Establishment of RDO Sub-Offices in Boracay and Camiguin Islands

September 13, 2013 REVENUE ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 003-13 SUBJECT : Establishment of RDO Sub-Offices in Boracay and Camiguin Islands TO : All Internal Revenue Officials and Employees I. Background In the past, there were Regional Directors and Revenue District Officers who claimed that they could not generate the expected collections in their districts in spite of the robust economic activities particularly in certain islands which have become tourist haven. It was so because of the difficulties encountered by our taxpayers in these islands in complying with their tax obligations. Moreover, the absence of BIR men in these areas to closely monitor taxpayers' activities and serve promptly their needs was also a big factor. Thus through the initiative of said officials, these sub-offices existed in these islands without proper documentation and formal establishment. II. Objectives This Order is being issued to: 1. Establish formally the BIR Sub-Offices in the islands of Boracay and Camiguin. 2. Prescribe the functions of the sub-office. 3. Serve better/address promptly the tax compliance needs/concerns of taxpayers and businesses in the said islands. III. RDO Sub-Offices The following revenue districts shall have a sub-office: RDO Sub-Office 1. RDO No. 71 Kalibo, Aklan Boracay Island 2. RDO No. 97 Gingoog City Camiguin Island IV. Functions The Sub-Office shall perform the following functions: 1. Process applications/requests for business registration, TIN, Authority to Print Invoices, Registration of Books of Accounts for approval of RDO; HDITCS 2. Receive all other applications/requests for processing and approval of RDO; 3. Perform the functions of Revenue Collection Officer in accordance with existing procedures; 4. Prepare communications and assist taxpayers in the computation of correct taxes; 5. Act on identified taxpayers as non-filers; and 6. Perform such other related work as may be assigned. V. Repealing Clause All issuances or portions thereof not consistent with the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed or amended accordingly. VI. Effectivity This Order shall take effect immediately. (SGD.) KIM S. JACINTO-HENARES Commissioner of Internal Revenue