Biasura, Jhazreel Mae N.
BSA 2B
Persons Liable
Sale in the Ordinary Course:
Section 4.105-1 of RR 16-2005 provides that any person who, in the course of his trade or business, sells,
barters, exchanges or leases goods or properties, or renders services, and any person who imports
goods, shall be liable to VAT imposed in Sections 106 to 108 of the Tax Code.
Importation:
In the case of importation of taxable goods, the importer, whether an individual or corporation and
whether or not made in the course of his trade or business, shall be liable to VAT imposed in Sec. 107 of
the Tax Code.
Transfer made by a tax-exempt entity to none-tax exempt entity
Section 107(B) of the Tax Code provides that in the case of tax-free importation of. goods into the
Philippines by persons, entities, or agencies exempt from tax where such goods are subsequently
transferred or exchanged in the Philippines to non-exempt persons or entities, the purchasers,
transferees or recipients shall be considered the Importers thereof, who shall be liable for any internal
revenue tax on such importation.