KeyStar Accounting Services

14/04/2026

⏰2025 Annual Income Tax Return Filing deadline EXTENDED to May 15, 2026! 🥰

03/01/2026

02/01/2026

❤ Gentle Reminder: Renew your Business Permit Now!
Payments should be made on or before January 20, 2026.

Penalties for late payment 25% Surcharge and 2% monthly interest.
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03/12/2025

15/11/2025

🌐💡 Heads up, Pilipinas! Digital platforms will now charge 12% VAT under the new VAT on Digital Services Law!

Platforms like Netflix, Spotify, YouTube Premium, Steam, Canva, Google, Apple, Facebook/Meta Ads, Zoom, Amazon, and more must now collect VAT when their services are used in the PH.

🤔 How will this affect Filipino consumers?
💚 BENEFITS:

✔ Fairness – Local PH businesses that pay VAT will no longer be at a disadvantage compared to foreign digital companies.
✔ Support for PH creatives – 5% of digital VAT collections go to local creative industries (film, music, animation, gaming, arts).
✔ Better public funding – Government gets more revenue without creating brand-new taxes.
✔ Clearer pricing – Digital companies must show VAT breakdowns on receipts and invoices.

⚠️ DOWNSIDES:

✘ Some subscriptions may get more expensive
– Streaming, apps, games, cloud storage, and online tools may add 12% VAT.

✘ Higher digital expenses for freelancers, students, and online workers
– Tools like Canva, Google Workspace, Zoom, and cloud services may have price adjustments.

✘ Small businesses may feel the cost
– Those who rely on online ads (FB Ads, Google Ads) and SaaS tools may face increased monthly spending.

📌 The bottom line:

This law creates a fairer and more modern digital tax system—but consumers should be ready for possible price adjustments on digital services they use every day.

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15/11/2025

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30/10/2025

A Little Halloween Fun from KeyStar Accounting Services 👻

12/10/2025

04/08/2025

📍What if hindi ako magregister sa BIR ng business ko? What if nagregister nga ako pero hindi ko naifile ang mga required tax filing? Kasi Zero sales and expenses naman ako. Ano ba ang mga penalties ko as a company? Please watch my video for the answers.

28/07/2025

Is your business logo, symbol, or design protected?
Think of iconic logos like Jollibee or Starbucks—did you know that these need to be registered with the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) to be fully protected and prevent others from copying them?

Many business owners mistakenly believe that registering their business name with the DTI or SEC automatically protects their brand. Unfortunately, that's not the case. Your brand is not legally protected from imitation unless it is registered with the IPO.

The Philippines follows a "first-to-file" rule, which means the first person to register the mark owns the rights to it—even if you’ve been using it longer. That’s why registering your logo or brand with the IPO is essential to secure your rights.

What are the advantages?
💼 Builds trust and recognition – Customers are more likely to buy from a brand they recognize and trust.
🛡️ Protects your hard work – You’ve invested time and money building your business — don’t let someone else benefit from your reputation.
📈 Adds value – A registered trademark becomes a valuable asset. You can license it, franchise it, or sell it.
🌍 Supports expansion – Whether you're opening more branches, selling online, or going international, a trademark protects your brand wherever you grow.
✅ The power to legally stop others from copying or imitating your name or logo

28/07/2025