Taxes & Fees

VAT (Value Added Tax)

12% tax on certain real estate transactions

Definition

Value Added Tax (VAT) of 12% applies to: sale of real property by VAT-registered sellers in the ordinary course of business, and sale of residential units exceeding ₱3.199 million. Residential lots under ₱1.919M and houses under ₱3.199M are VAT-exempt.

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