Vision
To improve the standard of living for all Tuvaluans by building a conducive business environment and to promote fair competition in the Tuvalu Market.
Mission
To create a business environment that fosters innovation, competitiveness, and growth and improves the ease of doing business. Attracting sustainable investment and ensuring a fair trading platform through policymaking, advocacy, and cooperation with the private sector and consumers.
Values
- Team Business
- Accountability
- Strive for Excellence
- Honesty
- Dare to Innovate
- Commitment and Dedication
- Trustworthy
- Respect and Value our People
- Collaborate as Partners
- Serve with Integrity
Services
Sole Trader:
Step 1: Download and fill out the Business, Revenue & Customs Registration form.
Step 2: Submit the registration form to business@gov.tv
Step 3: Once business registration has been approved, apply for an Operational License to listed emails under the “Obtaining an Operational License in Tuvalu”
Partnership:
Step 1: Download and fill the Business, Revenue & Customs Registration Form.
Step 2: Submit registration together with the Partnership Agreement (signed by all partners) to business@gov.tv
Step 3: Once business registration has been approved, apply for an Operational License to listed emails under the “Obtaining an Operational License in Tuvalu”
Company:
Step 1: Download and fill the Business, Revenue & Customs Registration Form., Form 1 (Application for Incorporation of a Company), and Form 2 ( Consent of Director(s) – the number of consent forms submitted should equal the number of Directors).
Step 2: Pay the $100 registration fee at the Government of Tuvalu’s Cashier.
Step 3: Compile the required supporting documents, Company Model Rules.
Step 4: Submit registration form together with the Company Model Rules and proof of payment of registration fee to business@gov.tv
Step 5: Once business registration has been approved, apply for an Operational License to the listed emails under the “Obtaining an Operational License in Tuvalu”
Form 2 Consent of Director: the number of consent forms submitted should equal the number of Directors in the company.
- Sole Trader – To register a Sole-Trading (1 business owner) business, submit “this” to business@gov.tv
- Partnership – To register a Partnership (2-25 owners) business, submit “this” to business@gov.tv
- Company – To register and incorporate a Company under the Companies Act 2008. Submit “this”, “this”, and “this” to business@gov.tv
- Foreign Companies – If you are not a Tuvaluan Citizen or your business is based outside of Tuvalu, please contact business@gov.tv for more details to register a business in Tuvalu.
Every registered business in Tuvalu, must obtain an operational license under the provisions of the Licenses Act 2008. The operational license is dependent on location of the business.
You can contact the following Kaupule (Local Government) to obtain a Business License when operating in the following business areas:
- Nanumea Kaupule: aulitehulu20@gmail.com
- Nanumaga Kaupule: sulivanu80@gmail.com
- Niutao Kaupule: nimakelisi@gmail.com
- Nui Kaupule: palelalo@gmail.com
- Vaitupu Kaupule: teapalolo@gmail.com
- Nukufetau Kaupule: kaupuleonuku18@gmail.com
- Funafuti Kaupule: kaupulef2021@gmail.com
- Nukulaelae Kaupule: nklkaupule@gmail.com
- How to Register for TAU-MAKETI?
Option 1: email business@gov.tv and register once every month for the TAU-MAKETI.
Option 2: Click here, Like, and Follow the TAU-MAKETI Facebook page to receive updates on online registration for TAU-MAKETI.
- TAU-MAKETI (Nanumea & Vaitupu)