Samoan Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) must register through the Ministry for Revenue’s MDES platform. The process includes:

  1. Completing the RFI Registration Form (available on the Ministry’s website)
  2. Submitting the form to the CRS team via email or in person
  3. Receiving login credentials for the MDES portal once approved
  4. Accessing the portal to submit annual CRS reports

For guidance, contact the CRS Unit at the Ministry for Revenue or refer to the official CRS registration instructions.