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Government of the Republic of Fiji
02/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/17/2026 21:53
FIJI REMOVED FROM EUROPEAN UNION BLACKLIST...
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) is pleased to announce that Fiji has officially been removed from the European Union list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (EU Blacklist).
Fiji was first placed on the EU blacklist in March 2019. Fiji was required to address issues related to tax transparency, fair taxation, and the implementation of Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS) minimum standards. Over the last few years, FRCS has undertaken extensive legislative, policy, and institutional reforms to ensure Fiji is successfully removed from the EU Blacklist.
The removal from the EU blacklist restores confidence in Fiji's tax framework, strengthens Fiji's international reputation, and demonstrates the country's commitment to global cooperation and responsible tax governance.
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Esrom Immanuel, stated that removal from the EU Blacklist enhances our international relationship, in particular with countries under the European Union Forum, as this will restore confidence with foreign investors, trading partners and major development partners. This will further enhance our free trade with European Union countries under the EU-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreement.
During the submission of the FRCS 2021-2022 Annual Report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on 2 April 2025, the Chief Executive Officer made a commitment that Fiji will secure removal from the EU blacklist within 12 to 18 months.
This commitment has now been honoured in 10 months.
The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Udit Singh, stated that the work undertaken by the FRCS team for the removal of Fiji from the EU blacklist is commendable as it required extensive technical expertise, consistency, and commitment in achieving this important milestone for Fiji. Mr. Singh also expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government of Fiji, the Hon. Ministers for Finance, the Ministry of Finance team, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued support and coordination throughout the reform process.
Mr. Singh also acknowledges the technical assistance and continued support provided by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in ensuring the implementation of required international tax standards for the benefit of the Fijian economy.
FRCS remains committed to maintaining compliance with international standards and will continue with reforms that maximise tax revenue collection, promote tax transparency, fairness, tax compliance and economic resilience.
Fiji was first placed on the EU blacklist in March 2019. Fiji was required to address issues related to tax transparency, fair taxation, and the implementation of Base Erosion Profit Shifting (BEPS) minimum standards. Over the last few years, FRCS has undertaken extensive legislative, policy, and institutional reforms to ensure Fiji is successfully removed from the EU Blacklist.
The removal from the EU blacklist restores confidence in Fiji's tax framework, strengthens Fiji's international reputation, and demonstrates the country's commitment to global cooperation and responsible tax governance.
The Minister of Finance, Hon. Esrom Immanuel, stated that removal from the EU Blacklist enhances our international relationship, in particular with countries under the European Union Forum, as this will restore confidence with foreign investors, trading partners and major development partners. This will further enhance our free trade with European Union countries under the EU-Pacific Interim Economic Partnership Agreement.
During the submission of the FRCS 2021-2022 Annual Report to the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence on 2 April 2025, the Chief Executive Officer made a commitment that Fiji will secure removal from the EU blacklist within 12 to 18 months.
This commitment has now been honoured in 10 months.
The Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Udit Singh, stated that the work undertaken by the FRCS team for the removal of Fiji from the EU blacklist is commendable as it required extensive technical expertise, consistency, and commitment in achieving this important milestone for Fiji. Mr. Singh also expressed his sincere appreciation to the Government of Fiji, the Hon. Ministers for Finance, the Ministry of Finance team, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for their continued support and coordination throughout the reform process.
Mr. Singh also acknowledges the technical assistance and continued support provided by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development in ensuring the implementation of required international tax standards for the benefit of the Fijian economy.
FRCS remains committed to maintaining compliance with international standards and will continue with reforms that maximise tax revenue collection, promote tax transparency, fairness, tax compliance and economic resilience.
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