About Us

Meet the the Business Registry, Investment, and Intellectual Property Office

ABOUT

The Business Registry, Investment and Intellectual Property Office is the government division responsible for promoting, facilitating, retaining, expanding and regulating investment in Tonga. Our goal is to improve the business climate and drive sustainable economic development by attracting both domestic and foreign investment.

As part of the Ministry Trade and Economic Development (MTED), we provide free and confidential guidance and support to investors throughout their journey, from market entry to long-term expansion.

We offer free and confidential support to investors at every stage—whether you're exploring opportunities, setting up operations, or expanding your business in Tonga

1. Promote Tonga as an investment destination

We promote Tonga as an investment destination through promotional materials, sector reports, investment events, digital campaigns, and direct investor outreach

2. Tailor-made information & market intelligence

We provide up-to-date and customized data on Tonga’s economy, sectors, and regulations to support informed investment decisions

3. Site visits and local linkages

We organize site visits and link investors with government agencies, suppliers, and service providers

4. Investor aftercare & policy advocacy

We help investors to address issues, expand, and stay engaged, while advocating for a better business environment

5. Foreign Investment Registration

We assist with investment registration, application reviews, and coordination to ensure smooth setup and access to incentives

Foster inclusive and sustainable development through investment

Encourage investment that supports economic diversification, drives industrial growth, improves competitiveness, and increases the production of value-added goods, laying the foundation for long-term, resilient economic progress.

Promote capital investment and job creation

Encourage investments that generate wealth, create quality jobs, develop local talent, and facilitate knowledge and technology transfer

Strengthen the business climate

Advocate for transparent, predictable, and efficient legal framework that improve the ease of doing business and foster long-term business growth and economic stability

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Mrs. Poinisetia Paongo

Deputy Registrar

poinisetiap@mted.gov.to

Eva Liava'a

Senior Policy Analyst

mahinafekitep@mted.gov.to

Mrs. Salote H. Vunipola

Senior Assistant Registrar

saloteh@mted.gov.to

Miss. Siu Ha'unga

Assistant Registrar

siuh@mted.gov.to

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