The aim of the « Investors’ Guide to New Caledonia » is to present a summary of general information about the territory and its inhabitants, its branches of industry, economic and social data, the legal and taxation environments, and information regarding the insititutions of governance and economic climate in  New Caledonia.

Whether potential investors are New Caledonian, French or foreign nationals, they will  find a great amount of data here that will allow them to proceed with their projects and optimize their future involvment in the economic development of New Caledonia.

Though this guide cannot be exhaustive, we wanted to provide the best possible information on institutional particularities and the current economic and statutory environment.

The President of the CCI-NC

André Desplat


The Investors' Guide to New Caledonia is presented in the form of files which can be downloaded from this website:

1 New Caledonia
2 The caledonian population
3 Health and education
4 The cost of living
5 The job market
6 The institutional structure
7 The economic structure
8 Foreign nationals and investments
9 Development aid
10 The legal environment
11 The social environment
12 The tax environment
13 The mining industry
14 Local industry
15 Tourism and leisure
16 Trade and services
17 Agriculture and stock breeding
18 Fishing and aquaculture
19 Banking
20 Useful contacts
21 Glossary of terms, acronyms and abbreviations

The Chamber's departments are at your disposal to provide you with more detailed information and the best possible guidance in order to perpetuate the objective we have set by creating this "Investors' Guide to New Caledonia", produced with the financial assistance of the Southern Province.

N O T E : This guide in no way engages the liability of the CCI-NC. It is always advisable to seek the advice of a professional. The various figures given may change. Please contact us for updated information : Ph. (687) 24 31 00 - Fax : (687) 24 31 31