Starting A Business
As an investor or business owner, you will be required to register a legal entity in Fiji before you commence your business. Below is a step-by-step guide to take you through that process.
Step-by-Step Guide: Registration
Register your Business Name
You are now ready to register your business with the Registrar of Companies. You will need to prepare your ownership details and determine the area of business that you will primarily be engaged in.
Register for Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Proceed to the Fiji Revenue and Customs Services (FRCS) to register for a Tax Identification Number (TIN). FRCS is the agency responsible for collecting tax and duties on behalf of the government. FRCS also facilitates trade and travel activities across Fijian borders.
Risk-Categorisation
Step-by-Step Guide: Post Registration Compliance
Foreign Investment Registration Certificate
If you are not a Fijian citizen or your business is based outside Fiji, you will need to obtain a Foreign Investment Registration Certificate from Investment Fiji. They act as the liaison between the Fijian Government agencies and businesses at the regional and international levels.
For foreign companies, the Foreign Investment Registration Certificate is required, on top of the requirements above.
Step-by-Step Guide: Additional Requirement
Foreign Investment Registration Certificate
If you are not a Fijian citizen or your business is based outside Fiji, you will need to obtain a Foreign Investment Registration Certificate from Investment Fiji. They act as the liaison between the Fijian Government agencies and businesses at the regional and international levels.