Fiji

On 13 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) convened Tax Agents Forums in Nadi and Labasa, bringing together practitioners from the Western and Northern Divisions to advance a shared vision for the tax profession. The forums featured the unveiling of the Tax Agents Board (TAB) Draft Strategic Plan for 2026–2029 by FRCS

On 8 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued an urgent public notice advising all accredited taxpayers and stakeholders that the Virtual Sales Data Controller (V-SDC) system is currently non-operational. The V-SDC serves as the centralised digital infrastructure underpinning Fiji’s VAT Monitoring System (VMS), mandated to capture real-time sales transaction data from

On 8 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) published a targeted compliance reminder directed at Shipping Agents and Licensed Customs Agents regarding the correct ASYCUDA World (AW) declaration registration and manifest reporting requirements for the export and re-import of fuel and gas in tanktainers. This notice addresses a niche but high-risk segment

On 8 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) issued a parallel public notice regarding the ongoing service interruption affecting the Virtual Sales Data Controller (V-SDC), a core component of the nation’s VAT Monitoring System (VMS). This notice mirrors the advisory released earlier the same day (reference V-SDC-2) and reinforces the message that

On 7 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) officially welcomed Ms. Satsuki Kondo, Regional Manager for Capacity Building in the Pacific Islands from Japan Customs, who will be based in Fiji under a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) signed between FRCS and Japan’s Customs and Tariff Bureau, Ministry of Finance. The MOC establishes

On 7 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) hosted a delegation from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to establish a Public Rulings Framework and an Organisational Capability Framework. The ATO delegation included senior officials from International Relations, Capability Building, and Transparency divisions. The Public Rulings Framework aims to provide consistent interpretation of

On 5 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) released a public notice detailing new Capital Gains Tax (CGT) compliance requirements introduced under the 2026-2027 National Budget, effective from 1 August 2026. The amendments modify Section 130 of the Income Tax Act (or relevant CGT legislation) to address the tax treatment of capital

On 1 October 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) Education Team conducted a targeted Pay As You Earn (PAYE) awareness session for staff of the Fiji Roads Authority (FRA). The engagement forms part of FRCS’s intensified taxpayer education and voluntary compliance programme, focusing on legislative requirements, payday filing obligations, payment procedures, and penalties

On 30 September 2026, FRCS hosted an interactive Tourism Services Tax (TST) workshop for the Enforcement Team of the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC). The session covered TST fundamentals, registration thresholds, prescribed tourism services, and the interplay between TST and Value Added Tax (VAT). Practical examples and real-life scenarios were used to illustrate application

On 27 September 2026, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) intensified its public awareness campaign regarding the 2026/2027 National Budget through a series of radio engagements on FBC Radio’s Drishtikon and Domo-ni-Vanua programmes. Senior officials, including Manager Policy Mr. Rahul Goundar and education specialists, outlined the strategic revenue measures designed to stimulate economic growth