Profits may be distributed to shareholders in the form of dividends, or they may be reinvested or retained (within limits) by the corporation.
Philippine-sourced income and foreign-sourced income together constitute the local corporation's gross income. The local corporation pays the higher of RCIT of 25% (or 20%) based on gross income less the allowable deductions provided under the Tax Code, or MCIT of 2% based on gross income.
Corporate income tax is imposed at the federal level on all entities treated as corporations (see Entity classification below), and by 47 states and the District of Columbia. Certain localities also impose corporate income tax.
C Corporations distribute two main types of dividends: qualified and ordinary. Qualified dividends often enjoy lower tax rates, typically 15% or 20%, making them more favorable to shareholders. Conversely, ordinary dividends are taxed at regular income tax rates.
C corporations require a strict governance structure: shareholders, directors and officers. All state C corporation statutes require a very strict governance structure, which includes having shareholders, a board of directors and officers. Each of these titles carries its own roles and responsibilities.
A corporate income tax (CIT) is levied by federal and state governments on business profits. Many companies are not subject to the CIT because they are taxed as pass-through businesses, with income reportable under the individual income tax.
Corporate income tax is imposed at the federal level on all entities treated as corporations (see Entity classification below), and by 47 states and the District of Columbia. Certain localities also impose corporate income tax.