1.What is Form 1600VT?
Form 1600VT is the Monthly Remittance Return of Value-Added Tax Withheld. It’s used when a business withholds 12% VAT on payments made to non-resident suppliers (NRDSPs) such as foreign contractors or service providers not registered with the BIR.
2. Who needs to file this form?
Users must file this if:
They pay a non-resident supplier for services rendered in the Philippines
They are required to withhold and remit VAT to the BIR
🚫 This form is not available to 8% Income Tax Rate or Timeout Plan users
3. What ATC code should I use?
Use WV070 – Final VAT withheld on purchases of services from non-residents (private sector)
Tax rate: 12%
TIN: Use 000-000-000-00000 for NRDSPs
4. Where do I input NRDSP payments?
Enable 1600VT via Settings → Forms You Are Filing
Go to the VAT Withheld tab
Input your supplier’s name, TIN, and don’t forget the ATC code - WV080 ; then provide the tax base and let Taxumo handle the VAT withholding calculation.
5. What are the pre-submission fields for this form?
Before filing, you’ll be asked to confirm:
File this as an amendment? (Tick checkbox if amending)
Previous Remittance (only if amending)
Other Payments Made (auto-filled from past returns)
6. How do I file the 1600VT in Taxumo?
Input all your VAT Withheld entries
Go to the Tax Dues tab
Click File Now
Review pre-submission details
Pay and you’re done!
7. Where can I download the BIR form, BIR confirmation and .DAT file?
After successful filing, go to your Filed Forms (Past Filings) section. Look for the tax card and then you can download:
BIR Form (PDF)
Filing Confirmation
Proof of Payment
8. Remember to add the transaction in your Cashflow tab as your Expense. Use the category Services - Foreign.
9. What if I don’t see 1600VT in my account?
Go to Settings → Forms You Are Filing and tick 1600VT
Still don’t see it? You may be on an ineligible plan — upgrade via the Subscription page.