Public Notice
No: 009/2022: YEAR 2022 ROAD TAX REFUNDS
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Government through the Council of Ministers (COM Decision No.036 of 2022) made a decision to cancel all Road Taxes for this year, 2022.
For those who have paid for their road taxes and needing a refund, you are to provide the following documents:
1. Receipt of your Road Tax Payment
2. Bank confirmation of your bank account from your respective bank.
Read More with Links below:
ENGLISH: Public Notice No: 009/2022
BISLAMA: Notis iko long Pablik Numba: 009/2022
FRANCAIS: Avis au public No: 009/2022
No: 008/2022: Cancellation of Taxes and Charges
In response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, The Government through the Council of Ministers (COM Decision No.036 of 2022) has introduced a number of measures to stimulate and assist the economy with its national recovery efforts.
These measures include the cancellation of the following Taxes and Charges AS FROM 1ST JANUARY 2022.
Read More with Links below:
ENGLISH: Public Notice No: 008/2022
BISLAMA: Notis iko long Pablik Numba: 008/2022
FRANCAIS: Avis au public No: 008/2022
DCIR Returns and Payments
Due to the current lockdown, Taxpayer Services section of the Inland Revenue Division of DCIR is currently OPEN with COVID-19 precautionary measures in place.
Taxpayers wishing to file their VAT Returns online, please email it through to
To make Payments, we advice that you deposit directly to one of the accounts listed below and Please email us copies of your remittance advice for our records and processing requirements.
BANK Name | Account Details | Additional Information |
NBV |
A/C Name: Government of Vanuatu Inland Revenue Account A/C Number: 0001008004 |
To be used for both VAT and DCIR Collections For DCIR narrative, use the unique identifier produced by ESW system. Ensure it is not able to be mixed up with the VAT TINs |
BRED |
A/C Name: Online Payment DCIR A/C A/C Number: 00229663010096 |
Only BRED Customers |
ANZ |
A/C Name: Vanuatu Government Operation a/c A/C Number: 1582850 |
For the narratives, please use the below formats:
- Monthly Return payment = VAT- TIN Month Year
E.g. VAT-153128-M92021 (month in this example is September, so it is initialed as M9)
- Quarterly Returns Payment = VAT-TIN-Quarter-Year
E.g. VAT- 153128- Q3 - 2021
Other license fees and charges may be considered once the situation eases, we will further advise on the progresses as they are determined.
Please Click Here to access a copy of the above public notice for more information.
Thank you for your understanding.
TPS Section
For more information on the current lockdown situation in Vanuatu, please visit: https://covid19.gov.vu/