Foreign Investment in the Cook Islands is regulated by the Development Investment Act 1995-1996, the Development Investment Regulations 1996 and the Development Investment Code Order 2003.
The Investment Code Order 2003 (“Code”) stipulates Government’s policy on Foreign Investments for use by Investors, Government Agencies and the Community at large. The Code also provides for sectors of the economy and specific business activities reserved for Cook Islanders only. Where the proposed Investment activity is reserved for Cook Islanders Part E of the Code provides the exceptions under which a Foreign Investor may qualify to invest in the reserve sector.
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