Exakt–Helix EIS / Permit to Issue (PTI)
Updated 11 November 2026
Permit to Issue (PTI): how to get one before 31 December
Every covered taxpayer needs a Permit to Issue before issuing e-invoices. Here is where to file, what to prepare and the dates that matter.
Permit to Issue at a glance
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| List every invoicing system and confirm coverage | Now |
| Prepare the system description and test outputs | Before filing |
| File with your RDO or the Large Taxpayer Office | By about 26 Nov 2026 |
| BIR evaluation | Up to 20 working days |
| Start live issuance | Once granted, by 31 Dec 2026 |
| EIS certification | Within 6 months of the permit |
Common questions
What is a Permit to Issue (PTI)?
Under RMC 98-2026, the Permit to Issue is the BIR's approval to start issuing electronic invoices from a specific invoicing system. Live e-invoice issuance starts only after it is granted.
Where do we file it?
With the Revenue District Office where the company is registered, or with the Large Taxpayer Office for large taxpayers.
How long does the BIR take?
Up to 20 working days to evaluate a complete application. To be issuing by 31 December 2026, file by about 26 November 2026.
Do we need one per system?
Each invoicing system that will issue e-invoices needs to be covered, so groups with several ERPs, billing systems or POS networks should list them all early.
What do we prepare?
A description of the invoicing system and how it produces e-invoices, sample or test outputs in the BIR's required format, and the company's registration details. Requirements can change, so check the latest issuance with your RDO.
What happens after the permit?
Go live, then complete EIS certification within six months: five mandatory tests, or seven where API callback functionality applies. A permit can be revoked if certification is not completed.
Is the Permit to Transmit the same thing?
No. Electronic sales reporting and the Permit to Transmit are separate, and follow later BIR instructions.
Want us to check for you?
Book a free 45-minute readiness check: contactus@exakt.com.ph or (02) 8631 8991. You leave with your coverage confirmed, the permits you need and a dated plan.