Vanuatu offers a stable political environment and commitment from the government to promote private sector growth and economic development. The government and central bank have proven records of sound fiscal and monetary policy. This commitment has led Vanuatu to rank first among Pacific island nations for ease of doing business. Notably, Vanuatu is also the only Pacific island country eligible for funding from the US Millennium Challenge Account to encourage good governance.

1. Vanuatu offers a stable political environment and
demonstrable commitment from a government
dedicated to enhancing economic growth through
private sector development. Along with its unique
tax haven status, investors can rest assured as both
the Government and Central Bank have proven
track records of sound fiscal and monetary policy.
This sincere commitment by authorities to promote
Vanuatu as a safe business destination has seen the
country ranked first amongst other pacific island
nations in IFC’s Doing Business Report in 2011.
Notably, Vanuatu is the only Pacific Island country
eligible for funding under the Millennium Challenge
Account, a US government initiative supporting and
encouraging good governance.
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VANUATU
VANUATU – MORE THAN JUST A PARADISE
With a population of about 253,000 people,
Vanuatu boasts 113 distinct languages and
countless dialects, makes it one of the most
culturally diverse countries on earth. Combined
with zero income tax, no foreign-exchange control,
and an independent judiciary, Vanuatu fuses these
elements to form an ideal location and
environment for investment right in the heart of
the South Pacific.
TOP PERFORMER IN DOING BUSINESS
RANKINGS
OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
The official languages of Vanuatu are English,
French and Bislama (Pidgin English).
INESTING IN
VANUATU
IN BRIEF
WHY
INVEST IN
VANUATU?
Vanuatu is endowed with:
• a vast array of non –
mineral resources and
• its productive sectors
have significant
untapped potential

2. TOURISM
Recognized as the country’s most important
economic growth sector, it is crucial to sustain the
positive growth of this sector:
Expand and diversify tourism
accommodation supply – 5-star resort
with large conference facility, business
leisure hotel and Adventure lodge, 4 star
family based resort
Eco-tourism projects
Tourism recreational services
Joint-venture tourism projects
What opportunities exist?
The many investment advantages Vanuatu has for
you as an investor are unique and rarely found
elsewhere in the region:
Vanuatu is tax friendly
No income tax
No withholding tax
No capital gains tax
No death duties
No foreign exchange controls
Easy repatriation of profits
Strong financial centre
Reasonable labor cost
Boasting a strong professional
infrastructure that emanates from the
Offshore Finance Centre to attract a core
of highly experienced professionals to the
country
Duty exemptions in imports in Tourism
(hotel, island bungalow); Manufacturing/
Processing; Mineral Exploration and
Extraction; Diesel fuel for generation of
certain electric power
ADVANTAGES OF INVESTING IN
VANUATU
AGRICULTURE
The need to diversify and increase production of
high yield agricultural products provides excellent
investment opportunities in this key sector:
Production of cacao
Production of different types of coffee for
export
Herbs and spices such as vanilla, pepper
chilies and ginger
Tropical forest nuts and fruits such
pawpaw, marmalade, mango and chutney
Root crops such as taro, kumala and
manioc processed into noodles, flour and
chips, for export and local market
FISHERIES
This sector remains under-developed in terms of
current tonnage and value for fish exported.
Fisheries and marine products (Processing
of fish products for domestic and export)
Aquaculture (fish, prawns farming)
Other Aquatic exportable products (Dried
sea-slug, giant clams
FORESTRY
Sandalwood processing (artifacts/oil
distillation)
Coconut timber production
Timber processing all types and plywood
for domestic and international market
Forest plantation
MANUFACTURING
This sector has huge potential to contribute to the
country’s economic growth.
Given the country’s abundance of natural organic
products, there is huge investment potential in this
sector:
Processing of dairy products (milk, butter,
yogurt , cheese and related cream
products)
Processing of local beef for export and
local market
Processing of Fish and other related
products
Processing of coffee for export (currently
operating at only a fraction of its capacity)
Processing for export of kava-powder and
vanilla.
REAL ESTATE
Vanuatu offers excellent real estate investment
opportunities in the region. Whether buying into
the real estate market in Vanuatu for residential or
commercial purposes – It is a choice you cannot
regret.
Relax and enjoy the tranquility and lifestyle in the
paradise and learn about the most diverse and rich
culture in the region.