Solomon Islands - Register as Foreign Investor

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Procedure

1. Complete the Registration Form. A link is provided under "Documents to Use" section which you can use to download the form. Make sure that you fill out the form correctly and you provide all required information.
2. Submit your application to the Registrar of Investment.
3. Pay the application fee.
4. The Registrar of Investment will review your application.
5. Once your application is approved, the Registrar will:
   1. record the prescribed information relating to the investment activity
   2. issue to the foreign investor the Certificate of Registration for the investment activity.
6. After you have received the Certificate of Registration you are now legally qualified to proceed and conduct your business in the Solomon Islands under the approved investment activities.

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Required Documents

• Completed registration form
• Other Requirements: Registering of an investment activity requires that foreign investors also observe the labor and immigration acts. Under these acts foreign investors must obtain the following documents:
  • Work Permit issued by the Commissioner of Labor
  • Residence Permit issued by the Director of Immigration.

Office Locations & Contacts

Foreign Investment Division
Department of Commerce, Employment & Industries
Honiara
Solomon Islands
Telephone: +677 22856 ext 209/210

Inland Revenue Commission
Phone: 22556/22557

Director Imigration
Phone: 28841/26907

Commissioner of Labour Division
Phone: 28851/26811

Custom and Excise
Phone: 28979

Manager Economic Department
CBSI
PO Box 634
Honiara
Phone: 21791

Eligibility

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Fees

Application Fee: SBD$200.00

The fee is payable to the Treasury Division.

Validity

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Documents to Use

Registration Forms

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Processing Time

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Instructions

Foreign Investment Registration process is the responsibility of the Registrar of Investment. Foreign Investors who wish to invest in Solomon Islands must submit their application for registration with the Registrar of Investment.

Required Information

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Need for the Document

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External Links

Foreign Investment Department

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