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What is the company registry in French Polynesia?
Institut National de la Statistique et des Études Économiques (INSEE) / The French Polynesia Chamber of Commerce
INSEE is based in Paris and the local register is based at Papeete 98714, French Polynesia
About French Polynesia
The French Polynesia Companies Registry is located in Papeete and was founded in 1919.
French Polynesia is an overseas collectivity of France and its sole overseas country. The main language of French Polynesia is French which is spoken by 73.9% of the population with other languages such as Tahitian and Marquesan spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the CFP franc (XPF). The population of French Polynesia is over 278,786.
French Polynesia Economy
The Real GDP in French Polynesia is in the region of $5.65 billion with a GDP per capita of $18,600. French Polynesia economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for French Polynesia are pearls, fish, aircraft parts, gas turbines, vanilla.
Main Trading Partners of French Polynesia
The leading export and import partners for French Polynesia are:
Exports: Japan 44%, USA 15%, France 12%, Netherlands 9%, China 5%
Imports: France 26%, China 11%, USA 10%, NZ 7%, Malaysia 4%
French Polynesia Certificate of Incorporation
The French Polynesia Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
French Polynesia Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local French Polynesia company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the French Polynesia register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential French Polynesia customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at French Polynesia Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in French Polynesia the following information can be viewed free of charge:
French Polynesia Company Status - État
French Polynesia Company Name - Dénomination
French Polynesia Registered Address - Adresse
French Polynesia Business Activity - Activité principale exercée
French Polynesia Number of Employees - Tranche d'effectif
Do you need to register / sign up at the French Polynesia Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local French Polynesia register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in French Polynesia
There are over 3,000 companies registered in French Polynesia.
Types of Companies in French Polynesia
Businesses in French Polynesia can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Legal entities in French Polynesia:
Société anonyme (SA) – joint-stock company
Société par actions simplifiée (SAS) – “simplified” Joint-stock company
Société à responsabilité limitée (Sàrl) – limited liability company
Entreprise unipersonnelle à responsabilité limitée (EURL) – limited liability company (only 1 founder)
Société en Commandite par Actions (S.C.A.) – joint-stock partnership in commendam
Unincorporated companies in French Polynesia:
Microentreprise – individual entrepreneur
Société civile (SC) – unlimited partnership
Société civile immobilière (SCI) – property management association
Société en nom collectif (SNC) – registered partnership
Société civile professionelle (SCP) – partnership of freelancers
Société en commandite (SCS) – limited partnership
Can you order a French Polynesia Apostille Certificate?
Yes, French Polynesia agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, French Polynesia accepts the Apostille Certificate for French Polynesia Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
French Polynesia signed up to the Hague Convention on 24th January 1965, as part of French Polynesia.
What is the language(s) of the French Polynesia Company Registry?
The French Polynesia Company Register is in French and English languages.
French Polynesia Embassies, high commissions and consulates
French Polynesia has representations abroad.
Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, hosts representations, and in addition there are 17 consulates located in French Polynesia.S
French Polynesia Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of French Polynesia. Our local partner is based in Papeete, Tahiti which enables us to do site visits throughout all of French Polynesia including Mahina, Arue, Paea and Fa’aa. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
French Polynesia Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an French Polynesia Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including French Polynesia.
French Polynesia Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including French Polynesia. Our specialist French Polynesia skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
French Polynesia Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides French Polynesia Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in French Polynesia. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
French Polynesia Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in French Polynesia?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in French Polynesia?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in French Polynesia?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.