Upholding what is right
Tax services
At PwC Philippines, we consider the needs of your business and the government with the view of upholding what is right.
At PwC Philippines, we offer tax and legal services that help you manage complex business challenges with ease and coordination. By working closely with our member firms—Isla Lipana & Co. for tax advice and Cabrera & Company for legal solutions—we provide a multidisciplinary approach that supports informed decisions and effective risk management. And, we are committed to doing what is right, ensuring integrity in every step we take.
How we can help
We focus on business and government needs, upholding integrity and fairness
Tax is a significant business cost, so managing and controlling tax risks is essential. Many leaders seek professional advice to manage risks, control costs, and seize planning opportunities. We consider industry-specific factors and adopt a consultative approach to identify risks. Our tax professionals offer diverse services to reduce liabilities, ensure compliance, and advocate for you to benefit your tax position with tailored structures.
Responsiveness unlike any other
We tailor business and tax advisory services to match client needs, enabling effective tax compliance and business goal achievement. Our services simplify tax management for companies large and small, covering key areas such as tax compliance and complex issues like international, expatriate, and value-added tax. Collaborating with PwC colleagues globally, we provide timely advice for international transactions.
Explore our services
Our Tax Services team delivers strategic, end-to-end solutions that ensure compliance, optimize tax positions, and support sustainable growth—locally and globally.
- Tax dispute resolution and risk management
- Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital market transactions
- International tax and transfer pricing (TP)
- Accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance
- Workforce
Tax dispute resolution and risk management
- Full or limited representation before tax authorities
- Independent case analysis of the tax issues involved
- BIR, Local Government Unit (LGU), and Bureau of Customs (BOC) assessment representation and support
- Tax refund claims and applications for compromise settlements
Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital market transactions
- Tax structuring and due diligence reviews on M&A, business reorganizations, and inbound/outbound investments
- Initial Public Offerings (IPO) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REIT)
- Foreign equity reviews and incentive applications with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Board of Investments (BOI), and other Investment Promotion Agencies
- Corporate divestments, closures, and dissolutions
International tax and transfer pricing (TP)
- Local and OECD-aligned TP documentation
- Cost allocation and benefit tests and review of material related party transaction policies
- Comparability and benchmarking analyses and TP manuals
- Information Return on Related Party Transactions (BIR Form No.
1709) - TP audit forms per Philippine TP Audit Guidelines (RAMO
1-2019) - Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) Pillar Two readiness
- Cross-border contract reviews, treaty relief, and confirmatory ruling
applications
Accounting, tax, and regulatory compliance
- Bookkeeping, cash management, statutory financial statements, statutory audit assistance, and finance managed services
- Corporate registration and postregistration compliance
- Incentives qualification and availment compliance with an Investment Promotion Agency
- Customs advisory and compliance reviews, BOC accreditations, tariff
rulings, and other support services - Tax returns preparation, review, and filing
- Tax health checks based on historical data and tax assessment preparedness services
- Electronic Filing and Payment System (eFPS) enrollment and electronic
Audited Financial Statements (eAFS) - Other Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) compliance requirements
Workforce
- Outsourced payroll services
- Payroll consulting
- Employment tax and law
- Retirement and pension
- Rewards and benefits
- Succession planning
National Internal Revenue Code 1997
Tax Calendar
Contact us
Tax - Client Accounting Services Partner, PwC Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 8845 2728
Floredee T. Odulio
Tax - Client Accounting Services Partner, PwC Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 8845 2728
Tax - Client Accounting Services Partner, PwC Philippines
Tel: +63 (2) 8845 2728
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