Fiji Country Commercial Guide

Doing Business in Fiji

Provides a broad overview of the market and the top reasons why U.S. companies should consider exporting here. Recommends strategies for entering the market and summarizes challenges or barriers for U.S. companies.

Market Overview Market Challenges

Market Opportunities Market Entry Strategy

Political and Economic Environment

Links to the State Department’s website for background information on the country’s political environment, its bilateral relationship with the U.S. and the country’s membership in international organizations.

Political Environment

Selling U.S. Products and Services

Provides guidance and best practices for selling U.S. products and services in the market, includes typical use of agents and selling to the government. Provides steps for establishing an office or joint-venture/licensing partner, and conducting due diligence. Discusses the state of e-commerce, franchising, and direct marketing.

Using an Agent to Sell US Products and Services Establishing an Office Franchising Direct Marketing Joint Ventures/Licensing Selling to the Government Distribution and Sales Channels Express Delivery Selling Factors and Techniques

Limitations on Selling US Products and Services E-Commerce Trade Promotion and Advertising Pricing Sales Service/Customer Support Protecting Intellectual Property Due Diligence Local Professional Services Web Resources

Leading Sectors for U.S. Exports and Investment

Identifies the top industry sectors that have potential in the market. Provides a general overview of each sector, including trade data, challenges, sub-sector best prospects, and a list of relevant websites and trade shows.

Agro-Processing Power Generation

Tourism and Hospitality

Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards

Describes trade regulations, customs and standards in the market. Provides information on import tariffs and documentation U.S firms should be aware of when exporting, including any prohibited items or temporary entry procedures.

Import Tariffs Trade Barriers Import Requirements and Documentation U.S. Export Controls Temporary Entry Labeling/Marking Requirements

Prohibited & Restricted Imports Customs Regulations Trade Standards Trade Agreements Licensing Requirements for Professional Services Web Resources

Investment Climate Statement

Describes the country’s openness to foreign investments and provides information on the country’s investment policies, the labor market, political violence and levels of corruption. Describes foreign trade zones and laws for protecting property rights.

Openness to Foreign Investment Conversion and Transfer Policies Expropriation and Compensation Dispute Settlement Performance Requirements/Investment Incentives Right to Private Ownership and Establishment Protection of Property Rights Transparency of the Regulatory System Efficient Capital Markets/Portfolio Investment

Competition from State-Owned Enterprises Corporate Social Responsibility Political Violence Corruption Bilateral Investment Agreements OPIC and Investment Insurance Programs Labor Foreign Trade Zones/Free Ports Foreign Direct Investment Statistics Investment Climate Statement Contact

Trade and Project Financing

Describes the country’s financial system and how U.S. firms typically get paid. Describes the banking system and provides information on foreign exchange controls in the market. Describes important sources of funding for project financing.

Methods of Payment Banking Systems Foreign Exchange Controls

U.S. and Local Correspondent Banks Project Financing Web Resources

Business Travel

Describes relevant business travel information and business customs, includes any special visa or entry requirements, potential health risks, travel advisories and information on travelling around the country.

Business Customs Travel Advisory Visa Requirements Telecommunications/Electric Transportation

Language Health Local Time, Business Hours, & Holidays Temporary Entry of Materials Web Resources

Prepared by our U.S. Embassies abroad. With its network of 108 offices across the United States and in more than 75 countries, the U.S. Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the U.S. Commercial Service trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices. Visit http://export.gov/ccg for additional Country Commercial Guides.