The Driver’s Licence is administrated by Road Traffic (Control) [CAP.29].

The sale of liquor is a restrictive business activity, therefore any individual or company wishing to venture into that activity is required to obtain a liquor license.

Customs and Inland Revenue, namely CIR, is a large and diverse department with over 90 employees spread across Vanuatu. There are offices in both Port Vila and Luganville and also in all provincial centers in Lenakel, Lakatoro, Saratamata and Sola.

Restricted goods being imported shall require permits/licenses, For example; frozen fish, prawns, plants and parts, meat, and etc.

The Learners Driving Licence is administrated by Road Traffic (Control) [CAP 29].

Before getting a drivers licence, one must obtain a learner’s licence. 

• Rent tax is tax charged on income derived from residential properties. Rent tax is administered under the Rent Tax Act [CAP 196].

The Customs and Inland Revenue (CIR) is the government agency with the job of protecting the community from potential risks arising from international trade and travel, while facilitating the legitimate movement of people and goods across the border.

Post and Airfreight Packages

x.23 Articles arriving by post or airfreight for the exclusive personal use of the recipient where the FOB value of such articles does not exceed 10,000 Vatu may be admitted Free of duty.

Any vehicle that is purchased either from car dealers or imported has to be registered at the Rates and Taxes office.

Any individual or company that wants to par-take in any form of business activity for the sole purpose of making profit is required to get a business licence.

PERSONAL CONCESSION

Personal Concessions are provided for bona fide passengers, over 18 years of age, finally disembarking in Vanuatu. Duty free means that goods are not taxed; it is free from import duty and other taxes.

Facilitation of External Trade, Free Trade Agreements and Regional FTA’S (Free Trade Agreements)