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We work directly with global investors to exploit investment opportunities and facilitate expansion in Vanuatu. Covid-19 presents both challenges and risks to everyone. If you are looking for a location that is safe and offers seamless services that makes it easy for you to grow your investment operations - you have come to the right place.

Why Invest In Vanuatu

Our strong financial sector, growing infrastructure and low tax jurisdiction offer best options for your investment plan

Low Tax Jurisdiction
Vanuatu is one of the low tax jurisdiction amongst the small island states (SIDs) with a pro-private sector policy.

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Strong Financial Center
With this infrastructure combined with its friendly tax regime, doing business in Vanuatu cannot be more easier and faster.

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Infrastructure and Communication
Take advantage of Vanuatu 's improved infrastructure and communication technology.

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RECENT INVESTMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

A new Australian company bought and take over an existing livestock and crop plantation in Santo. Given the prevailing favourable climatic conditions and organic nature of the country, Clara Santo Limited will introduce modern agriculture and farming business technologies by leasing farming land to local farmers aimed at increasing primary production.
Citadel Institute of Medical Sciences Limited

Citadel Institute of Medical Sciences Limited

An existing Australian-based company proposing to expand its existing operations worth VT40 Million Vatu by importing and retailing auto spare parts and also providing hire services for heavy machines. With this facility, the company will support the country’s growing infrastructure developments. Proposing to establish its headquarters in the northern part of the country is in line with the Government’s expansion policy.
Austrade Pacific Supplies PTY Ltd

Austrade Pacific Supplies PTY Ltd

A new Australian company bought and take over an existing livestock and crop plantation in Santo. Given the prevailing favourable climatic conditions and organic nature of the country, Clara Santo Limited will introduce modern agriculture and farming business technologies by leasing farming land to local farmers aimed at increasing primary production.
Clara Santo Limited

Clara Santo Limited

The Delighting Everyone Project (DEP), a subsidiary of Japan-based Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation, has expressed interest to explore through a feasibility study the introduction of “rural electrification and income generation in Vanuatu. Pending approval of the study, the DEP will finally establish its physical presence in Vanuatu by the end of 2022 or early in 2023.
Toshiba – Delighting Everyone Project (DEP)

Toshiba – Delighting Everyone Project (DEP)

Santo Timber Processing and Products Limited (STPP Ltd), an Australian-owned business activity is proposing to invest in the processing of timber and related products. The owner is an existing investor and is now re-investing in a value addition activity, worth of over VT20 Million Vatu – a shift which is in line with the Government’s current policy priority.
Santo Timber Processing and Products Limited

Santo Timber Processing and Products Limited

Citta Resort & SPA Limited is a new hospitality project with a total investment proposal value of over VT300 Million Vatu. Proposed to be located in the SANMA Province with thirty (30) employment opportunities to the local citizens, this project is considered both important and timely, especially now that the country has opened its borders to internal visitors
citta resort & spa limited

Citta Resort & SPA Limited

HOW VFIPA CAN HELP

We are a statutory body promoting Foreign Direct Investment into Vanuatu and operating under the Ministry of Trade, Tourism, Commerce, Industries and Ni Vanuatu Business.

We are the first stop or point of contact for providing expert facilitation services during the investment decision-making process including advice and other information relating to entry and business startup requirements, investment opportunities, location and changes in policies and regulatory requirements.

OUR TESTIMONIALS

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Friday, 28 February 2020, Jen Bowtel

Jen Bowtel
Natapoa Consulting

Many thanks Lashie,

Really appreciate your help here.

And just some quick feedback - you and your team have been amazing! Honestly such a big difference from trying to renew my VIPA this year compared the last two years where I would come in and call and come in and call and no one would ever come back to me or provide any advice. This year has been such a nice chance. Thank you so much for your great communication and efficiency. Great job!
Many thanks - jen

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Wednesday, 23 October 2019 Manuel Valdez

Manuel Valdez
Pacific Trade Invest - New Zealand

I have found VIPA staff very friendly and accommodating. Many a times during my inquiries, the staff have been very helpful and deliver the required information promptly. VIPA customer services has been tremendous and responded to emails on time.
Manuel Valdez
Acting Trade & Investment Commissioner

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Wednesday, 16 October 2019 Dragos Mihaila

Dragos Mihaila
Pacific Link Limited

I would not hesitate to say that the services I have received from VIPA were, by far, the only ones that proved to go a long way to ensure that the processes and related queries/obstacles encountered were well documented and covered to completion.
Apart from the usual business, the VIPA staff were also involved and stepped in assisting with processes and advice outside their designated areas, to fill in gaps that could not be supported by other governmental departments. By comparison with other departments, it was a pleasure to deal with VIPA staff.
Dragos Mihaila, BComm

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