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RisingCode Tech Corp (RCTC), a Philippine VAT-registered company, provides remote software development and cloud-based data analytics services to NordiFresh A/S, a Danish firm. The services are performed by RCTC personnel in Manila; the outputs are delivered electronically to NordiFresh in Denmark; invoices are issued in USD and payments are deposited into RCTC’s Manila bank account. NordiFresh uses the outputs in Denmark. (a) Identify the controlling rule for determining whether the sale of services is taxed in the Philippines or considered an export of services (zero-rated VAT). (b) Distinguish the place-of-supply rule for services from the export-of-services rule and explain how they interact in this scenario. (c) Apply the rules to determine whether RCTC’s service qualifies for zero-rated VAT, and justify with governing doctrine and documentary requirements the BIR may demand.

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The place of supply is always the location of the service recipient; thus Denmark; the service is zero-rated. Zero-rated VAT applies; service provided to a foreign recipient and used outside the Philippines; under the place-of-supply rule the service is taxed where used (Denmark); BIR requires documentary evidence including the contract, proof of foreign status, and proof of use outside. The controlling rule is the place of supply; since the service is performed in Manila, the sale is taxed in the Philippines and zero rating is not allowed. Documentary requirements are not essential for zero-rated exports; the BIR cannot demand such docs.

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