Step by Step: How to Export Meat Products

• To register your business online, first visit the Registrar of Companies (ROC) portal and create an account using the online registration form. Then, verify your E-Profile by visiting your nearest Birth, Death, and Marriage or ROC office. Once verified, you'll receive a username and password to access your E-Profile, where you should change the system-generated password to a unique one. Finally, register your entity through your E-Profile, ensuring you select "Assign ROC Pass." Your application will be approved by ROC staff within 20-30 minutes.

• Reserve your Business Name by applying through Application for reservation of a company name on the Digital Fiji

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  Register the Business Name by applying through Application for Registration of a Business Name on the DigitalFiji Platform with all the required documents and submit the completed Online application.

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  Once the relevant company documents are complete, the company is required by the Companies Act, 2015, to submit the documents together with an application form and the required fee to the Office of the Registrar of Companies

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  After submitting the documents to the Office of the Registrar of Companies, you must obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS).

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  The TIN letter must be submitted to the Office of the Registrar of Companies to facilitate the issuance of the Certificate of Registration.

• To sign up for a New Taxpayer Account on the FRCS Taxpayer Online Service (TPOS), individuals must first access the TPOS portal via the FRCS website or directly at the TPOS Portal.

• After completing the registration process on the FRCS Taxpayer Online Service (TPOS) portal, the first-time login process involves using the credentials provided through email to access the portal. It's crucial to log in within 7 days, or the Applicant account will expire and the Applicant will need to register again

• For non-individuals (e.g., companies, partnerships, trusts, non-profit organizations, etc.) using the Taxpayer Online Service (TPOS), applying for a TIN is an essential step after successful registration on the portal. If you are not able to apply online, please visit the FRCS office to get assistance from the Tax officers.

Biosecurity Authority of Fiji

 

• In order to apply for the BAP certificate, you need to first ensure that your warehouse (for imports) or packhouse (for exports) is fully operational and meets all required standards. You should verify the specific requirements for your facility by checking with BAF or visiting a nearby BAF office for assistance and guidance.

• To submit your application, download the form from FTIP or the BAF website, then complete it with all required details about your warehouse/pack house and business operations. After filling out the form, visit a BAF office and submit the completed application along with the necessary documents to a BAF officer.

• After submitting your application, a local BAF office will conduct an inspection of your facility to ensure it meets the required standards. If everything is in order, your application will be sent to the Trade Facilitation and Compliance (TFC) team for further review. If your facility does not meet all requirements, you will be provided with corrective measures to address before your application can be reconsidered.

• If you are registering for a new export of BAP or Fruit Export License for fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables, an invoice will be issued via the Online Invoicing System (OIS) and sent directly to your email. Payments can be made in cash, via bank transfer, online banking, or by submitting remittance advice. Alternatively, payments can also be made through mobile banking accounts such as MyCash or M-paisa.

• After completing the payment, present the receipt at the BAF counter. The BAF officer will notify you when the Compliance Certificate is ready. Once notified, visit the BAF office to collect your certificate.

Biosecurity Authority of Fiji

 

• Provide details about the products and fill out the Form carefully. Visit the nearest branch of BAF and submit the application along with other documents.

• Receive the invoice sent from the Online Invoice System (OIS) and make the payment in cash or from your mobile banking accounts.

• Submit the payment receipt to the BAF office. In 3 working days, visit the BAF office again to collect the Certificate

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS)

• Submit a registration request to the FRCS via email, including all required documentation. FRCS will review the submitted documents for completeness and compliance. If the application is approved, the trader will be successfully registered with FRCS.

• When registering the Customs Declaration the exporter or their Customs agent provides detailed information about the goods being exported from fiji to the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS). This declaration ensures compliance with customs regulations and facilitates the proper assessment of duties, taxes, and the clearance of goods leaving Fiji.

• FRCS will assess customs duties and taxes based on the classification and declared value of the goods. However, please note that no customs duties apply to exports, except for certain commodities, including precious metals, gold, silver, and aggregates. The applicable duties and taxes will be determined according to the Harmonized System (HS) Code for each product and its classification under the Customs Tariff.

• Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) reviews the declared goods to ensure they comply with all relevant laws and regulations. This may involve a physical inspection or verification of documentation to confirm the accuracy of the Customs Declaration and assess applicable duties, taxes, and compliance with import restrictions. Once the goods pass inspection and any due payments are made, FRCS issues the Customs Clearance.

• In addition to the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS), certain goods exported into Fiji may be subject to clearance by other government border agencies to ensure compliance with various regulatory requirements.

• The final release of goods is the concluding step in the customs clearance process. After all, required documents are submitted, duties and taxes are paid, and the necessary approvals are obtained from Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) and other regulatory agencies, the goods are ready for release to the exporter.