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Tokelau Country Summary

Sanctions

No

FATF AML Deficient List

No

Terrorism
Corruption
US State ML Assessment
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
EU Tax Blacklist
Offshore Finance Center

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Anti Money Laundering

Tokelau is a dependent territory of New Zealand. Information for New Zealand may be included below:

FATF Status

Tokelau is not on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies.

Sanctions

There are no international sanctions currently in force against this country

Bribery & Corruption

Rating 0 (bad) - 100 (good)
Transparency International Corruption Index 85
World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank 99

Tokelau, as a dependent territory of New Zealand, benefits from New Zealand's strong anti-corruption measures, which consistently rank it among the least corrupt countries globally. The government enforces strict penalties for bribery, supports transparency initiatives, and engages in international anti-corruption agreements. With a favorable regulatory environment for businesses, the risk of corruption remains minimal, and laws prohibit both active and passive bribery in all sectors.

Economy

Tokelau has the smallest economy of any nation, with an annual purchasing power of about US$1,000 per capita and a heavy reliance on subsidies from New Zealand. Economic activities are limited to small-scale enterprises focused on copra production, fishing, and handicrafts, while the government faces a significant deficit covered by New Zealand aid.

The investment climate in Tokelau is significantly limited due to its small size, scarce resources, and heavy dependence on external funding from New Zealand. Efforts to enhance self-governance and economic independence have encountered obstacles, highlighted by two unsuccessful referendums for self-determination.

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