Authority of the Local Government Unit are free of charge. However, they may a charge fee not exceeding one thousand (1,000) for the cost of administrative costs of registrations and monitoring.
Those amounts are only for processing in the Office of Treasurer, but it doesn’t include the processing fee in the DTI or the BIR. For more information regarding the cost of registration in the BIR and DTI, click here.
How to Register BMBE in BIR
Register your business in the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and secure the Certificate of Registration. Apply as a Sole Proprietorship that is subject to Income tax and business tax either a percentage tax of 1% or a value-added tax rate of 12%.
How To Renew BMBE Registration
BMBE registration is set only for two years then you need to renew your registration. Therefore, failure to register will nullify or revoked your BMBE registration.
So, what are the additional requirement for the renewal of BMBE registration?
DTI/Office of Treasurer/Municipality
If your assets is less than three hundred thousand pesos, then you need to provide the annual information return for the last year return. It should be duly filed with the BIR, together its attachments.
So, if your assets is more than three hundred thousand pesos (300,000) but not more than three million pesos (3,000,000), you need also the income tax return filed to the BIR.
Finally, here are the procedures to follow upon renewal of BMBE registration.
First, Accomplish BMBE Form 01 in three copies (3) and submit to the DTI or office of the Municipality or City Treasurer.
Second, Wait until it is approved. If no feedback within fifteen days upon registration will be considered as approved.
Lastly, Get your Certificate of Authority (COA) as proof of registration and will last again for two years.
Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)
Follow the same process as you did in your first application with the BIR. However, you need to submit the following documents:
- Summary of Inventory list and Other Requirements.
- Annual Information Return of Income Taxes Withheld on Compensation (If applicable)
- Sworn Statement of assets/ Capital
Do I need to pay Income Tax?
Even though exemption from Income tax is one of the benefits of BMBE, but you’re still required to file the annual income tax return with a zero amount to be paid.
BMBE is required to submit an Annual Information Return in exchange for an income tax return. Submit on or before the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of the taxable year. It also includes data from financial statements and Sworn Statements of Assets owned and used.
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How to Avail Income Tax Exemption in the BIR?
In filing the annual income tax return, you must bring these documents:
- Copy of the BMBE’s Certificate of Authority
- Sworn Statement of Assets of the BMBE and other documents needed.
- Latest Audited Financial Statements
- Certified list of branches, sales outlets, places of production, warehouse, and storage facilities.
Is BMBE business will always be Income Tax Exempt?
Once your business is registered as BMBE, it will exempt you from paying income tax, but does it mean that you will always be exempted from income tax? The answer is NO! Being BMBE doesn’t mean you will be permanently exempted from income tax.
Here are the situations where BMBE will no longer be exempted from income tax:
- Change of total assets. Once your business exceeded the threshold amount of 3 million, you’ll lose your BMBE benefits.
- Change of place of business
- Death of the registered individual owner of the BMBE
- Combination of business, which is not qualified as BMBE
- False documents submitted or falsified documents.
- Not operating the business within one year.
- Selling or transferring the BMBE business to an individual without the legal process.
Conclusion
To register as BMBE, you need to know first the total assets of your business. Make an inventory to compute the total amount of assets, excluding the value of the land. BMBE benefits include income tax exempted, and no required minimum wage, and received training from respective agencies.
Once you’ve registered your business as BMBE, it still requires you to file your annual income tax and pay the quarterly business taxes. There are other ways to reduce your taxes on your business. Read to know more.
If you have questions about processing your BMBE, we’ll be happy to assist you.
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I just registered with DTI a single prop consumer goods trading enterprise under a barangay classification but there was no BMBE markings, because the classification was national, regional, municipality and barangay.
In the form you showed in this online learning, there is this APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS
BARANGAY MICRO BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (BMBE). Can we still change our registration to become a BMBE? How to do it? Thanks.
Yes you can after the taxable year. Tou may apply BMBR next year before the annual renewal
Good day! Sir it is mentioned above that if you will register as BMBE first you need to make inventory of the business total assets except land. would that inventory includes my personal car if I have one. or that would be separate from my business.
No as long as it is not used for business. You prepare the sworn statement for assets used in business
I registered my business as BMBE ang get approved by bir. What other taxes I need to pay.
details about my business
-Renting
-sole proprietorship
-banana retailer
you should also file ITR even though you’re still exempted from filing Income Tax.
Hi Sir, as BMBE are we required to file Quarterly ITR or only the Annual ITR? Thank in advance for your reply.
