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Business Information and Facilitation Division
The primary function of this division is to administer the Investment Promotion Act and Regulation. This includes the certification of bona fide foreign investors to conduct business in PNG. The division is also responsible for conducting research into trade and investment opportunities in PNG for support work on policy formulation by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. It also collects, processes and disseminates business infromation on same to both private and government institutions.
It is a requirement under the Investment Promotion Act, that foreigners wishing to conduct business in Papua New Guinea must be granted a Certificate to carry out business activities in PNG.
The Regulations of the Investment Promotion Act 1992, as amended, contain a list of business activities which are restricted to citizens and/or national enterprises. Activities restricted to citizen enterprises only make up the Cottage Business Activities List (CBAL). The CBAL replaces what used to be called the Reserved Activities List. Foreign enterprises cannot conduct business in activities listed under CBAL. The list may be reviewed from time to time.
The BIF Division administers a one-stop licensing information centre called the Business Licensing and Information Service (BLIS). It is intended to provide the investor with all the information about the licences and approvals necessary for the conduct of business in all sectors of the economy in PNG.
Provincial Database Reports are available for the following provinces and you can obtain a copy by contacting the Director, Business Information and Facilitation Division by clicking on the "Contact Us" page.
Annual Certification Bulletin provides information on Certifications of Foreign Businesses and the general business trends in Papua New Guinea. For instance, such information as the different business activities that are conducted within the country, the level of investment within a year, level of employment generated as result of Foreign Investment, etc.
These bulletins are freely available and copies can be obtained by contacting the Director, Business Information and Facilitation Division via email on
Business Information and Facilitation Division
