Visvanath Das

Agriculture Incentives
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Agriculture Incentives

Government has confidence in the agriculture sector and has laid a long term plan where we will have large commercia...

Facts To Know About The Plastic Bag Levy
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Facts To Know About The Plastic Bag Levy

Each year, an estimated one trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide, out of which billions end up as litter aro...

The Whistleblower Policy
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The Whistleblower Policy

The Fijian Government has put in place quite a num­ber of tax and customs policies that have led to the in­crease ...

All to You Need to Know About Duty Evasion
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All to You Need to Know About Duty Evasion

Steady increases in trade volumes and complexity in recent years have signifi­cantly changed the operating en­viro...

The Basis of Customs Valuation
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The Basis of Customs Valuation

When you bring goods into Fiji you may need to pay customs duty and other charges on your arrival. What you pay will...

The Role Of Fiji’s Detector Dog Unit
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The Role Of Fiji’s Detector Dog Unit

Two years ago, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (Revenue and Customs Service) in collaboration with Fiji Police, New...

Budget Amendments
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Budget Amendments

  Fiji’s nine straight years of eco­nomic growth have been guid­ed by fair, transparent and competitive rev...

Duty Concession on Motor Vehicles
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Duty Concession on Motor Vehicles

The Fijian Government over the past few years has pro­vided duty relief on the im­portation of used motor vehicles...

World Customs Organisation Passenger Control Workshop To Strengthen Security
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World Customs Organisation Passenger Control Workshop To Strengthen Security

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) in collaboration with World Customs Organisation (WCO) and Japan Customs...

Tax Policies 2018/2019 Budget
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Tax Policies 2018/2019 Budget

  The 2018/2019 fiscal year, effective from August 1, 2018, has seen the introduction of a wide range of tax po...

Report Suspicious Activities, Revenue & Customs Boss Tell Islanders
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Report Suspicious Activities, Revenue & Customs Boss Tell Islanders

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (Revenue & Customs) chief executive officer, Visvanath Das is encouraging p...

Customs Infringement Notice
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Customs Infringement Notice

As an administrative arm of the Fijian Government, one of the objectives of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (Re...

Ammunition Stash  Located On Yacht
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Ammunition Stash Located On Yacht

Following a search by Customs in Savusavu of a New Zealand-based yacht, the Captain and two crew-members are now in ...

Customs, Police Work Closely At Ports: Das
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Customs, Police Work Closely At Ports: Das

Fiji Police and custom officers of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) work very closely at Fiji’s border....

Commercial Importation
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Commercial Importation

  Commercial importation generally is the importation of goods not intended for personal use but for commercial...

Rummaging Of Vessels
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Rummaging Of Vessels

Increases in the volume of arriving vessels, aircraft, passengers and cargo has increased the workload of Customs of...

Buying And Selling Commissions
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Buying And Selling Commissions

What is the difference between buying and selling commissions? In legal terms, in an agency relationship, one party ...

Fiji On Board To Secure Global Trade
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Fiji On Board To Secure Global Trade

  An increase in global trade raises se­curity concerns for customs admin­istrations around the world as this...

The Basis of Customs
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The Basis of Customs

When you bring goods into Fiji you may need to pay Customs duty and other charges on your arrival. What you pay will...

Global Trade Enforces Demands On Customs
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Global Trade Enforces Demands On Customs

  With the exponential increase in global trade and the changing dynamics of the international supply chain, e-...

Online Buying Under Close Scrutiny
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Online Buying Under Close Scrutiny

  Online buying is under close scrutiny by Fiji Revenue and Customs Service. This was highlighted by the FRCS c...

Customs Service Records Revenue Growth
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Customs Service Records Revenue Growth

  The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) recorded a 6.6 per cent growth in its revenue collection in the 2...

Statistics Bureau And FRCS Sign MoU
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Statistics Bureau And FRCS Sign MoU

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) and Fiji Bureau of Statistics (FBoS) signed a Memorandum of Understandin...

The Dos And Don’ts When Arriving In Fiji
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The Dos And Don’ts When Arriving In Fiji

Protecting our Borders – land, air and sea – from illicit activities such as smuggling, human trafficking an...

VAT Monitoring System (VMS)
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VAT Monitoring System (VMS)

The Value Added Tax (VAT) Monitoring system is an initiative to monitor the sale of all goods and services on which ...

Employment Taxation Scheme
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Employment Taxation Scheme

The Fijian Government offers various tax and customs concessions to en­courage investments and at the same time cre...

Tax Talk – Tax Compliance Certificate
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Tax Talk – Tax Compliance Certificate

The Fijian Government continues to reform and refine its policies to modernize Fiji and propel economic growth furth...

VAT Monitoring System– Electronic Fiscal Device
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VAT Monitoring System– Electronic Fiscal Device

The new Law in regards to invoicing method concerning all taxpayers in Fiji has been gazetted since June 1, 2017. &n...

527 Millionaires In Fiji
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527 Millionaires In Fiji

There are 527 millionaires in Fiji. These are High Wealth Individuals worth more than a million dollars. This was co...

Cancer Awareness As Important As Raising Funds: Visvanath Das
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Cancer Awareness As Important As Raising Funds: Visvanath Das

Pinktober get together events not only help raise funds but are also an opportunity to create awareness about cancer...

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