[Philippines] 12% VAT (Value Added Tax) starting 2 Jun 2025

Starting 2 June 2025, a government-mandated 12% VAT will apply to all digital services in the Philippines.

This means a 12% VAT will be added to purchases of:

1. Coin bundles
2. Bump, Spotlight, and Shoutout
3. CarouBiz subscriptions (monthly and annual)
4. Sales-assisted subscriptions
5. Media Sales

How will the price change with this VAT inclusion?

While the base price of our Coins and Seller Tools remain unchanged, an additional 12% will be charged and included in the final price at the point of payment.

Will it cost more to purchase Seller Tools (e.g. Bumps, Shoutout, Spotlight) after 2 June 2025?

This would depend on how you choose to pay for your Seller Tools. 

There will be no change to the number of Coins needed to purchase any of the Seller Tools. However, purchases made after 2 June 2025 will be subjected to 12% VAT.

For example, if it costs 45 Coins (approx. PHP45) to Bump your listing, 

*Cost of Coins will be dependent on when Coins were purchased. If Coins were purchased before 2 June 2025, you will not need to pay for 12% VAT for the Coins bundle purchased.