BIR Forms
Find information on all BIR forms. Learn what each form is for, who needs to file it, requirements, deadlines, and where to download.
Updated June 12, 2026
Find the right form in the Bureau of Internal Revenue's large collection with our BIR forms directory. Each form page includes a detailed explanation of the form's purpose, who is required to file, supporting documents needed, filing deadlines, penalties for late filing, and direct links to download the official form from BIR.
Whether you're filing an income tax return, registering a business, applying for a TIN, or reporting specific transactions, find the exact form you need along with step-by-step guidance on how to complete and file it properly.
All BIR forms
17 forms, each with a filing guide.
- Form 0605Payment Form for Taxes, Duties, Fees and Other ChargesWho files: Individual taxpayers; Self-employed professionals; Corporations and partnerships; Employers and withholding agents; VAT-registered persons; Any taxpayer making tax payments to the BIR
- Form 0619-EMonthly Remittance Form of Creditable Income Taxes Withheld (Expanded)Who files: Withholding agents who deducted expanded (creditable) withholding tax; Top Withholding Agents (TWAs) withholding on regular supplier payments; Businesses paying professional/talent fees, rentals, and commissions
- Form 1601-CMonthly Withholding Tax Return on CompensationWho files: Employers, withholding agents, government agencies, non-profit organizations
- Form 1603-QQuarterly Remittance Return of Final Income Taxes Withheld on Fringe BenefitsWho files: Employers granting taxable fringe benefits to managerial and supervisory (non-rank-and-file) employees
- Form 1604-FAnnual Information Return of Income Payments Subjected to Final Withholding TaxesWho files: Financial institutions, income payors, employers granting fringe benefits, government agencies, and other agents who withheld final taxes
- Form 1700Annual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Purely Compensation IncomeWho files: Employees earning purely compensation income not qualified for substituted filing; Employees with two or more employers during the taxable year; Employees whose tax was not correctly withheld by the employer
- Form 1701Annual Income Tax Return for Self-Employed and Mixed-Income EarnersWho files: Self-Employed Individuals, Professionals in Private Practice, Mixed-Income Earners
- Form 1701-AAnnual Income Tax Return for Individuals Earning Purely from Business or ProfessionWho files: Self-employed individuals and professionals earning purely from business or profession who use the 8% flat tax or the graduated rates with the 40% Optional Standard Deduction
- Form 1701-QQuarterly Income Tax Return for Self-Employed Individuals, Estates and TrustsWho files: Self-employed individuals, professionals, mixed-income earners, and estates/trusts engaged in trade or business (corporations file 1702-Q)
- Form 1702-RTAnnual Corporate Income Tax ReturnWho files: Domestic corporations, resident foreign corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, and cooperative societies
- Form 1901Application for Registration / TIN for Self-EmployedWho files: Self-Employed Individuals, Professionals, Sole Proprietors, New Taxpayers
- Form 1902TIN Application for New EmployeesWho files: New employees earning purely compensation income who have no TIN yet; Taxpayer types on the form: Local, Resident Alien, Special Non-Resident Alien
- Form 2000Documentary Stamp Tax ReturnWho files: Banks and financial institutions; Insurance companies; Real estate dealers and brokers; Stock brokers and securities dealers; Notaries public and document executors; Any entity executing DST-taxable documents
- Form 2316Certificate of Compensation Payment/Tax WithheldWho files: Employers / Withholding Agents
- Form 2550-MMonthly Value-Added Tax ReturnWho files: VAT-registered businesses, importers, service providers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers
- Form 2550-QQuarterly Value Added Tax ReturnWho files: VAT-registered businesses, importers, manufacturers, wholesalers, and service providers
- Form 2551-QQuarterly Percentage Tax ReturnWho files: Retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers, service providers, professionals, contractors, and other percentage tax-liable businesses
Form categories
- Income Tax Returns
- Annual, quarterly, and monthly income tax filing forms
- Examples: 1701, 1701A, 1701Q, 1702, 1702Q
- Business Tax Returns
- VAT, percentage tax, and business-related returns
- Examples: 2550M, 2550Q, 2551Q
- Withholding Tax Returns
- Remittance returns for withholding taxes
- Examples: 1601C, 1601EQ, 1601FQ
- Registration Forms
- TIN application, business registration, updates
- Examples: 1901, 1902, 1903, 1904, 1905, 1906
- Transfer Tax Forms
- Estate tax, donor's tax, capital gains tax returns
- Examples: 1706, 1707, 1800, 1801
- Certificates and Proofs
- Certificates of withholding, compensation, etc.
- Examples: 2307, 2316, 2306
Common questions
Where do I download official BIR forms?
All official BIR forms are available free on the BIR website (bir.gov.ph) and through the eBIRForms package. We link to the official source so you always get the latest version; we do not host the PDFs ourselves.
Which BIR form do I use to file my income tax return?
Employees use Form 1700, purely self-employed and professionals use 1701A or 1701, and corporations use 1702. Quarterly income tax for individuals uses 1701Q. Check each form page for who must file and when.
What is BIR Form 2316?
Form 2316 is the Certificate of Compensation Payment and Tax Withheld that your employer issues each year. It summarizes your annual salary and the tax withheld, and substitutes for filing if you qualify for substituted filing.
Related sections
- Filing & ComplianceStep-by-step guides on how to file taxes, register with BIR, and comply with Philippine tax requirements.
- Tax TypesLearn about different types of taxes in the Philippines. Guides covering income tax, VAT, property tax, and more.
- Tax CalculatorsCalculate your taxes accurately with our free BIR-compliant tax calculators. Updated for 2026 tax regulations and easy to use for all taxpayers.
