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Submit Registration form (AF1001A) and Due Diligence form (AF1001B)
(last modified: 11/02/2021)
(last modified: 11/02/2021)
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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
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
Julieanne Westrupp
Expected results
Foreign Investment Form AF1001A (2018)
Foreign Enterprise Due Diligence Form (AF1001B)
Requirements
1.
Business Plan
2.
Reference checks x 3 (Bank/Lawyer/Accountant)
3.
Copy of CV
4.
Copy of company bio or profile
5.
Certificate of Incorporation
6.
Sales and Purchase Agreement
7.
Health Assessment and Physical Examination Example (original)
Less than 6 months but ideally as recent as possible
Less than 6 months but ideally as recent as possible
8.
Original Police Check from home country
Less than 3 months old but ideally as recent as possible
Less than 3 months old but ideally as recent as possible
9.
Valid Identification
Certified copy of passport with clear photo
Certified copy of passport with clear photo
10.
Articles of Association
11.
Copy of relevant agreements - shareholders, franchise, lease, tenancy
Time frame
Submissions must be made by the 7th day of the month to be eligible for that month's Board sitting.
Waiting time in queue:
max 5mn
Attention at counter:
min 5mn
- max 10mn
Additional information
Please see the attached 'Foreign Investment Application Map Process attached. This provides a pathway for you to follow in completing the 'Foreign Investment Application'.
Also refer to the Development Investment Regulations 1996 and Investment Code 2003 for additional information.
Any other queries can be addressed by phone or email to the BTIB Foreign Investment Advisor.
Foreign Investment Application Process Map
Development Investment Regulations 1996
Investment Code 2003
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
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 |