In the Philippines, electronic invoicing is regulated by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act and its implementing regulations.
The Electronic Invoicing/Receipting System (EIS) was introduced through a phased implementation that began with a pilot program in July 2022. The rollout continues gradually as the Bureau of Internal Revenue expands the scope of taxpayers required to participate in the EIS framework.
The initiative aims to improve tax compliance, increase transparency, reduce manual processing, and support the digital transformation of tax reporting.
Scope of the e-Invoicing System
The Electronic Invoicing/Receipting System (EIS) supports the electronic issuance of:
- Business-to-Business (B2B) invoices
- Business-to-Consumer (B2C) receipts
- Credit Notes
- Debit Notes
Large taxpayers, exporters, e-commerce businesses, and other taxpayers designated by the Bureau of Internal Revenue are required to participate in the EIS program according to the implementation phases announced by the BIR.
Technical Details of the e-Invoice System
Electronic documents may be submitted through the EIS Portal or via the official EIS APIs integrated with ERP or Point-of-Sale (POS) systems.
Invoices are generated in JSON format and digitally signed in accordance with the technical specifications published by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Electronic sales data must be transmitted within the reporting period specified by the BIR.
Electronic invoices and receipts should be retained in accordance with the applicable Philippine record retention requirements.
e-Invoicing/Receipting System EIS
The Electronic Invoicing/Receipting System (EIS) is the centralized platform operated by the Bureau of Internal Revenue for receiving, validating, and storing electronic sales data.
Businesses using Computerized Accounting Systems (CAS), ERP systems, or Point-of-Sale (POS) systems may integrate directly with the EIS through the official APIs after completing the required certification process.
Taxpayers must obtain the necessary approvals, including the Permit to Transmit (PTT) where applicable, before exchanging production data with the EIS platform.
How Can SNI Help You?
SNI provides an end-to-end Philippines e-Invoicing solution that enables businesses to comply with the requirements established by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR).
Our solution supports the complete invoice lifecycle, including invoice creation, data extraction, mapping, JSON generation, validation, transmission, monitoring, reconciliation, and long-term archiving.
SNI automatically extracts invoice data from ERP systems and generates electronic invoices and receipts in accordance with the latest EIS technical specifications.
For outbound documents, SNI securely transmits invoice and receipt data to the EIS platform through the official APIs while monitoring submission acknowledgements, validation responses, and document status updates.
For inbound document processing, SNI supports the automated retrieval and processing of structured electronic document data, enabling seamless integration with ERP systems and downstream financial processes.
All inbound documents are displayed in SNI’s Inbound Cockpit, providing centralized monitoring, document status tracking, structured document visualization, and human-readable HTML/PDF rendering.
SNI’s invoice reconciliation functionality automatically matches incoming invoices with purchase orders, delivery notes, or other ERP documents, reducing manual effort while improving processing accuracy and accelerating financial workflows.
Designed for maximum flexibility, SNI integrates seamlessly with SAP and non-SAP ERP environments without requiring ERP upgrades. The solution supports SAP ECC 4.7 and higher, SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, and SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) while remaining fully ERP-independent.
With continuous monitoring of regulatory developments published by the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), SNI enables organizations to maintain long-term compliance while minimizing implementation effort and operational risk.