Republic of Fiji
Capital: Suva HDI: 0.727 (90th)
Language: English
GDP (PPP): $8.330 billion
Currency: Dollar
Population: 909,389
The Republic of Fiji is an island country in Melanesia in the South Pacific Ocean about 1,100 nautical miles (2,000 km; 1,300 mi) northeast of New Zealand’s North Island. Its closest neighbours are Vanuatu to the west, New Caledonia to the southwest, New Zealand’s Kermadec Islands to the southeast, Tonga to the east, the Samoas and France’s Wallis and Futuna to the northeast, and Tuvalu to the north.
Fiji is an archipelago of more than 330 islands, of which 110 are permanently inhabited, and more than 500 islets, amounting to a total land area of about 18,300 square kilometres (7,100 sq mi). The capital, Suva on Viti Levu, serves as Fiji’s principal cruise port. About three-quarters of Fijians live on Viti Levu’s coasts, either in Suva or in smaller urban centres like Nadi (tourism) or Lautoka (sugar cane industry). Viti Levu’s interior is sparsely inhabited due to its terrain.
Fiji has one of the most developed economies in the Pacific due to an abundance of forest, mineral, and fish resources. Today, the main sources of foreign exchange are its tourist industry and sugar exports. The country’s currency is the Fijian dollar. Fiji’s local government, in the form of city and town councils, is supervised by the Ministry of Local Government and Urban Development.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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The World Factbook: Fiji – Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fj.html
Fiji, endowed with forest, mineral, and fish resources, is one of the most developed and connected of the Pacific island economies. Earnings from the tourism industry, with an estimated 755,000 tourists visiting in 2015, and remittances from Fijian’s working abroad are the country’s largest foreign exchange earners.
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Fiji Economy Profile
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Asia-and-the-Pacific/Fiji-OVERVIEW-OF-ECONOMY.html#ixzz4NdHJHta9
As the largest and most resource-rich nation in the central South Pacific, Fiji also enjoys the region’s largest and most developed economy. Still, its reliance on a single resource—sugar—makes it economically vulnerable, exposed both to an unpredictable tropical climate and an unstable world market.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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2015 Investment Climate Statement
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2015/241560.htm
To stimulate growth in agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, information communication technology and audio-visual activities, and in isolated rural/ maritime regions, the government offers industry-specific tax incentives. These include tax holidays and import duty exemptions on equipment and raw materials.
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Business | Fiji-New Zealand Business Council
http://fijinz.org/fiji/business/
The majority of the larger commercial and industrial organizations in Fiji are subsidiaries of Australia, New Zealand and, to a lesser extent, other overseas companies. There is, however, a significant and increasing business sector made up of businesses owned by Fiji nationals. Joint ventures between Fiji nationals and foreign investors are being encouraged by the government and are gaining popularity.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Fiji
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/fiji/starting-a-business
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Fiji.
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Investment Fiji : Starting a Business
http://www.investmentfiji.org.fj/pages.cfm/for-investors/doing-business-in-fiji/start-business.html
Prior to the commencement of the business, a foreign investor will be expected to apply for and obtain approval from the agencies identified on this site
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Starting a Business in Fiji
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/fiji/starting-a-business
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Fiji.
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Investment Fiji : Starting a Business
http://www.investmentfiji.org.fj/pages.cfm/for-investors/doing-business-in-fiji/start-business.html
Prior to the commencement of the business, a foreign investor will be expected to apply for and obtain approval from the agencies identified on this site
Taxes
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Fiji – Taxes on corporate income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Fiji-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
Resident corporations are taxed on their worldwide income. Non-resident corporations may only be taxed on their Fiji-sourced income.
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Fiji Personal Income Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/fiji/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Fiji stands at 20 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Fiji averaged 28.25 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 31 percent in 2005 and a record low of 20 percent in 2013. Personal Income Tax Rate in Fiji is reported by the Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority.
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Fiji – Taxes on personal income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Fiji-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
Non-residents are liable to tax only on taxable income accruing in or derived from Fiji. Pensions received by non-resident pensioners from a Fiji source will not be taxed.
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Fiji Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/fiji/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Fiji stands at 15 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Fiji averaged 13.75 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2011 and a record low of 12.50 percent in 2007. Sales Tax Rate in Fiji is reported by the Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority.
