Fiji

The US State Department's 2026 Investment Climate Statement describes Fiji as generally welcoming to foreign investment. Under the Investment Act 2021, foreign investors no longer need a Foreign Investment Registration Certificate, but the report says significant red tape remains. Foreigners face limits on owning land, and investments in energy, transport, communications, data storage, financial infrastructure and critical technologies may face restrictions or extra scrutiny, so entrants in those sectors should expect closer review and longer approval times.

U.S. Department of State · 2026-09-29

The Fiji Bureau of Statistics reported a net international investment position of -F$17.86 billion at 30 June 2026, compared with -F$16.70 billion a year earlier. That is F$1.16 billion more in net liabilities to foreigners, and the Bureau attributes the larger figure to foreign investment in Fiji far exceeding Fiji's investment abroad. No large individual foreign investment deals or approvals were found in the period.

Fiji Bureau of Statistics · 2026-10-05

Fiji's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade said the temporary 10% US tariff under Section 122 expired on 24 July 2026, and that Fiji is not covered by the new US tariffs announced that day after USTR investigations. Fijian goods entering the US now pay the standard US tariff rates that applied before the reciprocal tariffs. Exporters that paid reciprocal tariffs between April 2025 and February 2026 may be able to claim refunds, which makes Fiji more attractive as an export base for goods sold to the US.

Fiji Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade · 2026-07-29

At its 30 July meeting the Reserve Bank of Fiji held the Overnight Policy Rate at 0.25%, although inflation rose to 6.1% in June from 3.9% in May. Fuel and gas prices, plus Energy Fiji Limited's electricity fuel surcharge, made up about 4.5 points of that rate. Entrants should plan for much higher input and utility costs than the near-zero inflation of 2025, while borrowing costs stay low.

Reserve Bank of Fiji (Press Release No 18/2026) · 2026-07-30

On 24 September the RBF held the policy rate at 0.25% again. Foreign reserves were about F$3.9 billion, enough for 5.5 months of retained imports, helped by tourism, remittances and government loan drawdowns, and banking liquidity was about F$2.1 billion. With reserves at that level, pressure on the currency peg or on access to foreign exchange looks low in the near term, and credit to the household, real estate, retail, hotel and construction sectors keeps growing.

Reserve Bank of Fiji (Press Release No 28/2026) · 2026-09-24

In its September 2026 Asian Development Outlook, the ADB forecast Fiji's GDP growth at 2.2% for 2026 and 1.9% for 2027, with inflation at 3.9% in 2026 and 2.5% in 2027. That is above the RBF's June forecast of 1.5% growth, but both agree that growth will be well below 2025's 3.2%. Entrants should size demand on that basis.

Asian Development Bank · 2026-09-23

A bill gazetted in August would cap campaign spending at F$300,000 per candidate and F$3 million per party, remove limits on donations and allow donations from foreign citizens and former Fiji citizens. Donations would have to be declared within 60 days of polling day. The bill still has to go through Parliament's Standing Committee. The election must be held by 6 February 2027, so foreign firms with local operations should check their political-donation and disclosure policies, and should expect the campaign to slow policy decisions.

Fiji Sun · 2026-08-25

The RBF Governor said in September that risks have grown, including an El Niño event likely to affect growth in 2027. El Niño usually means drought in Fiji, which would hit farming and sugar supply chains and could disrupt water and power supply. Electricity costs are already higher because of Energy Fiji Limited's fuel surcharge, so operators should plan for supply disruptions and higher utility costs.

Reserve Bank of Fiji (Press Release No 28/2026) · 2026-09-24