2025 Papua New Guinea Investment
Ultimate Guide
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Based on August 2025 latest Papua New Guinea investment policies, 30+ specific investment project lists, special economic zone super benefits, investpng.com one-stop English service
🎯 Why Invest in New Guinea
🔥 August 2025 Papua New Guinea Investment Latest Policies
Papua New Guinea Mining Act New Regulations
- ✅ Papua New Guinea mining investment: State can acquire 30% equity (deferred payment)
- ✅ PNG investment royalties: 5% with equity participation, 10% without equity
- ❌ Placer mining restricted to PNG citizens only
- 💰 Papua New Guinea investment requires 20% environmental security bond
Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zone Benefits
- 🎯 Papua New Guinea first 10 years zero corporate income tax
- 🎯 PNG investment imported equipment full tariff exemption
- 🎯 Papua New Guinea 100% first year accelerated depreciation
- 🎯 Foreign exchange control exemption - investpng.com recommended
💰 Papua New Guinea Investment Return Calculator
🏆 2025 Papua New Guinea Flagship Investment Project List
🛢️ Papua LNG Project
⛏️ Wafi-Golpu Gold-Copper Mine
⚡ Edevu Hydro Project
📱 VDF Operator Investment
🏢 Port Moresby North Port Real Estate
🏦 PNG Bank Equity Opportunity
🏅 Success Case Deep Analysis
PNG LNG Project Success Factors
- ✅ Break-even reduced from $7.5 to $6.2/MMBtu
- ✅ Government annual revenue projected $2.1B Kina
- ✅ First "responsible natural gas production" certification
- ✅ FEED contract awarded to international consortium
⚠️ Failure Case Warnings
- ❌ Frieda River: Community opposition to tailings dam
- ❌ Pasca LNG: ESG risks causing financing difficulties
- ❌ Social license more important than resource reserves
📝 Papua New Guinea Investment Company Registration Ultimate Guide
Step 1: Name Pre-approval
Time: 1-2 working days
Requirements: 3 alternative company names
Cost: ~$130 RMB
Step 2: Prepare Documents
- 📋 Company constitution
- 👥 Shareholder identification
- 🏢 Registered address proof
- 📝 Company secretary appointment
Step 3: IPA Approval
Agency: PNG Investment Promotion Authority
Time: 7-14 working days
Cost: ~$2,600 RMB
Step 4: Tax Registration
Agency: Internal Revenue Commission
Time: 2-3 working days
Obtained: Tax Identification Number (TIN)
Step 5: Bank Account Opening
Recommended Banks: BSP Bank, TISA Bank, NBC Bank
Required Documents: IPA registration certificate, IRC tax ID, company constitution, director passport, business plan
Account Opening Time: 3-7 working days
Minimum Deposit: 1,000-5,000 Kina
Step 6: Annual Review & Maintenance
Annual Review Time: Before company anniversary each year
Filing Requirements: Annual financial statements, tax returns, director changes
Maintenance Cost: Accounting services + annual fees ~1,000-2,000 Kina/year
Compliance: Monthly GST filing, annual tax audit
Registration fees: 1,350 Kina (~$3,510 RMB)
Bank account opening: 200-500 Kina
Annual maintenance: 800-1,500 Kina/year
Total Time: 20-35 working days to complete all processes
📞 Papua New Guinea Investment Official Resource Connections
China Economic & Commercial Office PNG
Website: http://pg.china-embassy.gov.cn
Services: Investment policy consultation, project recommendations
Address: Port Moresby
PNG Investment Promotion Authority
Email: info@ipa.gov.pg
Website: ipa.gov.pg
Services: Company registration, approvals
2nd PNG Special Economic Zones Summit
Theme: "Reflecting on 50 Years, Planning for the Next 50"
Date: August 31 - September 3, 2025
Venue: Port Moresby APEC Haus (Updated)
Organizer: Government of Papua New Guinea (Department of International Trade & Investment)
Website: pngsezsummit2025.com
🏛️ Papua New Guinea Investment Core Institutions & Banking Guide
Government Agencies
📋 IPA Investment Promotion Authority
Functions: Company registration, investment approvals, business licenses
Website: www.ipa.gov.pg
Email: ipa@ipa.gov.pg
Phone: +675 308 4400
Address: IPA Haus, Munidubu Street, Konedobu, Port Moresby
💰 IRC Internal Revenue Commission
Functions: Tax registration, filing, collection management
Website: irc.gov.pg
Services: Online tax filing (myIRC portal), TIN application
Key dates: Salary tax by 7th monthly, GST by 21st monthly
🏦 BPNG Bank of Papua New Guinea
Functions: Monetary policy, foreign exchange management, banking supervision
Website: www.bankpng.gov.pg
Services: Financial institution license queries, exchange rate policy, forex control regulations
Major Banks
🏦 BSP Bank
Status: PNG's largest bank with widest national network
Website: www.bsp.com.pg
Services: Personal banking, corporate banking, 24/7 customer support
Features: National ATM network, mobile banking, international trade services
💳 Kina Bank
Status: Took over ANZ retail business 2019, second largest bank
Website: www.kinabank.com.pg
Services: Personal & corporate online banking, mobile app "Kina Connect"
Features: Leading digital banking, SME services
🏛️ TISA Bank
Status: Full commercial banking license
Website: www.tisabank.com.pg
Services: Commercial banking services, loan calculators