Kia Orana and Welcome to the Business Trade and Investment Board
ABOUT THE BUSINESS TRADE AND INVESTMENT BOARD
Business Trade & Investment Board builds strategic partnerships to nurture Cook Islands businesses and key driver in facilitating economic growth. We promote Trade, here and abroad, liaise with industry sectors to assist with the development of potential products for export markets. We encourage, manage and regulate Foreign Investments and promote required areas for Foreign Investment. Importantly, we promote entrepreneurship in our community and support new Start Up Businesses for best outcomes. Explore our Strategic Plan 2023-2028, which outlines BTIB’s comprehensive roadmap for the next five years. For more information about any of our services, please email btib@cookislands.gov.ck or contact our offices +682 24296 from 8am to 4pm – Monday to Friday. We look forward to assisting you further.
Our Services
Business Enterprise
The Business Enterprise Division is dedicated to support business Start Ups
and expand their business through core services.
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Foreign Investment
Explore this section to find out more about the foreign investment
opportunities available to invest and do business here.
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Trade and Marketing
Cook Islands Prosperity depends on Trade. Our goal is to help expand local
opportunities for business here and abroad, to the benefit of all
Cook Islanders.
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Notices and Upcoming Events
China International Import Expo 2025
Uniquely Cook Islands Strategy and Framework
Online Training Modules
Cybersecurity Manual for Cook Islands Businesses
Te Makete
Our Te Makete online platform managed by BTIB to help Cook Islands businesses grow through the promotion of their products and services on our this page.
If you are interested in promoting your business. Get in touch.
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Te Makete – Local Stories
Business Compliance: A Guide for Entrepreneurs
Starting a business but not too sure where to start?
We’ve put together an easy guide, a Business One Stop Shop to help you. Now you can find all of the information you need including tax registration, business registration, writing a business plan, permits and licenses for your business and more. Use this as a guide as it outlines some of the standard laws and regulations that a business is required to comply with. Business regulations often change and it is important for business owners to stay ahead of these updates to remain compliant. Use this as a supporting resource for your business.
To find out more about Business Compliance and understanding Business Regulations, click below. BTIB wants you to meet certain requirements so that your business can run legally and safely.
Once you have read the business rules and regulations below, familiarize yourself with the BUSINESS ONE STOP SHOP Guide for your business.
Click here: Business Rules & Regulations
Businesses For Sale
