The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has established a dedicated Tax Compliance Taskforce to combat serious tax crime and strengthen tax integrity across Fiji. This multi-agency initiative works in close partnership with the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC), the Fiji Police Force, and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
The Taskforce is focused on:
✅ Identifying high-risk taxpayers
✅ Investigating serious tax fraud
✅ Recommending legal and policy reforms to enhance Fiji’s fight against financial crime.
Already, several major cases have been referred for prosecution — including a complex VAT fraud scheme and instances of individuals impersonating tax agents to file fraudulent returns.
The Taskforce meets monthly to coordinate progress and ensure effective joint enforcement. Current investigations are targeting:
- Undeclared income
- False invoicing
- Shell companies
- Asset concealment
- Money laundering and other sophisticated evasion tactics.
Legal Tools
Tools such as the Proceeds of Crime Act are being used to recover illicit gains and prosecute offenders. In parallel, FRCS is working to:
- Strengthen legislative and institutional capacity
- Enhance detection through advanced data analytics
- Expand compliance programs across all taxpayer segments.
Last Updated - July 30, 2025