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Fiji Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/fiji/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Fiji Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Fiji Corporate Tax Rate | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/fiji/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Fiji stands at 20 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Fiji averaged 26.60 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 31 percent in 2007 and a record low of 20 percent in 2013. Corporate Tax Rate in Fiji is reported by the Fiji Revenue & Customs Authority.
Visas
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Fiji Visa: Application, Requirements
https://fiji.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Fiji Visa Requirements
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Visas for Fiji | Expat Arrivals
http://www.expatarrivals.com/fiji/visas-for-fiji
Expats must find out which permit is right for their situation and apply accordingly, as it’s very difficult to change between visas after arriving in Fiji.
Infrastructure
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Fiji Transport & Transportation
http://www.travelonline.com/fiji/transport.html
Fiji’s local transport network is quite good and offers a number of options to tourists ranging from flights to taxis, buses and passenger ferries.
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Fiji Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Fiji/Transportation-Fiji-TG-C-1.html
105 tips on getting to and getting around Fiji from real travelers and locals.
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Telecom News – CommsUpdate Fiji
Telecom News - CommsUpdate Fiji
Up to date news on the telecom industry in Fiji
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Telecommunications in Fiji
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Fiji
Telecommunications in Fiji include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Fiji
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/fiji/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Fiji.
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Industrial Relations and Employment Laws
http://www.labour.gov.fj/laws.htm
See “Labour Laws” on this site
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Industrial Relations and Employment Laws
http://www.labour.gov.fj/laws.htm
See “Labour Laws” on this site
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Labor Market Regulation in Fiji
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/fiji/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Fiji.
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Fiji. Prices in Fiji
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Fiji
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Fiji. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Fiji. 2016 prices
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/fiji
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Public Holidays Fiji 2016 and 2017
http://www.holiday-times.com/public-holidays-fiji/
List of National and Public Holidays in Fiji for the year 2016 and 2017
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The World Factbook: Fiji – Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fj.html
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
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Fiji Education System
http://www.classbase.com/countries/Fiji/Education-System
This site provides a brief description of the different levels of education in Fiji
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International Schools in Fiji
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/fiji/education/international-schools-in-fiji.htm
This list contains the most popular international and bilingualschools in Fiji
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Holidays and observances in Fiji in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/fiji/2016
Overview of holidays and many observances in Fiji during the year 2016.
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Fiji – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=69
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Fiji – culture, greetings, gestures, etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Business Etiquette in Fiji | eHow
http://www.ehow.com/about_6665671_business-etiquette-fiji.html
Tips on business etiquette in Fiji
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Fiji Climate, Average Weather, Temperatures, Rainfall
http://www.fiji.climatemps.com/
Graphs & Analysis of Average Temperatures, Rainfall, Wet & Frosty Days, Sunlight Hours, Windspeed & Humidity.
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Fiji climate: when to go to Fiji
http://www.travelguide-en.org/fiji-climate/#
Monthly weather information for several towns in Fiji
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Country Travel Information – Fiji
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/fiji.html
See “Safety and Security” on this site
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Fiji travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/fiji
Latest travel advice for Fiji including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Demographics of Fiji – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Fiji
Facts and statistics on the population of Fiji
Trade
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Doing business – Tariffs and regulations
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Australian/Export/Export-markets/Countries/Fiji/Doing-business/Tariffs-and-regulations
Import advice from the Australian government
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Fiji Customs Regulations
https://fiji.visahq.com/customs
Fiji Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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The Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA)
http://www.mit.gov.fj/index.php/divisions/trade-division/regional-trade-agreement/the-pacific-island-countries-trade-agreement-picta
PICTA is a free trade agreement amongst the 14 Forum Island Countries (FICs). Under this agreement, virtually all barriers (import tariffs and quotas) to merchandise trade between FIC countries have been removed
Housing and Rentals
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Accommodation – The official website of Tourism
http://www.fiji.travel/us/accommodation
There are five star resorts that offer world class dining and facilities. Backpackers and adventurers are also well looked after, with a huge range of affordable hostels and island resorts
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Accommodation in Fiji | Expat Arrivals
http://www.expatarrivals.com/fiji/accommodation-in-fiji
Regardless of what type of accommodation expats are looking for and the duration of the stay, expats should familiarise themselves with the processes for renting or buying property in Fiji before they move.
Travel
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Fiji – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/fiji
A guide to destinations and attractions on Fiji
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