Investment Opportunities

The Lapita Plantation is destined to become one of the South Pacific's premier luxury ecotourism destinations due to its positioning in one of the world's most picturesque tropical destinations. Its close proximity to the new Pekoa International Airport, as well as its accessibility to some of the South Pacific's most pristine environments ensures its success. 

In accordance with the Master Plan, villas will be built for resale, not only for the owners' private use, but also for those who seek to have an investment at Lapita and to rent their villas either exclusively or part-time to suit their own requirements. Resort guests and villa residents will enjoy the benefits of extensive and varied facilities expected of a luxury eco resort while also providing a genuine industry that will sustain solid investment in lettable property. 

Vanuatu is a 'tax-friendly' environment, an obvious appeal to investors, which is enhanced by several unique features when compared to other finance centres. 

There is no income or company tax for residents, and foreign investors can sell and buy property without incurring capital gains tax. There is also no death duties and no exchange controls. Money is easily transferred in all major currencies and there are no reporting requirements in relation to the movement of funds. Vanuatu's value-added tax, the equivalent of the Australian GST, is 12.5 per cent. 

All land in Vanuatu is leasehold and has a 'custom owner' Lessor, with the maximum term of the lease being 75 years, including strata title leaseholds. A renewal of lease can be negotiated at anytime at terms suitable to for both lessee and lessor and is a straight forward process. Anyone can purchase leasehold property in Vanuatu if they have the funds and if you purchase land over a certain value, you are entitled to apply for a residency permit. 

Borrowing money to purchase property in Vanuatu is relatively easy. Currently operating in Vanuatu is ANZ, Westpac and the National Bank of Vanuatu. The bank lending criteria is generally on the same basis as in Australia and New Zealand. 

Vanuatu's finance centre has been in operation for over 30 yeas, much longer than many of its competitors. Its infrastructure of lawyers, accountants, trust companies and banks is well established and this enables it to offer investors a reliable and high quality service 'on the spot'. Real-time business transactions from your own island paradise! 

Vanuatu has first class international communications facilities, with its own earth satellite station and 24 hour telephone, internet, and facsimile transmission facilities. It's cutting-edge technology for the South Pacific island archipelago. 

Vanuatu has developed an excellent investment reputation as an all round investment location within the Pacific region*. In particular it has: 
- Good infrastructure links around the country and the rest of the world 
- Easy access to financial services 
- Professional support from the Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority, and other business companies in Port Vila 
- Investor friendly tax structures and 
- Company incorporations and subsequent annual fees are among the lowest in the Pacific. 

The early growing pains of Nationhood are now over and Vanuatu continues to reflect the positive growth the country is going through. *Source: Vanuatu Investment Promotion Authority 

For detailed information on Vanuatu's national investment policy, visit www.investinvanuatu.com