= Doing Business reform making it easier to do business.
= Doing Business reform making it more difficult to do business.
DB2013:
Starting a Business:
Fiji made starting a business more difficult by requiring new companies applying for a business license to obtain a certificate from the national fire authority and a letter of compliance from the Ministry of Labor.
Dealing with Construction Permits:
Fiji made obtaining a construction permit more expensive by implementing a fee for the fire department clearance.
Registering Property:
Fiji made transferring property more difficult by requiring parties to a property transaction to obtain a capital gains tax clearance certificate from the Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority.
Paying Taxes:
Fiji made paying taxes less costly for companies by reducing the profit tax rate. At the same time, Fiji introduced capital gains tax.
DB2012:
Starting a Business:
Fiji made starting a business more difficult by adding a requirement to obtain a tax identification number when registering a new company.
DB2011:
Trading Across Borders:
Fiji made trading easier by opening customer care service centers and improving customs operations.
DB2010:
Paying Taxes:
Fiji relieved the tax burden on companies by reducing the corporate income tax rate from 31% to 29% while imposing road user levy on all vehicles.
DB2009:
Dealing with Construction Permits:
The City Council adopted new regulations that added three new pre-approval procedures related to health, fire safety, and water and sewage connections.
DB2008:
Enforcing Contracts:
In Fiji a new case management system has improve court operation.