No need
1.if i got dti permits (business name,cert. of authority) and i am going to apply to BIR what requirements should i prepare for business less than 3 hundred thousand.?
2. if i am BMBE register in dti should i required also to get mayors permit ( business permit)?
Two queries:
(1) Is there a maximum company or business age to qualify for BMBE? Is this applicable only to, say, 1 year old or younger businesses?
(2) Clarification: The very first government office to approach would be the Municipal Treasurer, right? And they would be the one to approve/disapprove our application as BMBE?
Thank you!
Answers:
1. There is no age limit of business existence as long as you qualify as BMBE.
2. Yes.
For clarification lang po, since na BMBE registered na yung business at Tax exempt na do I need to submit the 1701Q kahit Zero payment?
First, check your COR if you’re required.Basically, all BMBE are required to file the ITR.
Gud eve po. Base on my COR income tax and Percentage tax monthly. til now Im still confused of what form to be use in filing of tax po. As an individual po 1701 Q? what is 2551M use for po? Or can i pay annually? our sales is not exceeding 3m po. Please help po. BMBE
Since you’re registered as BMBE, you’re required to pay your monthly percentage tax then regarding sa income tax return, file the quarterly income tax return with zero tax then at the end of the year, file the annual tax return using 1701 again zero tax since BMBE and it is exempted from tax but make sure your BMBE certificate is still valid.
Thank you po sa reply. Opo valid pa po til August 2021. Clarify ko lng po upon declaring zero sa 1701Q and 1701A. Wala na po bang i input na amount as sales po? Sa percentage tax malinaw na po sa akin?
Thanks po ulit.
wala na sa ITR mo. zero taxable income
Good morning po
What about the percentage tax 2551q? I need to file of i am bmbe registeres?Then what about the sawt? Do i need to submit it electronically every quarter? When can i submit the dvd-r? End of the year?
Hi, good day! I’m planning to franchise a business that is under BMBE. The owner said that we will no longer need to process any papers in DTI coz were going to use their DTI permit number. We just have to submit a permit to operate a business in our barangay. Is it true? Different municipality by the way
Yes, some of the franchisor they’re the one who process the papers. Just process your papers to operates. The documents will be given to you by the fanchisor.
ask ko lang po sir, about sa sworn statement meaning notaried po? at need po ba tlaga na audited fs kasi small busineas lang naman po wla po kasi kaming bookkeeper ako lang ang nag rerecord ng sales at purchase at expenses namim
Sworn statement should be notarized and regarding the audited FS, if you’re sole proprietor and non vat no need to submit audited FS
maraming salamat po sir sa response. God bless and stay safe.
You’re welcome!
Hi and good day, we applied for BMBE last year po, mga May-June 2020 and approved by July 3, 2020. Since then, wala na po kaming binayaran na tax. Hindi na rin po kami ulit nakabalik ng BIR Valenzuela to confirm na wala ba talaga kaming babayaran tax? Nagtanong na rin kami mismo sa mga personel ng BIR mismo kung alam ba talaga nila itong BMBE, wala pong nakakaalam. Sa ngayon, mga business permit na lang po ang binabayaran namin. Baka magulat na lang din kami na baka may penalty na kami. 100% po ba na wala talagang babayarang tax?
Salamat po
Hi, that’s not true that when you’re BMBE you are exempted from tax. You still have to pay the percentage tax of 1% quarterly. Please check your Certificate of Registration (COR). It will explain what you should pay.
pano po ako mag ffile kung bmbe na po ako? salamat po
Hello Luis, If you’re BMBE please check your COR it would explain to you what you need to do and what to file. If you need assistance. Please let me know.
Hello, do you also do BMBE registration? I’m actually looking for someone to help me apply for BMBE. Any leads would also help 🙂
What’s your location?
Our business is registered in Las Pinas 🙂
Oh I see, we can’t help you to do it. But we can assist you on what to do.
Hello sir, may I have your email?
You may contact us: philippinetaxationguor@gmail.com
Hi, required pa po ba magapply ng Mayor’s Permit pag meron ng BMBE Cert and BIR? TIA
Hi! I am looking for someone who can help me apply for BMBE. I am from Cainta. Can someone help po? Thank you.
hi, if meron na akong COR from BIR tapos apply as BMBE, mauupdate din ba yan this year or next year na?
