TAX ISSUES FOR IMPORTERS

September 5, 2019 * 1-5.30 pm * Rizal Ballroom C, Makati Shangri-La

Dear colleagues,

PortCalls and Asia Customs & Trade would like to invite you to a seminar on “Tax Issues for Importers” on
September 5, 2019, 1-5.30 pm, at the Makati Shangri-La (Rizal Ballroom C). The seminar will have the following
topics:

1. Rules on VAT Refund Under TRAIN (RMC 47-2019)

Speaker: Ms Grace Evelyn Lacerna
Chief, Accounts Receivable Monitoring Division, Bureau of Internal Revenue
- Includes updates on TRAIN 1 and 2; Tax amnesty

2. Streamlined BOC Rules on Processing Duty Drawback, Abatement and Refunds

Under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act (CAO 04-2019)
Speaker: TBA

3. Preparing for a Customs Audit/ Difference Between BIR and BOC Audits
Speaker: Atty Agaton Teodoro Uvero
Chairman, Asia Customs & Trade; Former Bureau of Customs Deputy Commissioner for Assessment and
Operations Coordinating Group
- Audit issues and risk areas: What are the specific compliance issues involved? Conduct of compliance
assessments: What are the records subject to customs audit? How will customs conduct the audit? How
are customs audits related to BIR audits on VAT declarations on importations?
4. Customs Audit Updates
Atty Vincent Philip Maronilla, Assistant Commissioner
and Head of the Post-Clearance Audit Group, Bureau of Customs

Seminar investment cost per person is P3,000.00 + VAT. Deadline for registration is September 3 while deadline
for payment is September 4. To participate, please fill up the registration form and fax to 551-3207 or email to
events@portcalls.com or customstrade.asia@gmail.com.

For questions regarding this invitation, you may contact us at 551-1775, 551-3871, or 552-7072.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the seminar.

Sincerely,
PortCalls and Asia Customs & Trade

REGISTRATION
Investment Cost Per Person: P3,000 + VAT
If you wish to participate in the seminar “Tax Issues for Importers”, please fill up this form and email to events@portcalls.com or
customstrade.asia@gmail.com or fax to 551-3207. For inquiries, call 551-1775, 551-3871, or 552-7072.

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Deadline for registration is September 3. Payment must be made on or before September 4.

Cash or check payable to ProQuest Publishing, Inc at any of the following bank accounts:
- BPI Island current account 0301-0276-13
- East West current account 20000-257332-5

Please email deposit slip with company name to events@portcalls.com or customstrade.asia@gmail.com to ensure your seat at the seminar.

CANCELLATION AND SUBSTITUTION POLICY: Cancellations are allowed but will have to be made in writing and emailed to
events@portcalls.com or customstrade.asia@gmail.com on or before September 4 to qualify for a full refund. Beyond that date, no refund
will be accommodated. Delegate substitution is, however, allowed. Those who registered but did not attend the seminar will still be billed.

Unit 1402 Sunset View Towers, 2230 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City 1300 Philippines
Tel nos.: 551-1775 / 551-3871 / 551-1972 / 552-7072 • Mobile no.: 09175555273
Website: www.customstrade.asia * www.portcalls.com • Email: events@portcalls.com, info@portcalls.com