The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has issued a clarification regarding the requirement for individuals and businesses to possess a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) when opening or maintaining Mobile Wallet (e-wallet) accounts. This requirement, according to FRCS, does not impose any new or additional taxes.
The statement was prompted by misinformation spreading across social media platforms, with FRCS emphasizing that the TIN requirement is fundamentally an administrative measure. This initiative is aimed at strengthening risk assessment and compliance processes, enhancing financial transparency, and bolstering national efforts to maintain a fair, efficient, and modern tax administration system in Fiji.
FRCS reassured the public that this new administrative step will not change existing tax obligations or increase the tax burden on individuals or businesses. All individuals and businesses that do not currently possess a valid TIN are urged to obtain one and update their registration details with their respective licensed e-wallet service providers by December 31, 2025, in alignment with the 2025–2026 National Budget Promulgation.
To ensure the streamlined implementation of this requirement, FRCS is collaborating closely with licensed e-wallet service providers. The authority expressed gratitude to taxpayers for their cooperation as Fiji strives to enhance its financial integrity and regulatory framework.
FRCS also advised the public to avoid relying on unverified information from social media and to seek official clarification directly from the agency. This proactive communication underscores FRCS’s commitment to transparency and integrity in its operations.
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