New Registration

The process of registration as a tax agent requires the new applicant to complete an application Form IRS 300 and attach with it certified copies of relevant documents on academic qualification, experience and other information necessary for the processing of the application.

This is accompanied by a fee of FJ$436.00 VIP. The minimum qualification requirements for registration are;

• Have either Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Commerce or Business Degree in Accounting & Financial Management;
• Successfully completed Taxation Law Unit from any of the recognized institute;
• Chartered Accountant membership with the Fiji Institute of Accountants;
• Tax Compliant with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service.

Tax Agents Registration Checklist:

• Bachelor of Arts Degree or a Bachelor of Business Studies in Accounting & Financial Management;
• Taxation Unit attended;
• Documentary evidence of academic qualifications;
• Latest Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) Number;
• Two current character references;
• Passport size photo;
• Birth certificate;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Chartered Accountant membership with the Fiji Institute of Accountants or any other recognized organization;
• Certified Public Practitioner (CPP) holder with FIA or any other recognized organization;

The Tax System shall bar the registration for the individuals whose personal tax affairs are not in a satisfactory state (i.e. outstanding personal tax returns and unpaid tax and VAT arrears)

Applicants with outstanding returns and unpaid taxes should settle their dues first before submitting your application. Should an individual be unemployed for a particular year, this need to be explained in writing in regards to lodgment of return of income.

Old character references and membership certificates with overseas accounting bodies will not be accepted.

Applicants should be registered using their personal names and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

Registration Form 

Renewal of Registration

An application Form IRS 301 must be completed by a tax agent who wishes to renew his or her tax agent registration upon expiry. Renewal of registration is determined after the Board is satisfied that the tax agent has maintained a satisfactory tax account with FRCS and is fit and proper person to continue as a tax agent. A fee of FJ$218.00 VIPis charged for renewals.

• Registration fees of FJ$218.00 VIP should be paid within 21 days after the expiry date of the certificate of registration i.e.: by 21 January of the following year.
• All returns should be up to date.
• All outstanding taxes and penalties should be paid on due dates.
• A copy of the receipt should be attached to the application which should be forwarded to the TAB Secretary.

Tax Agents Registration Checklist:

• Current Contact details
• Current Employer details
• FIA Chartered Accountant Membership Certificate if required
• CPA Chartered Accountant Membership Certificate if required
• Latest Tax Compliance Certificate (TCC) Number.
• Passport size photo on the application form
• Attached FRCS Receipt – $218 VIP Renewal Fees

Registration Form 

Further information

For further assistance, you may contact the Tax Agents Secretariat on 3243028/3243051 or email taxagents@frcs.org.fj