BUSINESS GUIDE
Business Cost
This section of the MLCI Website consist all the information regarding
Business Cost in Tonga… Read more »
Business Development Assistance
The main objective of these programs is to improve the standard of living of Tongans and assist in the reduction of poverty in the country. TCDF offers financial assistance to community based projects which… Read more »
Financial Assistance
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Financial Assistance in Tonga…. Read more »
Monetary Matters
The Tongan banking system is overseen by the National Reserve Bank of Tonga (NRBT), which supervises in accordance with Basel Core Principles. There are three commercial banks (ANZ, Malaysian-Borneo Finance, and the Westpac Bank of Tonga) and one development bank (Tonga Development Bank). In addition there are several non-bank financial institutions… Read more »
Investment Guarantees
Government guarantees that it will not acquire the property of a foreign investment business with a valid foreign investment certificate without just compensation. These businesses will also have the protection of Clause 4 of the Constitution of Tonga, “Same law for all classes,” which ensures foreigners are equal with Tongan citizens before the law (non-discrimination)… Read more »
Environmental Protection
The Ministry of Land, Survey, Natural Resources and Environment is responsible for governing the environmental aspects of major business activities, under the Environmental Impact Assessment Act 2003 and its associated regulations… Read more »




