At a glance
Five structures, five trade-offs.
Private Limited Company
“The standard vehicle for serious operators.”
Best for: Foreign investors · SMEs · Property developers · Anyone wanting limited liability
Sole Trader
“Simplest setup. You are the business.”
Best for: Freelancers · Single-owner service businesses · Early-stage testers
Partnership
“Two or more people. Shared everything.”
Best for: Professional practices · Joint ventures · Family businesses
Foreign Branch
“Your overseas company with a Fiji presence.”
Best for: Multinationals entering Fiji · Existing offshore companies
NGO / Trust
“Mission-driven, not profit-driven.”
Best for: Charities · Religious groups · Community trusts · Education providers
Side by side
The full profile of each structure.
Select a structure to see how it compares on every point that matters.
Separate legal entity
Limited to share capital
25%
Fixed fee · see our guide
3 – 5 weeks
1 director + 1 shareholder
100% allowed (subject to FTIB)
Tax return · Annual return · Statutory accounts · UBO confirmation
Medium–High
If turnover > FJD $1M or board requires
Yes — shares, debt, investors
Continues indefinitely
Rates and thresholds change
Figures reflect the Companies Act 2015 and FRCS rate tables at the time of writing. Rates and thresholds change, so always confirm before acting.
Still unsure?
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