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Business people investigating the investment potential of PNG are encouraged to contact this division about their investment interests, and any other assistance that they may require. The division is headed by the Director, Investor Servicing and Promotion Division.

The Companies Office is responsible for the administration of Papua New Guinea's key business laws such as the Companies Act, Business Names Act, Business Groups Incorporation Act and the Associations Incorporation Act. The division is headed by the Registrar of Companies.

Investors should also be informed that there may be other specific laws which apply to their activities.

The IPOPNG is established to ensure that while in the promotion of investment in a friendly regulatory environment, the sovereign interest of Papua New Guinea and its citizens is protected and the interest of the investor or creator of intellectual property is protected from unscrupulous exploitation.

The Office administers the Trade Marks Act, the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act (2000) and the Patents and Industrial Design Act (2000). It is headed by the Registrar, Intellectual Property Office of PNG.

Corporate Services plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the relevant performing divisions of IPA are adequately supported to effectively perform the responsibilities. The division is responsible for the provision of administrative and human resources development support, information technology management, provision of financial, accounting and budgetary services to the technical divisions of IPA. It is headed by the Director, Corporate Services Division.