Step #1: Obtain a Foreign Investment Certificate

A foreign investor must legally register with the Kiribati Investment Promotion Division (IPD) within the Ministry of Tourism, Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives (MTCIC). 

Required information 

• Completed, signed application form.
• Business name reservation
• Business plan
• Bank statements/references for each investor
• Passport ID pages for each investor
• Original Police Clearance Certificate(s) for each investor intending to reside in Kiribati.
• Preliminary environment impact assessment (EIA) report for investment projects that have an impact on the environment (if applicable)

• Application fee: Varies according to the value of the investment (total capital).
  • Value of investment up to AUD $25,000 = AU$500
  • Value of investment AUD $25,000 - $250,000 = AU$1,000
  • Value of investment above $250,000 = AU$1,500

^{Note: Investment value $250,000 or below: approval/rejection by the Registrar while investment value over $250,000 will be considered by Cabinet. Foreign investors dissatisfied by the Registrar’s decision must write to the Foreign Investment Appeal Panel at the MTCIC.}

• Processing time: Not more than 30 working days but can be shortened when all relevant documents are provided at the initial submission.

Contact information

• Office location: MTCIC, Betio, Tarawa 
• Telephone #: 75126157/75126158 
• Processing officer: Mr Tanawaii Nimarota 
• Email: tnimarota@commerce.gov.ki or investment@commerce.gov.ki 
• Website: www.mcic.gov.ki/investment