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Steps (17) arrow_drop_up arrow_drop_down
Register a company  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Foreign Investment Certificate  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain a Business License  (4) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Foreign Employment Employee Permit  (3) expand_more expand_less
Obtain Temporary Residence Permit  (3) expand_more expand_less

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Uplift Foreign Investment Certificate
(last modified: 27/05/2020)

Contact details

Entity in charge

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour

ACC House 3+4th Floor , Apia PO Box 862
Tel: +685/20441
Tel. 1: +685 20443
Email: info@mcil.gov.ws
Website: https://www.mcil.gov.ws/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Industry Development and Investment Promotion Division (4th Floor)

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 17:00
Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Uaealesi Seleni

Foreign Investment Registrar
Tel: 20441
Email: uaealesi.seleni@mcil.gov.ws

Expected results

Foreign Investment Certificate

Cost

WST expand_more expand_less
  • WST Add Name Here

Time frame

Waiting time in queue: max  5mn
Attention at counter: min   10mn - max   15mn

Legal justification

1. Foreign Investment Act, 2000
Foreign Investment Act, 2000
Section 8

Additional information

The Foreign Investment Certificate is valid for 12 months from the date of the certificate. The Certificate is also subject to annual renewal (WST$50 renewal fee) and amendment if there are any changes to the approved business activities, name of the business, locations and shareholding information.

Complaints: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour

Entity in charge

Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour

ACC House 3+4th Floor , Apia PO Box 862
Tel: +685/20441
Tel. 1: +685 20443
Email: info@mcil.gov.ws
Website: https://www.mcil.gov.ws/
Directions: Google maps

Unit in charge

Industry Development and Investment Promotion Division (4th Floor)

Mon: 09:00 - 17:00
Tue: 09:00 - 17:00
Wed: 09:00 - 17:00
Thu: 09:00 - 17:00
Fri: 09:00 - 17:00
Sat: closed
Sun: closed

Person in charge

Fiu Jacinta Matulino

ACEO Industry Development and Investment Promotion
Tel: 20441 / 32549
Email: jacinta.matulino@mcil.gov.ws