Republic Act No. 4481: An act exempting the catholic relief services-ncwc and the tools for freedom foundation from the payment of certain taxes

In plain language

This act exempts Catholic Relief Services-NCWC and the Tools for Freedom Foundation from various taxes, and exempts non‑Filipino staff from salary taxes on dollar compensation received solely for service under these organizations.

Exemption from gift, franchise, specific, percentage, real property and other taxes for the organizations.

Exemption from salary and stipend taxes for non‑Filipino staff receiving dollar compensation from the organizations.

Act takes effect upon approval.

Tax Exemption

NGO

Philippines

Republic Act

REPUBLIC ACT No. 4481

An Act Exempting the Catholic Relief Services-Ncwc and the Tools for Freedom Foundation from the Payment of Certain Taxes

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippine Congress Assembled:

Section 1

The provisions of existing laws or ordinances to the contrary notwithstanding, Catholic Relief Services, NCWC and The Tools for Freedom Foundation shall be exempt from the payment of gift, franchise, specific, percentage, real property and all other taxes, duties and fees provided under existing laws or ordinances.

Section 2

Non-Filipino citizens serving on the staff of Catholic Relief Service-NCWC and The Tools for Freedom Foundation shall be exempt from the payment of taxes on salaries and stipends in dollars received solely and by reason of service rendered under Catholic Relief Service-NCWC and The Tools for Freedom Foundation programs.

Section 3

This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

Approved: June 19, 1965.

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