Business Trade Investment Board (BTIB)’s website have a range of forms and check lists available for your business needs. If you wish to start or purchase an existing business in the Cook Islands, refer to the Foreign Direct Investment forms. If you are undertaking short-term contractual work for a period less than 36 months, refer to the Short-Term Business form. If you are seeking to change the terms and conditions of your initial approval,
refer to the Variation of Registration form. If you are registered with BTIB and wish to file your Annual Returns, refer to the Annual Returns form. Note that Annual Returns are due on the 30th June. Lastly, if you are a registered foreign investor seeking to renew to your work and residency permit, refer to the Renewal of Work & Residency Permit form. Note that your Annual Returns must be filed prior to requesting for a permit renewal.
Foreign Enterprise Registration Form – Foreign Direct Investment AF1001A
Foreign Direct Investment Checklist AF1002A
Foreign Enterprise Due Diligence Form
Foreign Enterprise Registration Application Form – Short Term Business Registration AF1001B
Short Term Business Registration Checklist AF1002B
Development Investment Act Consolidated 2007
Business Trade Investment Board
Opposite the Punanga Nui Market
Ruatonga
Avarua Rarotonga
Cook Islands
Telephone: +682 242 96
Fax: +682 24 298
Private Bag, Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Email: [email protected]
Monday – Friday
8am – 4pm
Closed: Saturday and Sunday
Statutory Holidays