Public Notice
Steps for Setting Up a Business
Republic of Kiribati
Foreign investors complete these steps in order. This portal handles Step 1, the Foreign Investment Registration Certificate; the other steps are completed directly with the agency named.
1. Foreign Investment Certificate
This step is completed on this portal. Start your application online.
Register with the IPD at the MTCIC.
| Agency | Investment Promotion Division (IPD), Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives (MTCIC) |
|---|---|
| Processing time | Up to 30 days |
| Fees | Vary according to the investment amount |
2. Company and/or business name registration
Register with the Business and Companies Regulatory Division at the MTCIC.
| Agency | Business and Companies Regulatory Division, MTCIC |
|---|---|
| Processing time | Up to 3 days |
| Fees | Fees apply |
3. Kiribati Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) membership
Apply at the KCCI.
| Agency | KCCI |
|---|---|
| Processing time | 1 day |
| Fees | Membership fee applies |
4. Business licence registration
Apply to the local authority where the business operates. The licence must be renewed every year.
| Agency | Local authority where the business operates (e.g. Betio Town Council) |
|---|---|
| Processing time | 1 day |
| Fees | Vary according to turnover |
5. Investment visa and work visa
Apply at the Department of Immigration. Restricted to technical roles not readily available in Kiribati.
| Agency | Department of Immigration |
|---|---|
| Processing time | Up to 2 weeks |
| Fees | Fees apply |
6. KPF employee registration
Register the company and employees with the KPF. Contributions are 7.5% by the employee and 7.5% by the employer (15% in total).
| Agency | Kiribati Provident Fund (KPF) |
|---|---|
| Processing time | 1 day |
| Fees | Free |
For further enquiries, contact the Investment Promotion Division, Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry & Cooperatives.