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Registering
Properties in Fiji

As an investor or entrepreneur, you will be required to register a legal entity in Fiji before you commence your business.

Below is a step-by-step guide to take you through that process.

Any individual or entity with the intent to acquire property must undertake the process of registering their property.

This allows the Lands Registry to officially record property ownership and ensure there is no fraudulent transactions. On the same note, Tax Authority is able to determine the correct payment of necessary taxes. Below is a step-by-step guide to take you through that process.

THE STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE

Title Search

Undertake title search at the Office of the Registrar of Titles. The individual is responsible to carry out the title search at the Registrar of Titles Office or the relevant District Office.

Acquiring Capital Gains Tax Certificate

Capital Gains Tax is imposed and collected on a self-assessment basis and the vendor is liable for the tax. It is computed on the VAT Exclusive Price (VEP) of the capital asset. It does not apply to trading stock or assets that are not listed in the Income Tax Act 2015.