Next taxable year( next year pa yung application non)
I am BMBE approved by BIR po ito po nakalagay sa COR ko hindi po nila nireprint kaya hindi malinaw saken. kung anong dapat ifile at mga hindi na need bayaran.
Income tax * percentage- tax quarterly
withholding tax-expanded oth
at anong pa po bang other tax na need kong bayaran and ifile. sorry for many question new business po kasi and sole proprietorship po last year lang ko lang po itinayo.
Please check your COR. Since you’re approved BMBE by the BIR, you should file ITR and pay percentage.
Hi, can a Retail Trading/Merchandising Business be registered as a BMBE?
Yes as long you meet the requirements of BMBE
Hi, sa filing po ng 1702Q, dun po ba sa exempt portion nilalagay?
Please check your COR if there is. Thank you
Hi. Pwde din po ba sa bmbe ang food business? At same din po ba na pagka below 300k ang puhunan ay dti,sec,etc ang requirements?at need po ba na 10 ptaas ang tauhan pra maging qualified sa bmbe?
Ask lang po sana nag apply kami ng BMBE pero meron po nakalagay sa COR na I701,1701Q, 2551Q at 0605 pano po eto mag pa file at pay parin po ba kami neto kahit naka BMBE kami?salamat po hope you to hear your feedback po
Once you qualifies as BMBE no need to file 1701Q but instead 1701 annual as zero taxable income.
Hi sir naconfirm napo b n no need npo mGfile ng 1701q kPG bmbe n. Nung nagkaCOR ako wala ako bmbe need ko lang masure po kung ok lng na wala n 1701q
Please check po sa COR niyo kung included po ba yung 1701Q, pero required parin kayo may file ng annual sa 1701 kasi exempted yung BMBE.
Hi Sir, since we are registered as BMBE, are we required to file a Quarterly Income tax or Only the Annual Income Tax? Thank you in advance.
Once na naaprove na kayo as BMBE you will be required to file annual ITR.
Hi Sir, ask ko lng po. What if andito xa sa Pinas pero IT sya sa ibang bansa (Canada). Hindi po xa binabawasan ng tax po, sabi ni employer nya, dito nlng daw xa magbabayad total andito nmn po xa sa Pinas..Ndi nmn po aabot ng 3M ang annual income nya. Pde po ba xa ifile as BMBE..Aug 2021 po nagstart. Thank you 🙂
Yes po as long as na meet po ya young requirement as BMBE. But I guess, BMBE is not good for you.
To Rogie
Lahat ng OFW ay Tax exempted.Basta dumaan sa tamang proceso,
All Employees are receiving below minimum w/bmbe cert filed to BIR
How to file the monthly 1601-C?
Hello po,
Ask ko lng po. Ang sabi excluded ang land as asset. Ung mortgage po ng building namin is 6m plus, pero ang ginagamit lng po ng buisness ay ung ground floor then ung 2nd and 3rd floor po ay residence na. Qualified po ba kami mag apply as BMBE? Bigasan retailing po ang businessnamin at ang puhunan nami n inluding equipment etc mga 100k. Since na doon n kami nakatira sa building, we decided na gamitin nlng ung first floor sa negosyo.
May chance po ba ma aporb as BMBE if hindi n nmin ideclare ung building?
Yes po
Hello sir. Good day. Alin po kayang Annual Information Return ang tinutukoy dito sa nasa ibaba?
Do I need to pay Income Tax?
Even though exemption from Income tax is one of the benefits of BMBE, but you’re still required to file the annual income tax return with a zero amount to be paid.
BMBE is required to submit an Annual Information Return in exchange for an income tax return. Submit on or before the 15th day of the fourth month after the close of the taxable year. It also includes data from financial statements and Sworn Statements of Assets owned and used.
Thank you in advance and more power!
You will file using BIR 1701 form. Actually, I’m making a video on how to file ITR for BMBE. I hope I can finish before the date of filing.
You can subscribe to my YouTube channel to notify you for my videos. https://www.youtube.com/c/RosbenMurilloCPATAXGURO?sub_confirmation=1
Our company is BMBE registered since January 2, 2021. What if my assets exceeds to P3M for the month of December 2021 (Jan to November 2021 below P3M assets), what period do I need to file the income tax for?
You will file the whole year not as BMBE but as a regular tax rate.
hi, i’m about to renew my DTI registration, I only get barangay permit as I do part-time home-based cooking business only, can I still apply for BMBE? Will there be penalties (since I don’t have Mayor’s Permit)?
