Tourism Tax Review

The refundable value-added tax scheme allows travellers to claim back tax paid on goods bought in Fiji, provided the items are taken out of the country and a minimum of $500 has been spent .

Tuesday 04 April 2023 | 16:40

Staff Writer

The Government’s plan to review taxes on tourism aims to better our competitiveness.

Two Government ministers have promised to review taxes placed on tourism, following research by an Australian university professor that identified Fiji as too expensive a destination.

Currently, tourists in Fiji pay a range of taxes, including nine per cent value-added tax, 10 per cent tax on environment and climate adaptation levy, and six per cent on service turnover tax, as well as a flat departure tax of $200.

The refundable value-added tax scheme allows travellers to claim back tax paid on goods bought in Fiji, provided the items are taken out of the country and a minimum of $500 has been spent .