Customs Agents Registration

A person wishing to register as a Customs or Shipping Agent will need to apply in writing to the Comptroller of Customs.

Once the application is received the Comptroller of Customs will approve or decline based on the following:

• the company is registered with the companies office
• applicant is already registered for tax purposes.
• tax and customs compliance history.
• other criteria's that the Comptroller may advice. (Click here for more information) Refer Section 144 & 145 of Part XIX of Customs Act., 1986

Once the Comptroller has approved an application the following will need to be paid to the Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (FRCA):

• security in the sum of FJ $10,000 is paid to FRCA or such other sum as may be prescribed.
• a license fee amount of FJ $250 for the year in which the application is made, after the bond is secured.

Annual Licence Fee Renewal

An annual licence fee amount of FJ $250 has to be paid by any Customs Broker wishing to renew their registration. This should be paid to FRCA by 7th January of each year.

List of registered Customs Agent

The Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority will only allow registered Customs agents to act on behalf of consignees. Click here to obtain the list of currently registered Customs agent.

Licensed Customs Clerk

A licensed Customs Clerk is the only person authorized by FRCA to clear and facilitate the documentation of imported and exported goods (including the signing of Customs documents) that are under Customs control.

A person wishing to register as a licensed Customs Clerk will need to obtain a Diploma in Customs from the Fiji National University (FNU) or had passed the Service Examination, which were administered by the former Customs department.

Once the Comptroller's approval is granted, each applicant will need to secure a Customs Clerk bond amount of FJ $1,000.

Click here to find out more about the Customs agent obligation regarding the employing of Customs Clerk.