Fiji

On 30 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) announced the detection of an undeclared firearm and ammunition aboard a foreign-flagged yacht at Vuda Marina. The enforcement action followed intelligence-led risk assessments and targeted inspections by FRCS Maritime officers. Under Fiji’s Arms and Ammunition Act and Customs regulations, all firearms and ammunition must

On 29 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) published a public notice advising taxpayers of a planned outage for the Taxpayer Online Service (TPOS) platform. The outage is part of FRCS’s continuous improvement program aimed at enhancing system reliability, security, and user experience for the growing base of digital filers. The notice

On 28 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) hosted a delegation from French Customs in New Caledonia to strengthen regional customs cooperation. The meeting, led by FRCS Director Border Shelini Devi and French Customs Director Cédric Rollet, focused on establishing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), enhancing intelligence sharing, and implementing officer exchange

On 27 October 2026, the FRCS Savusavu team participated in the Rural Women’s Day Celebration at Wailevu, conducting an awareness session on Customs laws, border security, and taxation obligations. The initiative aimed to educate rural communities on prohibited and restricted goods, applicable Customs duties and taxes, and the importance of voluntary compliance. FRCS recognizes the

On 23 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) announced the successful interception of 8,340 sticks of undeclared cigarettes from a foreign fishing vessel that arrived on 16 October 2026. The seizure, valued at FJD 65,230, resulted from targeted risk profiling, intelligence sharing with counterpart agencies, and thorough search techniques by the Suva

On 22 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued a final compliance reminder targeting businesses within Phases 1, 2, and 3 of the VAT Monitoring System (VMS) rollout. The VMS, mandated under the Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) Regulations 2017 and subsequent amendments, requires designated taxpayers to utilize accredited Electronic Fiscal Devices (EFDs)

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has published a public notice regarding the sale of goods scheduled for 22 October 2026 at the Customs Warehouse on Rodwell Road, Suva. This auction involves goods that have been seized, forfeited, or remain unclaimed under the Customs Tariff Act and related legislation. The sale is conducted in

On 19 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) conducted a dedicated awareness session for registered tax agents on the Statement of Tax Accounts (STA) as part of its ongoing Professional Development Programme. The session aimed to bridge knowledge gaps in interpreting STA data, a critical tool for verifying taxpayer liabilities, refunds, and

On 19 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) hosted an interactive Electronic Fiscal Device (EFD) awareness session for members of the Suva Retailers Association at its Nasese headquarters. The engagement formed part of FRCS’s broader strategy to drive voluntary compliance among high-volume retail taxpayers through the VAT Monitoring System (VMS). Participants received

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has issued a comprehensive reminder for tax filing and payment obligations due in October 2026. The notice covers multiple tax heads including Corporate Income Tax (CIT) for companies and cooperatives with a financial year ending July 2026, Pay-As-You-Earn (PAYE) withholding tax for employers, Value Added Tax (VAT) monthly