Fiji has officially been removed from the European Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes, commonly referred to as the EU Blacklist.
Fiji was first placed on the list in March 2019 and was required to address concerns relating to tax transparency, fair taxation and the implementation of Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS) minimum standards.
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has announced that said extensive legislative, policy and institutional reforms were undertaken over recent years to meet international requirements.
The removal is expected to restore confidence in Fiji’s tax framework, strengthen the country’s international reputation and reinforce its commitment to global cooperation and responsible tax governance.
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel said Fiji’s removal from the blacklist would enhance international relationships, particularly with European Union member states.
“This will restore confidence among foreign investors, trading partners and major development partners, and further strengthen free trade with EU countries under the EU-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreement,” he said.
FRCS Chief Executive Officer Udit Singh said a commitment made during the submission of the FRCS 2021–2022 Annual Report to Parliament — to secure removal within 12 to 18 months — had been fulfilled in just 10 months.
He praised the FRCS team for their technical expertise, consistency and dedication, and acknowledged the support of the Government, the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and international partners.
Mr Singh also recognised the technical assistance provided by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, which supported the implementation of international tax standards.
FRCS said it remains committed to ongoing reforms to promote tax transparency, fairness, compliance and long-term economic resilience.
