Fiji and New Zealand Conclude Double Tax Agreement Negotiations

The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service (FRCS) has successfully concluded the second and final round of negotiations with the New Zealand Inland Revenue Department (NZIRD) on the review of the Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Fiji and New Zealand. The second round of negotiations was held from 10 to 13 August 2026 at the FRCS Headquarters in Suva and marked the closure of discussions that commenced during the first round held in Wellington from 8 to 12 December 2025.

The Fiji delegation was headed by FRCS Chief Executive Officer, Mr Udit Singh, and included key members of the Executive Team and senior officers of FRCS. The New Zealand delegation was led by Ms. Carmel Peters, Strategic Policy Advisor of NZIRD. Both delegations engaged in constructive discussions, working collaboratively to address and resolve all outstanding matters arising from the first round of negotiations.

The revised DTA marks a significant milestone and reflects the strong and enduring partnership between Fiji and New Zealand, demonstrating the commitment of both countries to maintain a modern, transparent, and effective tax treaty framework. The outcome of the negotiations is expected to support trade and investment flows, provide greater certainty for taxpayers, and strengthen economic cooperation, delivering benefits for both economies.

Following the successful conclusion of negotiations between officials, Fiji and New Zealand will now advance the revised DTA through the necessary domestic approval and diplomatic processes ahead of its formal signing by Ministers.

A further announcement will be made when the revised DTA is to enter into force, following the completion of the domestic procedures required by each country.

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