How to Invest in Fiji

The Foreign Investment Act (FIA) 1999 and Foreign Investment (Amendment) Act 2004 lay down the guidelines by which a foreign investor can invest in Fiji.  There are 20 Articles in the Foreign Investment Act 1999 and Foreign Investment (Amendment) Act 2004. A copy of the Act may be obtained from the Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau.

Foreign investors are required to carefully study:
- the list of Reserved Activities
- the Restricted Activities
- application for Foreign Investment Registration Certificate

Steps to Investing in Fiji

Prior to the commencement of the business, a foreign investor will be expected to apply for and obtain approval from the following agencies:

• Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau for Foreign Investment Registration (FIC)
• Department of Immigration for work permits
• Registrar of Companies Office for the registration of the business and the business name
• Fiji Islands Revenue & Customs Authority for the registration of Tax and Vat
• Reserve Bank of Fiji for the issue of capital
• Local town/city councils for business license to operate in the respective area
• Fiji National Provident Fund for registration of the workers

For more information on Foreign Investment Act (FIA) 1999 and Foreign Investment (Amendment) Act 2004, please click here.