Samoa has officially been removed from the European Union tax black list.
A statement from the Samoa Government says the decision was made during the Council of the European Union meeting in Brussels on February 17, 2026. Samoa has been on the EU blacklist since 2017.
Since its initial listing, Samoa undertook a comprehensive review and modernization of its tax and regulatory framework.
A key step in this process was the Miscellaneous (Removal of Tax Exemption for International Companies) Amendment Act 2026, enacted in January 2026.
The government statement said the reforms were designed to strengthen the international business environment while ensuring full alignment with globally agreed standards.
“This milestone reflects Samoa’s consistent and principled commitment to strengthening its legislative framework, enhancing transparency, and aligning its systems with internationally accepted standards,” the government said.
The EU’s latest update also removed Fiji and Trinidad and Tobago from the blacklist as part of a broader effort to strengthen global tax governance. American Samoa and Guam remain on the EU list.
Samoa is now recognized as compliant with international standards, providing a stable, secure, and commercially practical environment for legitimate international business.
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