Tax Haven Countries

Here is a comprehensive list of all countries and jurisdictions commonly considered tax havens. This includes both classic offshore financial centres and jurisdictions with favourable tax and regulatory environments. Note that the classification of a tax haven may vary by organisation, but this list is based on studies from the OECD, EU, and Tax Justice Network, as well as general international consensus.


Classic Tax Havens (Offshore Financial Centres):

1. Anguilla

2. Antigua and Barbuda

3. Bahamas

4. Barbados

5. Belize

6. Bermuda

7. British Virgin Islands (BVI)

8. Cayman Islands

9. Cook Islands

10. Dominica

11. Grenada

12. Isle of Man

13. Jersey

14. Guernsey

15. Montserrat

16. St. Kitts and Nevis

17. St. Lucia

18. St. Vincent and the Grenadines

19. Turks and Caicos Islands


European Tax Havens:

1. Andorra

2. Cyprus

3. Gibraltar

4. Ireland

5. Liechtenstein

6. Luxembourg

7. Malta

8. Monaco

9. Netherlands (including certain favourable tax rulings)

10. San Marino

11. Switzerland


Asian Tax Havens:

1. Hong Kong

2. Labuan (Malaysia)

3. Macau

4. Singapore

5. United Arab Emirates (UAE) (including free zones such as Dubai International Financial Centre)


African Tax Havens:

1. Mauritius

2. Seychelles

3. Liberia


Americas Tax Havens (Other than Caribbean):

1. Panama

2. Uruguay (partial tax haven for certain types of investments)


Oceania Tax Havens:

1. Nauru

2. Niue

3. Vanuatu


Jurisdictions with Tax Haven Characteristics (Disputed):

These countries or jurisdictions are not always classified as tax havens but are criticised for tax practices enabling aggressive tax avoidance:

1. United Kingdom (due to its Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)

2. United States (specific states like Delaware, Nevada, South Dakota, and Wyoming)

3. Australia (limited incentives in specific areas)

4. Israel (special provisions for foreign residents or income)


Key Notes:

  1. EU Blacklist: Countries like Fiji, Guam, Palau, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago, and US Virgin Islands are on the EU’s list of non-cooperative jurisdictions.
  2. OECD “Grey List”: Includes countries that are under review or partially compliant with international standards.
  3. So, no, Anjouan is not a tax haven location