Fiji's New 5% Tourism Services Tax: What Hotels and Tour Operators Must Do
Who the new tax applies to, when it started and what operators need to prepare.
Insights
Practical guidance on tax and compliance in Fiji.
Clear explanations of the rules, deadlines and decisions Fiji businesses face — written by the Alvin Kumar & Associates team.
Tax
Tax rules and filing guides.
Capital Gains Tax in Fiji: Rates, Exemptions and How to Work Out What You Owe
How capital gains tax works, the main exemptions and how to calculate your liability.
Withholding Tax in Fiji: What to Deduct Before Paying an Overseas Supplier
When withholding tax applies to payments to non-residents and how to deduct and report it.
Helping Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Operators Stay Tax Compliant
How VAT, EFD compliance and provisional tax apply to short-term rental hosts.
Earning Rent in Fiji: Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from individual landlords about tax on rental income.
How to Register for VAT in Fiji
A step-by-step guide to FRCS VAT registration once turnover reaches the threshold.
The Fiji Corporate Tax Return — Step-by-Step
When the return is due, what it requires and the common causes of FRCS queries.
Tax Compliance in Fiji: What It Actually Involves, and How to Stay on Top of It
The running calendar of income tax, VAT, PAYE, FNPF and FNU Levy obligations, and how to keep it under control.
Starting a business
Setting up in Fiji, locally or from overseas.
How to Start a Business in Fiji as a Foreign Investor: The 2026 Guide
The steps across the agencies involved, including recent regulatory changes.
Sole Trader or Company in Fiji? How to Choose the Right Business Structure
Compare tax rates, liability, setup costs, audit thresholds and FNPF to see which structure fits your business.
How to Set Up a Business in Fiji for Locals
What local founders need to register a business and how we can handle the paperwork.
Reserved and Restricted Activities: Which Sectors Need a Higher Investment Threshold
A sector-by-sector look at the foreign investment thresholds that apply.
KYC Documents You'll Need to Open a Fiji Company or Bank Account
A checklist of documents directors and shareholders are typically asked for.
Opening a Business Bank Account in Fiji as a Foreign Investor
What banks usually require and how to avoid common delays.
Employers & payroll
Your obligations as an employer.
PAYE in Fiji — What Every Employer Must Know
How PAYE works, how often to file and the most common mistakes.
FNPF Contributions — A Complete Guide for Fiji Employers
An overview of FNPF as a statutory obligation for every employer.
Understanding the FNU Levy
What the levy covers, who pays it and when it is due.
Fringe Benefit Tax in Fiji: The Employer Cost Hiding in Your Payroll
What fringe benefits are caught, what is exempt, and when FBT returns are due.
Companies & governance
Keeping your company in good standing.
Annual Return & Statutory Filings: What Every Fiji Company Must Do
Annual returns, statutory accounts and UBO registers, with deadlines and the cost of missing them.
Changing Your Company's Directors, Name or Registered Office
Which changes need a Companies Office filing and how long each takes.
Does Your Fiji Company Need an Audit?
How to tell whether an audit is required, and how to prepare for one.
Do You Need a Local Director or Representative in Fiji?
When a corporate or nominee director makes sense for overseas owners, and what it covers.
Transferring Shares in a Fiji Company: Stamp Duty, UBO Registers, and What to Prepare
The transfer paperwork and beneficial ownership register updates that need to be done correctly.
Advisory, systems & training
Better information, better decisions.
When Should a Growing Fiji Business Get a Financial Model?
The point at which forecasting starts to pay for itself, and what it changes.
Xero, MYOB or QuickBooks: Choosing Cloud Accounting Software
How to compare the three main packages when moving off spreadsheets.
Financial Literacy Training for Fiji Business Teams and Boards
Why financial literacy training is worthwhile for boards and management teams.
Loan Documentation and Cash Flow Projections: What You Need to Prepare
The documents and projections lenders and investment authorities typically expect.
Articles provide general information as at their publication date and are not advice for your specific circumstances. Tax and regulatory requirements change; please confirm the current position before acting.
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