The following steps must be undertaken by investors wishing to establish businesses in Fiji:
1. Office of Registrar of Companies (ROC)
2. Investment Fiji
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Registration must be done via submission of a completed Application Form to Investment Fiji Office in Suva, Lautoka & Labasa, accompanied by a Registration Fee of F$2,875.00 [$2,500 + VAT (15%)]. An application form can be obtained from here.
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Applications take five working days to process
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Guide to Investing in Fiji
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Post Registration Checklist
3. Office of Registrar of Companies (ROC) will then:
4. Immigration Department www.immigration.gov.fj
The investor will then need to apply to the Department of Immigration who will:
5. Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) www.reservebank.gov.fj
Once registered with Investment Fiji, a foreign investor holding a FIRC must apply directly to the RBF who will:
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Approve the issue and transfer of shares to non-residents
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Confirm the remittance of investment from offshore
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Check veracity of individuals seeking transaction approvals where required by RBF procedure
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Issue & Transfer of Securities to Foreign Citizens
6. Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority (FRCA) www.frca.org.fj
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Ensure ROC registration has been obtained prior to processing applications
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Register the enterprise for Income Tax, PAYE & VAT purposes, and issue Tax Identification Numbers (TIN) provided enterprises comply with application requirements.
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Tax Registration Checklist
7. City/Town Council Business Licenses
8. Fiji National Provident Fund www.myfnpf.com.fj
9. Other Government Agencies – depending on the nature of business.