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
BAHAMAS MINISTRY OF TOURISM
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Nassau: (242)302-2000 -
Andros: (242) 368-2286 -
Bimini: (242) 347-3529 -
Eleuthera: (242) 322-2142 -
Harbour Island: (242) 333-2621 -
Exuma: (242) 336-2430
BAHAMAS AIR SEA RESCUE
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Telephone: (242) 325-8864 H.Q. 9a.m.-5p.m. -
Emergencies only out of office hours -
FAX: (242) 325-2737 -
VHF: ch 16 -
https://bahamasmarinas.com -
EMAIL: For memberships, general information, inquiries, etc. contact us at admin@basra.org
ROYAL BAHAMAS DEFENCE FORCE
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Web Site: http://www.rbdfmil.com -
Telephone: (242) – 362-1818
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Roderick Bowe, Commodore- Royal Bahamas Defence Force -
Tellis Bethel, Captain – Deputy Commander -
Clyde Sawyer, Captain -
Alexis Brown,, Sub Lieutenant,Public Affairs Officer
POLICE
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Emergency: 911 or 919 -
Tel.: (242) 322-4444
MEDICAL
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Red Cross (242) 323-7370 -
Med Evac (242) 376-2719 -
Air Ambulance (242) 377-1606 0r 323-2186
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.