Business Registration

Below is the current Business roadmap in samoa

Company Registration

Any business that wants to set up a company can access information about companies operating in Samoa through the Online Samoa Company Registry
Step 1

Foreign Investment Registration

All businesses with foreign shareholding are required under the Foreign Investment Act 2000 to acquire a Foreign Investment Certificate
Step 2

Business License

Upon approval of the FIC, the foreign investor is then required to apply for a business license before operating in Samoa.
Step 3

Foreign Employment Employee Permit

Is it pertinent that any non-citizen wishing to work in Samoa apply for a valid Employment Permit. A permit granted may be subject to conditions and is only valid for a maximum of two (2) years.
Step 4

Residence Permit

Once all the documents from step 1-4 have been obtained, a residency permit is then required from the Immigration Division to allow the non-citizen to reside in Samoa.
Step 5

Other Registries

MCIL is responsible for the registration of companies and the management of the following registers:
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