Did you register your business with the BIR? Please check the requirements when applying BMBE in the BIR.
Hello sir, I’m about to renew my DTI registration, can I still apply for BMBE? I’ve only been getting barangay permit as I am not really fully engaging in the business and I wasn’t aware of this BMBE until very recently from a newspaper article I read. Will there be penalties?
Yes, as long as you qualify. No penalties in applying BMBE
No I didn’t, just got barangay permit. Thank you for replying.
You’re welcome. I suggest to register with the BIR as BMBE. It’s exempt from income tax but subject to 1% business tax or you can opt to 8% exempt from business tax.
3 years running na po yung business, balak ko po sana iregister sa bir. Nagregister ako sa dti as bmbe, magkano po kaya penalty ko sa bir for late registration, printing shop po.
There’s no penalty sa BIR since Hindi pa kayo register. Make sure lang po na latest po ang DTI mo then BMBE certificates.
Bali 2019 pa po naissue yung dti pero yung bmbe ngayon jan 2022 palang. Ibabase po ba ng bir sa dti ko for late registration of business.
Yes, Kasi dapat, after na makaregister sa DTI kaylangan mo magresiter with the BIR.
Kung sakali po kaya i cancel ko yung dti ngayon tapos kumuha bagong dti, hahabulin pa po kay ako ng bir kung sakali yung bago lang iregister ko. O mas maigi mag late registration penalty nalang po ako. Patulong po sana, di ko alam gagawin ko po kasi
No need as long as new DTI registration. It means a new name.
Hi! Nagregister po ako sa DTI para sa business ko and they offered na baka daw gusto ko na din magparegister sa BMBE, para daw po sa exemption ng tax, so I agreed and gave me a certification, they also gave me a duplicate para daw pag nagapply ako sa BIR. Months pa nung nairegister ko ang business ko sa BIR at nawala po sa isip ko na ipasa yun kay BIR, nung release day po ng COR ko saka ko lang naibigay kay BIR ang BMBE certification ko.. wala naman sinabi si BIR at inaaccept lang ang BMBE cert ko tapos inattach lang sa mga documents ko sa kanila.
Question 1, makakaapekto po ba sa schedule at tax type na nakalagay sa COR ko given sa dun sa case na binanggit ko above?
question 2, sang blank sa form 2551Q ko pa ba makikkita ung menu para mapalagay na BMBE member ako at magautomatic compute na zero tax po ako?(note, online filing po ang tinutukoy ko using ebirform)
1. Yes, in that case, your business is not register as BMBE because in your COR there must be indication that you’re BMBE certified.
2. No, 2551Q is for business taxes whereas 1700 is filing for annual income tax return.
question po.. may BMBE na po kami na naefile with DTI and BIR nadin po.. now mag open po kami ng isa pang branch.. pasok pa din po ba sa BMBE yun? hindi pa din naman po umabot sa 3M ung assets namin kahit na maging 2 na ung branch ng food cart.. salamat po
Hi, ask ko lang if BMBE po ako and nag exceed na ko 3m threshold, may bearing po ba at makakaaffect ba sa pagfile ko ng Annual Income Tax Rerturn?
Yes, you’re required to file na po sa ITR and then your BMBE privilege na revoke na po.
Good day po. BMBE registered po ako. Nagpasa po ako upon registration ng business sa BIR pero wala po nakaindicate sa COR. sabi para maindicate, irereprint po ng bir. Ibig sabihin po ba nun hindi po ako registered as bmbe sa kanila? Salamat po
Yes, pagwalang nakalagay sa COR mo na BMBE cerfitication. It means po hindi ka honored as BMBE sa BIR.
“BMBE is required to file an Annual information Return in exchange for an Income Tax return”
What form is Annual Info Return? I cant find it in google.
Also, does the word BMBE Registered need to be annotated on face of COR and Mayor’s Permit?
Thank you!
After ko po ng BMBE pwede na bang mag operate ang business? or ano pa ang kailangan gawin after dito baguhan lang po kasi, Salamat!
If you’re done registration with the BIR as BMBE, you are legally allowed to operate as BMBE. However, if BMBE registered from DTI, you can operate your business however, you should also registered with the BIR for taxes purposes.
Hi start up a consignee business po, Auto supply.
1.Mag register po ba muna ako ng DTI BNRS online , before mag apply for BMBE,?
2. Yung DTI, need po ba na naka barangay lang din? I am looking forward for wider reach balak ko po sana mag CITY, okay lang po ba?
