Fiji has taken a significant step towards enhancing its commitment to tax transparency by officially signing the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAAC). The signing occurred on January 15, 2026, in Paris, with the Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel, representing Fiji as the 152nd jurisdiction to join this important agreement.
The MAAC is recognized as the most comprehensive multilateral framework for international cooperation on tax matters. This agreement enables jurisdictions to exchange tax information through a variety of methods, including request-based, spontaneous, and automatic sharing. It also facilitates coordinated tax investigations and supports tax recovery efforts across borders.
Following the signing, Fiji will initiate the necessary domestic processes to ratify its participation in the MAAC fully. Once ratified, this convention will provide standardized legal frameworks for information exchange with participating countries, including many of the world’s major financial hubs.
As part of its commitment to improving tax transparency, Fiji has also announced its intention to implement the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (AEOI). This move will be supported by legislative reforms and confidentiality assessments. Udit Singh, CEO of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, noted that joining the MAAC marks a monumental achievement for the nation. He remarked, “Joining the MAAC provides us with the legal foundation to implement AEOI and Exchange of Information on Request to effectively address tax evasion and avoidance.”
Singh emphasized Fiji’s strong commitment to adhering to international tax standards and enhancing global cooperation, describing this milestone as a critical step toward the country’s removal from the EU blacklist. He confirmed that the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service would collaborate closely with the Global Forum Secretariat and other international partners to ensure effective implementation of these standards, improve compliance, and strengthen Fiji’s tax revenue system.
Fiji’s recent initiatives in tax transparency reflect a proactive approach toward fostering a more equitable and cooperative international tax landscape, which will positively influence its global financial reputation.