Panama Removed From EU Tax Haven Blacklist

Panama City, FL, October 15, 2026 —

Panama has been removed from the European Union’s tax haven blacklist, according to the information provided for this report. The change comes a decade after the Panama Papers scandal, which brought international attention to offshore financial arrangements involving the country.

The available information does not specify when the EU removal took effect or which EU institution made the decision. It also does not identify the criteria used, explain the reasons for the change, or state whether Panama has been placed on another EU list.

No details were provided about any measures Panama took before its removal, or about the potential effects of the decision on the country, businesses or individuals. The information also does not include a statement from the EU or the Panamanian government.

The reported change marks a shift in Panama’s status on the EU list. The timing places it a decade after the Panama Papers scandal, but the information provided does not establish that the scandal was connected to the decision to remove the country. Further details about the decision, its timing and the standards applied were not available in the summary.

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