The Fiji Islands Revenue & Customs Authority (FIRCA) was officially established on January 1st 1999 in accordance with the Fiji Islands Revenue & Customs Act 1998. It is part of the Government's public sector reform program in its efforts to make its organizations efficient and effective in the delivery of their services.

The reform resulted in merging the functions of the former Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise Departments into a single administrative institution with significant responsibility for revenue collection, facilitation of trade and border protection.

The new entity brings a clearer focus to Government revenue collection, enhances autonomy, improves efficiency and provides for the introduction of a more service and business oriented style of operation.