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What is the company registry in Papua New Guinea?
Investment Promotion Authority - Companies Office - National Registry
IPA Port Moresby, Level 1, IPA Haus, Munidubu Street, (Cnr of Lawes Rd & Champio Parade), Konedobu, Port Moresby P.O. Box 5053, BOROKO, National Capital District, PAPUA NEW GUINEA
About Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Companies Registry is located in Port Moresby.
Papua New Guinea officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea is a country in Oceania. The main language of Papua New Guinea is Enga which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as Melpa and Huli spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Kina (PGK). The population of Papua New Guinea is over 11.78 million.
Papua New Guinea Economy
The Real GDP in Papua New Guinea is in the region of $43.371 billion with a GDP per capita of $4,200. Papua New Guinea economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Papua New Guinea are natural gas, gold, palm oil, crude petroleum, copper ore.
Main Trading Partners of Papua New Guinea
The leading export and import partners for Papua New Guinea are:
Exports: Japan 26%, China 22%, Australia 11%, South Korea 10%, Taiwan 9%
Imports: China 26%, Australia 23%, Singapore 16%, Malaysia 9%, Indonesia 4%
Papua New Guinea Certificate of Incorporation
The Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Papua New Guinea customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Papua New Guinea Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Papua New Guinea the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Papua New Guinea Company Name
Papua New Guinea Company Number
Papua New Guinea Date of Incorporation
Papua New Guinea Entity Status (Registered / Removed)
Papua New Guinea Entity Type
Papua New Guinea Business Activity
Papua New Guinea Annual Return Filing Month
Papua New Guinea Contact Details (Name, Telephone, Email)
Papua New Guinea Registered Office Address
Papua New Guinea Owners (Name, Address, Nationality, Date Appointed)
Papua New Guinea Number of Shares
Do you need to register / sign up at the Papua New Guinea Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Papua New Guinea register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Papua New Guinea
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Papua New Guinea.
Types of Companies in Papua New Guinea
Businesses in Papua New Guinea can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Papua New Guinea Limited liability companies
Papua New Guinea Branches and permanent establishments of foreign companies
Papua New Guinea Business groups
Papua New Guinea Private companies
Other Papua New Guinea Company Registry Services
Papua New Guinea Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Papua New Guinea Business Registration, Regulation and Certification
Papua New Guinea Investor Servicing and Export Promotion
Papua New Guinea Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Papua New Guinea Regulating Capital Markets
Can you order a Papua New Guinea Apostille Certificate?
No, Papua New Guinea has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Papua New Guinea has not agreed to this Papua New Guinea company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Papua New Guinea Company Registry?
The Albania Company Register is in English language only.
Papua New Guinea Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Papua New Guinea has 16 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 16 consulates and three other representations.
Port Moresby, the capital of Papua New Guinea, hosts 15 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 20 consulates and another two representations located in Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Papua New Guinea. Our local partner is based in Port Moresby which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Papua New Guinea including Goroka, Lae, Madang and Arawa. 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.
Papua New Guinea Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Papua New Guinea from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Papua New Guinea Moody's rating: B2 (first obtained in 2016)
Papua New Guinea Standard & Poors rating: B- (first obtained in 2020)
Papua New Guinea Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.
Papua New Guinea Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Papua New Guinea. Our specialist Papua New Guinea skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Papua New Guinea Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Papua New Guinea Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Papua New Guinea. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Papua New Guinea Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Papua New Guinea?
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 Papua New Guinea?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Papua New Guinea?
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.