3. not exceeding naman po sa 3M since, consignee pa po. dahil sa mga kakilala. 10k-20k lang ang puhunan para sa upa ng store at pag remake ng store. this 2023 need ko na po ba sa DTI mismo magpunta o pwedeng online padin? Thank you willing to wait sa response
Hi, good pm. ask ko lang po
1. Paano po filing pag mixed income ( compensation) and business. Yung business po registered as BMBE and naklagay din po sa COR BMBE. pag nag file of ITR 1701A, I will declared as zero amount? OSD method of deduction po ginamit ko 1st quarterly filing 1701Q.
2. Need po ba attached both 2316 compensation and anu need po supporting docs sa business as tax exempt? COR po ba? pag nag file na ng ITR.
Thank you in advance.
Hello po good evening pag BMBE Po ano pong form kailangan I fill up po para sa Annual Information Return po?
You may use BIR form 1701 po
Hi po. I have existing laundry business registered in DTI last July 10,2023.
1. Can I still apply for BMBE?
2. Do I need to get new DTI as BMBE?
Thanks in advance.
Good day po sir, ask ko lang po pede po mag mag apply sa BMBE ang grab operator na may isang sasakyan lang? Nakapagparegistered na rin po kami sa BIR.
Maaraming salamat po
Yes, you can apply for BMBE.. make sure to meet the qualifications.
Hello po! I am a government employee po at may business po ako na registered as BMBE reflected din po sa COR ko. May nakalagay po sa COR ko na need ko magfile ng 1701Q, 1701/1701A at 2551Q. Paano po ang filing sa BIR ng income tax at percentage tax at ano po ang benefits ko sa BMBE kung may nakalagay naman po sa COR ko na need ko ifile lahat? Thank you po in advance!
You have to file but zero filing po. It means for the compliance purposes you to file 1701Q. Please read this article: https://www.philippinetaxationguro.com/1701q-bir-form/
Hello po! Ako po ay nagtatrabaho sa government at may business po ako na registered sa BIR at may BMBE certification nakareflect po sa COR ko. May sales po ako at nakareflect po sa COR ko na kailangan ko magfile ng 2551Q, 1701Q at 1701/1701A. Paano po ang filing ng quarterly income tax, quarterly percentage tax at annual income tax lalo na mixed income earner po ako? Disregarded na po ba ang benefits ko sa BMBE as tax exempt? Thank you po in advance!
You have to file but zero filing po. It means for the compliance purposes you to file 1701Q. Please read this article: https://www.philippinetaxationguro.com/1701q-bir-form/
How about the 2551Q that I need to file Sir? Do I need to file a zero filing also? I have a sales last year when I started my business and also this 1st and 2nd quarter of the year.
Nope, you have to pay the exact tax becuase you’re not exempted from paying the business tax.
Noted Sir! I have read that I need to submit Annual Information Return in exchange for an income tax return. It says also that I need to include there my financial statement and Sworn statements of assets owned and used. May I know if I can just submit the Annual income tax return? May I know also how to make an annual information return? Thank you so much, Sir!
Good day Sir!
Q1. If a new business is already registered with DTI but hasn’t yet been registered with BIR, can it apply for BMBE before registering the new business to BIR? If possible po Sir, how to do it?
Q2. If the new business was able to register itself from BMBE and next to BIR, would the first taxable year of the new business can avail the BMBE tax exemption on its income taxes from operation?
1. Answer: BMBE Registration Process
1. Accomplish three copies of the BMBE Form 01 and submit them along with all the required documents to the Office of the Municipal or City Treasurer.
2. The application will be processed within 15 working days upon submission. If no rejection is received within those days, your application is considered approved.
3. Once approved, you will receive a Certificate of Authority as proof of registration, which is valid for up to two years34.
4. Submit the BMBE Certificate to the BIR for processing.
2. Ans: upon successful registration with both BMBE and BIR, and by adhering to the necessary income tax filing requirements, the new business can avail of the BMBE tax exemption for its income taxes from operation for the first taxable year.
Good Day Sir Rosben,
I’m new pa lang po sa processing ng Business Permits as I’m planning to open my Small Lechon Manok Business. I have already acquired my DTI Permit and also DTI BMBE Certificate of Authority. Ang pagkakaintindi ko po need ko daw po I-register yung business ko sa BIR within 30 days to avoid penalty of late registration.
