1. REGISTER A COMPANY
  2. OBTAIN A FOREIGN ENTERPRISES REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE - BTIB
  3. Attain approval to carry on business in the Cook Islands permanently
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Steps (9) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register with Ministry of Justice  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain a foreign enterprises registration certificate  (3) expand_more expand_less
Apply for a local bank account  (2) expand_more expand_less

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Pay business application fee
(last modified: 11/02/2021)

Costs

( see details )

Timeframe ( see details )

Waiting time until next step

NZD 750
5 mn  -  15 mn
23 days  -  30 days

Contact details

Entity in charge

Business Trade and Investment Board

Ara Tapu Rd, Avarua, Rarotonga , Avarua
Tel: 682 24296
Website: www.btib.gov.ck
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Foreign Investment Division

Mon: 08:00 - 16:00
Tue: 08:00 - 16:00
Wed: 08:00 - 16:00
Thu: 08:00 - 16:00
Fri: 08:00 - 16:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Charity Malaga

Trade Policy Advisor
Tel: 682 24296
Email: charity.malaga@cookislands.gov.ck

Expected results

Govt Receipt Example

Cost NZD 750

NZD expand_more expand_less
  • NZD Add Name Here
NZD 750
Standard Application fee
Payment methods: cash, Check, Payments can be made through the BTIB website.
Fees are non-refundable.
Business Trade Investment Board Website Business Trade Investment Board Website

Time frame

Payments can be made when submitting registration forms.
Waiting time in queue: max  5mn
Attention at counter: min   5mn - max   10mn
Waiting time until next step: min   23 days - max   30 days

Legal justification

1. Development Investment Regulations (Fees) 2004
Development Investment Regulations (Fees) 2004 Application fee

Additional information

Complaints: Business Trade and Investment Board

Entity in charge

Business Trade and Investment Board

Ara Tapu Rd, Avarua, Rarotonga , Avarua
Tel: 682 24296
Website: www.btib.gov.ck
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Foreign Investment Division

Mon: 08:00 - 16:00
Tue: 08:00 - 16:00
Wed: 08:00 - 16:00
Thu: 08:00 - 16:00
Fri: 08:00 - 16:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed
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