Steam has officially confirmed that all Steam purchases made in the Philippines will be subject to 12% value-added tax (VAT) starting June 1, 2025. Steam confirmed the new tax policy on its website, which aligns with the Republic Act 12023, or the 12% VAT on Digital Services Law. On the global scale, however, the Philippines has one of the lowest tax rates on Steam. Read more in our articles including "Steam to add 12% VAT on purchases in PH starting June 2025" and "Pasig Mega Market gets Starlink internet for cashless payments".
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Jul 8, 2012Steam has officially confirmed that all Steam purchases made in the Philippines will be subject to 12% value-added tax (VAT) starting June 1, 2025. Steam confirmed the new tax policy on its website, which aligns with the Republic Act 12023, or the 12% VAT on Digital Services Law.
On the global scale, however, the Philippines has one of the lowest tax rates on Steam.
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