WHO WE ARE

Friendly, customer focused and driven. Your business journey begins with us

OUR FOCUS AND WHY

What we do at VFIPA, is instrumental in contributing to our nation’s future - both economically and socially. Our vision, mission and core values are the key principles that serve to guide us in daily operations, and how we deliver.

Our Mandate

We serve as the primary point of contact for foreign investors looking to establish a presence in Vanuatu and its outer islands, regardless of the size of their investment. We welcome walk-in inquiries and offer prompt, real-time responses via email and telephone. Our team provides tailored information on Vanuatu’s economic landscape and key industries. Through strong partnerships with government agencies, the private sector, and business communities, we can connect you with relevant companies, associations, local communities, and professional consultants.

Our history

  • In 1998, the Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA) become a corporate body and operating under the Ministry of Trade and Commerce (MTC).
  • In 2009, business start-up processes and requirements have been streamlined of which VIPA's foreign investment application approval process was one.
  • In 2019, we have a new foreign investment legislation "Act n0.25 of 2019" replacing the foreign investment act [CAP 248]
  • Our Team
    Our multidisciplinary team brings sector-specific expertise, enabling us to deliver value-added insights and guidance to prospective investors. We offer our services free of charge and with complete confidentiality, supporting investors at every stage of their investment journey.

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  • Corpoorate Information
    The VFIPA Board and staff are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, consistently adhering to the principles of good governance. Core to this commitment are accountability, transparency, and inclusive participation, which are the key pillars guiding our operations.

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  • Annual Reports
    Each year, VFIPA publishes an annual report detailing its activities and the challenges faced, in accordance with the Foreign Investment Act No. 25 of 2019. The report provides valuable insights into the progress of VFIPA’s initiatives and the trends and characteristics of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Vanuatu.

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RECENT NEWS

Government agencies and private sector stakeholders meet in Luganville

LUGANVILLE, ESPÍRITU SANTO, VANUATU — 22 July 2026 The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA), in partnership with the Vanuatu […]

Preliminary Launch of Vanuatu eBusiness Link

PORT VILA, Vanuatu, 9 August 2026: The Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (VFIPA), in joint collaboration with the Department of […]

Nine International Investors, Deputy Prime Minister, Government Officials and VFIPA Gather to Celebrate a New Era for Vanuatu’s Sandalwood Industry

Natural Treasures Vanuatu hosted a special reception on Saturday, 30 May 2026, to celebrate the official soft launch of Vanuatu’s […]

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