Questions:
1. Ano po ang sasabihin ko sa BIR pag apply ko para ma avail ko po yung Tax Exempt as a BMBE Registered.
2. Ano po mga need ko requirements dalhin sa BIR para po ma apply ko yung Tax Exempt.
3. sa BIR FORM 1901 first time ko po din mag file nito. meron po dun part #23 Are you availing of the 8% income tax rate option in lieu of graduated income tax rates? YES or NO? Ano po pipiliin ko applicable for my Business?
Thank you so much
Hope to hear from you.
Congratulations on starting your Lechon Manok business! Here’s a guide to help you with your BIR registration and availing of the tax exemptions under the BMBE (Barangay Micro Business Enterprises) Act.
1. Registering as a BMBE with the BIR
When you visit the BIR, clearly state that your business is registered under the BMBE Act. This should inform the BIR that your business may be eligible for income tax exemption.
2. Required Documents for BIR Registration
Here are the documents you generally need to provide to the BIR:
DTI Certificate of Business Name
BMBE Certificate of Authority
Barangay Clearance
Mayor’s Permit (or Business Permit)
Proof of Address (e.g., Utility bills, Lease contract)
Valid ID
Book of Accounts (to be registered with the BIR)
Note: Requirements may vary slightly depending on your local BIR office.
3. Choosing the Income Tax Rate Option (BIR Form 1901, Part #23)
This decision depends on your business’s expected revenue and how you wish to manage your taxes:
8% Income Tax Rate: This is a flat rate applied to your gross sales or receipts. It’s simpler but might be more expensive if your business has significant allowable deductions.
Graduated Income Tax Rates: These rates are based on net income (gross sales minus allowable deductions). This option might be more beneficial if your business incurs significant expenses.
As a BMBE-registered business, you’re exempt from income tax. However, this decision will be relevant if your business outgrows the BMBE criteria.
Ako po ba mag dedecide if I choose the 8% or Graduated Income tax rates? Thank you po for answering my first questions.
Yes.. Your welcome
Hello po, ask ko lang po kung pwede pakipaliwanag po uli ng pagregister ng bmbe sa bir. Paki include po kung saan at paano makuha ang mga requirements na ito. Salamat po.
The registration of a Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BMBE) with the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) involves a detailed process. Here is a more detailed overview of the steps and requirements:
1. Obtain a BMBE Certificate of Authority: Before registering with the BIR, your business should first be recognized as a BMBE by obtaining a Certificate of Authority from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). This involves submitting the necessary documents to the DTI, such as the BMBE Form 1, DTI Certificate of Business Name Registration, and Mayor’s Permit.
2. Prepare the Required Documents for BIR Registration: Once you have the BMBE Certificate of Authority, you need to prepare several documents for BIR registration. These include:
a. BIR Form 1905: Application for Registration Information Update / Correction / Cancellation.
b. DTI’s BMBE Certificate of Authority: This serves as proof that your business is recognized as a BMBE.
c. Notarized Sworn Statement of Capital: This statement should include a breakdown of assets, with details such as acquisition date, asset name, acquisition cost, accumulated depreciation, and book value.
d. Notarized Affidavit: Declaring that the business does not have affiliates, branches, sales outlets, places of production, warehouse, and storage places.
e. Financial Documents: Latest Annual Income Tax Return and, if applicable, the latest Quarterly Income Tax Return, along with the Audited Financial Statement.
f. BIR Certificate of Registration.
If applicable, a Notarized Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and ID of the Owner and Authorized Representative.
hi po ask ko lang po june 15 2023 nag paregister po ako ng BIR. ngayon po nag register napo ako ng BMBE and meron na akong certificate of authority.
Question 1: need po ba pumunta ng bir para ipa update ang COR ko to bmbe
Question 2: pag na update or ok na ang BMBE sa bir ma ccount po ba ang 1701 as no tax for 2023 annual or mag uumpisa sya sa 1st quarter ng 1701Q
Answers:
Q1: Yes, if the COR is not yet registered as BMBE registered in the BIR.
Q2: No, it will the apply on the next taxable year.
Hi. I just want to ask if it is possible to be a BMBE and VAT taxpayer at the same time. BMBE because my assets are below 3m, VAT because my gross sales exceed 3m. Low value kasi yung items namin and fast moving kaya malaki talaga ang gross sales niya. Thanks for the reply po.
Yes, because BMBE is for income tax whiel VAT is for the business tax. You may apply BMBE as long as your total assets does not exceed 3M. I hope I answered you question.