Fiji has officially signed the Multilateral Convention on Mutual Administrative Assistance in Tax Matters (MAAC), enhancing its commitment to tax transparency and international collaboration in combatting tax evasion and avoidance. The signing ceremony took place on January 15, 2026, in Paris, where the Minister for Finance, Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel, represented Fiji as the 152nd jurisdiction to join this crucial agreement.
The MAAC is recognized as the most comprehensive multilateral framework for cooperative tax measures worldwide. It enables jurisdictions to share tax information through various means—whether upon request, spontaneously, or automatically. Additionally, it allows for simultaneous tax investigations and facilitates assistance in tax recovery efforts.
Following this significant signing, Fiji is set to begin necessary domestic processes to fully ratify its participation in the MAAC. Upon completion, this convention will provide a unified legal draft for information exchange with other participating nations, including many major global financial hubs.
In line with this commitment, Fiji has also pledged to implement the Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information (AEOI), which will be backed by legislative reforms and assessments of confidentiality. Udit Singh, CEO of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, emphasized that joining the MAAC represents a monumental achievement for the nation. He stated, “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 reiterated Fiji’s unwavering dedication to meeting international tax standards and fostering global cooperation, highlighting that this milestone is a significant step toward the country’s removal from the EU blacklist. He confirmed that the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service would work closely with the Global Forum Secretariat and international partners to ensure the successful implementation of these standards, enhance compliance, and fortify Fiji’s tax revenue framework.
Fiji’s recent developments in tax transparency signal a progressive move towards a more cooperative and fair international tax system, positively impacting its global financial standing.