Government Departments Taxation Matters On both taxation and customs information there is now a
single authority, the Fiji Island Revenue
and Customs Authority who can be contacted on key issues relating to the
above. In addition to these two sources, some of the major accountancy firms
and banks around the Suva
area produce booklets on investing in Fiji, and provide information on taxation of foreign
and local companies. Foreign investors may find these booklets especially useful. Project Facilitation Agencies There are a number of other primary sources of information for investors, all of which
aim to facilitate investment in Fiji. One such source is the
Fiji Trade and Investment Board (FTIB). This was
established specifically to assist investors with their enquiries about investment and
business opportunities in Fiji. With the full support of Government, FTIB is working
towards operating as a one-stop-shop for prospective investors to assist them in
establishing their businesses. Government is in the process of improving the One-Stop-Shop
concept. The new project approval process will only require the investor to submit a
project proposal to FTIB, the FTIB will then liaise with the various Government agencies on
behalf of the investor. The FTIB can be reached by telephone on (679) 3315 988, or
by fax on (679) 3301 783.
Alternatively the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Trade & Public Enterprise could
be contacted. The Ministry is able to offer general advice and information on investing in
Fiji. They are located at Naibati House, 9 Goodenough St., Suva, and can be reached by
telephone on (679) 3305 411, or by fax on (679) 3302 617. Private Sector Groups The Mining and Quarrying Council was established in February 1996. The Council is one of five councils which come under the umbrella of the Fiji Employers Federation. Each council looks after its own industry's interests, and provides a forum for discussion of issues which may affect the industry. The Chair is elected annually, but that person can be contacted through the Fiji Employers Federation (FEF), which is located at 42 Gorrie St., Suva. Fiji Employers Federation, Research Establishments The South Pacific Applied Geoscience Commission (SOPAC), originally is a small, independent,
inter-governmental, regional organisation established by several South Pacific nations in
1972. It aims to assist its members with the management and sustainable development of
their physical environments through the application of geoscience. Its Secretariat is
located next to Mineral Resources Department on Mead Road, Nabua, Suva. For more
information about the work of SOPAC call (679) 3381 377, or 3381 139, or fax (679)
3370 040. Exploration and Mining Companies Currently Active in Fiji Emperor Mines Limited's Australian address is Suite 904, Level 9 Telephone: +61 2 9299 7422 and Facsimile:
+61 2 9299 7433 Telephone +61 8 9322 6045 Facsimile: +61 8 9481 5557 Nittetsu Mining Co., Limited's Japan Address is Yuesen Building, 3-2 Marunouchi 2- chome Telephone: +81 03 3284 0516. Facsimile: +81 03 3215 8480 For contact details on other exploration companies holding tenements in Fiji pls contact director@mrd.gov.fj
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