Samoa Ministry for Revenue and Customs Service

Head of Administration:

Mr Fuimaono Poufa Te’o (Chief Executive Officer)

Postal Address

P.O. Box 44

Apia

Samoa

Staff Employed

83 Permanent

7 Casual

Location of headquarters & regional offices

Matautu-tai, Apia Street

Major Functions

Administer  the Government’s economic & revenue policies in regards to duties taxes on international trade & certain locally produced / manufactured products.

Protect the country at ports of entry by exercising control over imports and exports of goods and control over the movement of persons, ships and aircraft.

Protect, collect, account for Customs duties, Excise duties, VAGST & revenue fees & charges.

Main priorities and challenges :

Community Protection

Revenue Collection

Trade Facilitation

Corporate & Financial Management

Technical & Operational Support

Business Development

Staff Support & Development

Contact:

Mr. Raymond Pereira (Deputy Chief Executive Officer)

Tel:      (685) 21561

Fax:    (685) 21563

E-mail: rpereira@samoa.ws