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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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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Summary of the procedure

Institutions involved 3 expand_more expand_less

Ministry of Justice (x 4)
1 2 3 4
Business Trade and Investment Board (x 3)
5 6 7
Local Bank (x 2)
8 9

Results 6 expand_more expand_less

Email of approval
1
Registration received by the Registrar
2
Payment Receipt - Ministry of Justice
3
Certificate of Company Registration
4
Govt Receipt Example
6
BTIB Business confirmation example
7

Required Documents expand_more expand_less

Valid Identification (x 3)
1 5 8
BTIB certificate
2
Business Plan
5
Reference checks x 3 (Bank/Lawyer/Accountant)
5
Copy of CV
5
Copy of company bio or profile
5
Certificate of Incorporation
5
Sales and Purchase Agreement
5
Health Assessment and Physical Examination Example
5
Original Police Check from home country
5
Articles of Association
5
Copy of relevant agreements - shareholders, franchise, lease, tenancy
5
Account Opening Business Form
8

Estimated cost NZD  825

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NZD expand_more expand_less
  • NZD Add Name Here
NZD 75
Business registration fee
NZD 750
Standard Application fee

Total Duration 25 d - 40 d expand_more expand_less

  min max
Total time (sum): 25 d 40 d
of which:
Waiting time in queue (sum): 15mn 45mn
Attention at counter: 35mn 1h. 15mn
Waiting time until next step (sum): 25 d 39 d

Laws 3 expand_more expand_less

Companies Act Companies Act Companies Regulations 2019 - Client account
  Section  9 ,  articles 1, 2, 3, 4, Schedule 2
Development Investment Act Development Investment Act Regulation of Foreign Enterprises
  Section  19 ,  Article 5
Development Investment Regulations (Fees) 2004 Development Investment Regulations (Fees) 2004 Application fee
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