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Philippines BIR seizes over 500 illegal e-cigarette retailers with $3.09 million in tax liabilities

Nov.06.2024
Philippines BIR seizes over 500 illegal e-cigarette retailers with $3.09 million in tax liabilities
As of October 2024, the Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has seized 506 illegal e-cigarette retailers and distributors, with tax liabilities totaling $3.09 million. These businesses often violate laws due to unpaid excise taxes, missing tax stamps, and lack of registration.

Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. said that as of October this year, the BIR has arrested a total of 506 illegal e-cigarette retailers and distributors, according to the Philippine News Agency (PNA) website.

 

The Commissioner stated that common illegal activities among e-cigarette retailers and distributors include non-payment of value-added tax, lack of internal revenue stamps, and failure to register with the tax bureau, resulting in a total tax liability of 181.69 million Philippine pesos (3.09 million US dollars).

 

As of the end of October 2024, the BIR has seized 506 illegal e-cigarette retailers and distributors in our raid operations. The number of illegal e-cigarette shops has significantly increased since our nationwide raid on October 16th last year.

 

References:
[1] BIR catches 506 illicit vape resellers as of end October
Also Read:
[1] DTI suspends sales of 11 e-cigarette brands in the Philippines
[2] Philippines Bureau of Internal Revenue to intensify crackdown on illegal e-cigarette products
[3] Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue struggles with declining tobacco revenue.
[4] Philippines BIR Launches Nationwide Raid on Illegal E-Cigarette Sellers
[5] Philippine Customs intercepts illegal shipment of marijuana e-cigarettes
[6] Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue Raises Tobacco Prices Mandate
[7] Philippine Customs Seizes $120M Worth of Smuggled e-Cigarettes
[8] Revised Regulations on Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Vaping Products
[9] Massive Smuggling Bust by Philippine Customs Authorities in Manila
[10] DTI Suspends Sales of 5 E-cigarette Brands in Philippines, Including LOST MARY, Chillax, SHFTDr.Freeze, Aerogin, Don Bars, Black Elite
[11] New Guidelines for Handling Seized Goods by Philippines Tax Bureau
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