Bureau of Internal Revenue(BIR)

Good day I would like to request the following information to be used for data gathering in partial accomplishment of our Research subject
1. Number of Registered MSMEs under Quezon City District 5
2. Classification if they're VAT or Non-VAT

Dear Mr. Guevarra:
Mabuhay!
Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
We have received your request on List of MSMEs under Quezon City District 5, dated March 14, 2024.
After careful consideration, we resolve to deny your request due to the reason that the requested information is restricted by rules under Section 270 of the National Internal Revenue Code (NIRC), as amended, and is also under the exceptions list of the Revenue District Office.
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