News 2022
FRCS Announces the Appointment of Mr. Uraia Rasake as the Director People, Capability & Culture (PCC)
August 31, 2023
The Fiji Revenue andCustoms Service (FRCS) has announced the appointment of Mr. Uraia Rasake as the Director People, Capability & Culture (PCC) effective from 21st August 2023. Mr. Rasake will be responsible for FRCS’s human resources strategy and operations including talent management, recruitment, training and development. “I am pleased to welcome Mr. Rasake to the...
FRCS Unveils VAT Compliance Campaign: A Step Towards Greater Taxpayer Awareness and Compliance
August 25, 2023
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) is thrilled to unveil the VAT Compliance Campaign, an innovative endeavor aimed at promoting transparency, comprehension, and adherence among taxpayers in Fiji. This initiative is of great importance following the recent Fiji Government announcement of the increase in the VAT rate from 9% to 15%. The VAT Compliance...
FRCS Surpasses 2022-2023 Fiscal Year Revenue Target
August 4, 2023
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has collected a cumulative net revenue of $2.285b at the closure of the 2022-2023 fiscal year, exceeding the forecast by $33.3m or 1.5%. Total revenue collections also surpassed 2021-2022 fiscal year collections by $592.7m or 35.0%. The positive out-turn stems from the outstanding July performance, which recorded net...
FRCS and FCCC Collaborate to Form a Joint Taskforce on Price Surveillance
August 2, 2023
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) in collaboration with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission (FCCC) has formed a Price Surveillance Taskforce and the two organisations have intensified inspections and are closely monitoring the market to ensure that the changes in the VAT (Value Added Tax) rates and customs duties announced in the 2023/2024...
FRCS Announces Appointment of New Board Directors
August 2, 2023
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has announced the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors, Ms. Nancy Tikoisuva and Dr. Neelesh Gounder. Ms. Tikoisuva and Dr. Gounder have been appointed in accordance with Section 4 of the FRCS Act 1998 for 3 years effective from 25th July 2023. FRCS’s Acting...
Executive Chairman Appointment, Mr Malakai Ratu Naiyaga
July 28, 2023
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) Board today, after receiving the confirmation of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance announced the appointment of Mr. Malakai Naiyaga as the Executive Chairman of FRCS while the organization undertakes its search for a new Chief Executive Officer. The Board through the Chairman of its...
MSME Day Celebration – 2023
July 27, 2023
Congratulations to our MSME Business Community members for receiving the certificate of recognition for successfully completing Stage 1 of the tax training sessions and becoming a tax-compliant business for the year. In the past 4 months, FRCS has trained more than 800 MSMEs on basic tax, Taxpayer Online Service (TPOS) and financial literacy. This milestone...
FRCS Launches New Uniform and Staff Wellness Centre
July 26, 2023
Maintaining its branding colours, the new collection of uniforms features mid and navy blue. The collection includes shirts, jackets, Bula wear and several options for women. Our stylish uniforms are designed with comfort and durability in mind with best-suited fabric for tropical climate like Fiji. The new uniforms provide a fresh look to FRCS officers...
JOINT PRESS RELEASE – OPERATIONAL MECHANISMS FOR FORGIVING OF TELS DEBT
July 21, 2023
The Parliament of Fiji approved the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (Budget Amendment) Act 2023 [Bill No. 14 of 2023] on the 14th of July 2023 with reference to the forgiving of the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme (TELS) debt. Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) in conjunction with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS),...
Korean Customs Week 2023
June 14, 2023
FRCS CEO Mr. Mark Dixon and the Chief Customs Officer Mr. Arvind Prasad attended the Korean Customs Week 2023 held in Seoul, Korea in April. Amid the unprecedented challenges facing the global economy, a reinforced global partnership is growing with the focus on the importance of the trade facilitation and the security of the global...