The BIR's RMC 132-2024 brought clarity to how PAGCOR's gaming ecosystem is taxed — but it left one important question unanswered. Should the 5% franchise tax also apply to the B2B providers that PAGCOR accredits? We unpack the gap, why…
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Arden Consult has been selected as the contributing author for the Philippines chapter of the Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide: Gaming Law 2025 — one of the most authoritative legal reference publications in the world.
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No New “Online Gaming Tax” Needed: Philippine Online Gaming Already Pays Substantial Government Fees
The truth? Philippine-licensed online gaming companies are among the most heavily taxed in the world, with total government take approaching 35% of gross gaming revenue — before profit, and before payroll, withholding, and other business taxes. Meanwhile, illegal operators (who…
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