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What is the company registry in Tonga?
Kingdom of Tonga - Business Registries Office
Registrar of Companies
Ministry of Commerce, Tourism and Labour, PO Box 110, Salote Road, Nuku’alofa, TONGA
About Tonga
The Tonga Companies Registry is located in Nukuʻalofa.
Tonga officially the Kingdom of Tonga is an island country in Polynesia, part of Oceania. The main language of Tonga is Tongan which is spoken by 90% of the population with other languages such as English and Hawaiian spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Paʻanga (TOP). The population of Tonga is over 100,209.
Tonga Economy
The Real GDP in Tonga is in the region of $724.972 million with a GDP per capita of $6,900. Tonga economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Tonga are refined petroleum, gold, processed fruits and nuts, cassava, fish.
Main Trading Partners of Tonga
The leading export and import partners for Tonga are:
Exports: Guyana 17%, USA 17%, NZ 15%, Australia 15%, UAE 12%
Imports: Fiji 27%, NZ 24%, China 21%, Australia 8%, USA 5%
Tonga Certificate of Incorporation
The Tonga 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.
Tonga Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Tonga 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 Tonga register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Tonga customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Tonga Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Tonga the relevant laws are:
Tonga Companies Act of 1995, 1999 and 2001
Tonga Business Licences Act of 2002
Tonga Registration of Business Names Act of 2002
What information is free to view at Tonga Company Registry?
In some jurisdictions certain information is free to view and in Tonga the following information can be viewed free of charge:
Tonga Company Name
Tonga Company Number
Tonga Date of Incorporation
Tonga Entity Status (Registered / Inactive)
Tonga Entity Type
Tonga Annual Return Filing Month
Tonga Registered Office Address
Tonga Directors (Name, Residential Address, Nationality, Date Appointed)
Tonga Shareholders (Name, Residential Address, Nationality, Date Appointed)
Tonga Number of Shares
Do you need to register / sign up at the Tonga Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Tonga register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Tonga
There are over 1,900 companies registered in Tonga.
Types of Companies in Tonga
Businesses in Tonga can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Tonga Company
Tonga Partnership
Tonga Overseas company
Tonga Individual entrepreneur
Other Tonga Company Registry Services
Tonga Company Register provides a wide range of services which includes:
Tonga Business Licenses
Can you order a Tonga Apostille Certificate?
Yes, Tonga agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents. Therefore, Tonga accepts the Apostille Certificate for Tonga Company Registry Search Documents in place of any further legalisation process.
Tonga signed up to the Hague Convention on 4th June 1970.
What is the language(s) of the Tonga Company Registry?
The Tonga Company Register is in English language only.
Tonga Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Tonga has five embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 11 consulates and one other representation.
Nuku'alofa, the capital of Tonga, hosts six embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of nine consulates and another representations located in Tonga.
Tonga Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Tonga. Our local partner is based in Nukuʻalofa which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Tonga including Mua, Hihifo and Pangai. 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.
Tonga Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Tonga 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 Tonga.
Tonga Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Tonga. Our specialist Tonga skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Tonga Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Tonga Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Tonga. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Tonga Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Tonga?
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 Tonga?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Tonga?
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.