Why Invest Here and other FAQ’s
"Is it really as good as I am hearing" ?
The Cook Islands proven and predicted, gradual tourism growth, is well known and is now the envy of the Pacific.
The rate of growth means that the all important issue of sustainability is achievable and value of tourism properties, ranging from resorts and restaurants to rental homes and tour operations are increasing in value, in line with the increase in their financial returns and land values.
Airlines are increasing their services through seat numbers, schedules, gateways and quality and they alone will serve to ensure continued growth.
Now is the time to invest in the Cook Islands !.
Now is the time to benefit with the growth of tourism here !
Now is the time to seek that all important lifestyle and be able to confidently support it !
The Cook Islands was once the sleeping (and creeping) giant in the South Pacific
…. but that is now changing and a quiet (and predicted) explosion in the tourism numbers is on the rise
Previously known as a laid-back vacation destination for New Zealanders and Australians
Total tourism numbers are back again and re-building steadily
Over the last couple of years the word about the nature of our people, the pristine and safe location of the Cook Islands, and the beauty of this island chain has seeped out to all the corners of the traveling globe so that future tourism prospects for the Cook Islands are high and a sharp rise is now underway
o What Are the Prospects
With accelerating knowledge of the Cook Islands, comes accelerating world interest, with interest comes visitors, and visitor growth is the component, the very backbone of our thriving tourism industry. It is well know that the largest and fastest growing industry in the world today is Tourism.
Tourism in some countries support the entire economy, and here in the Paradise we call Cook Islands, it is certainly so.
Today more so than ever we are in need of the right people who wish to be involved in the Cook Islands for the right reasons.
If you are looking to purchase an existing business or have a new and desirable product or idea, if you can add to our economic growth, if you wish to create a new career or lifestyle for yourself and you can contribute meaningfully to our country, and in particular through our tourism industry (either directly or indirectly) then you will be welcome to apply, so act now.
You may already be able and an experienced hand in this vibrant industry, or are good with people and keen to learn, either way The Cook Islands is already softly exploding onto the world platform. If you are keen to put your heart into the Cook Islands - you will benefit in any number of ways.
Our infrastructure includes
• Australia & New Zealand Bank (ANZ)
• Bank south Pacific (BSP)
• Bank of the Cook Islands (BCI)
• Up-to-date telecommunications and mobile systems
• Internet
• Satellite television
• A life-style in a relaxed and safe environment
• Developed infrastructure for business
. Quality housing and good health and education services.
Taxation:
• Limited or no tax on a number of items.
• No Wealth Tax
• No Gift Tax
• No Property Tax
• No Capital Gains Tax
• No Death Duty Tax
• Company Tax - 20% flat rate – all industry
• Value added Tax ( aka G.S.T ) - 15%
Image Credits go to: Alexandra Adoncello
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” - Mark Twain....
Feel the need for change and wanting to live an exciting and different lifestyle, immersed in tourism and the warm tropical weather of the Cook Islands. Year round sunshine with average temperatures in the mid 20’s. No traffic lights ( not one ) or grid lock here.