MANILA -- Multinationals operating in the Philippines are facing delays in receiving refunds on the value-added tax, with the situation growing so dire that some companies are considering withdrawing from the market.
Multinational companies criticize byzantine tax code, slow VAT refunds
Dole, which exports bananas from the Philippines, faces a huge tax hit without a VAT rebate. © Reuters
MANILA -- Multinationals operating in the Philippines are facing delays in receiving refunds on the value-added tax, with the situation growing so dire that some companies are considering withdrawing from the market.