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National Export Strategy

The National Export Strategy (NES) policy framework aims to support meaningful export-related projects that achieves sustainable economic growth in export competitiveness, value addition and diversification.

The strategic objectives of the NES programme are to improve commodity quality; diversify the mix of export products, enhance export volume through cost effective improved processes, enhance market access opportunities for exports; and penetrating emerging export markets.

Established Fijian exporters or businesses on the verge of exporting can access funding of up to $100,000 for the procurement of machinery or items for value addition or diversification, infrastructure development, enhancement of standards and certifications and equity funding assistance.

Click Here to view the additional information on the programme in the National Export Strategy Policy Document.

Eligibility Criteria – Who can Apply?

To be eligible to apply for the National Export Strategy the following will need to be met:

    1. Business ownership should be at least 51% Fijian owned;
    2. Businesses who are currently exporting or on the verge of exporting;
    3. Businesses who are on the verge of exporting, must be in operation for at least 2 years and supply in the local market;
    4. Businesses must provide past two years annual financial statements;

Projects Eligible for funding – What type of projects qualify for NES Funding?

    1. Procurement of manufacturing machines for value adding;
    2. Infrastructure development;
    3. Enhancement of Standards and Certifications;
    4. Product development for businesses on the verge of exporting;
    5. Procurement of equipment for diversification purposes;
    6. Equity funding with financial institutions; and
    7. All projects should be export related.

            Application Form – How to Apply?

            Click Here to access the Online Application Form.

            All applications are encouraged to be made online.

            Before access the link above please have the following documents ready:

            1.  
            • Completed NES Application Form;
            • Valid Business Registration Certificate;
            • Valid Photo Identification (Driver’s License or Voter ID Card or Passport Biodata Page);
            • Latest Business Tax Compliance Certificate;
            • Valid Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) compliance letter;
            • Detailed business plan inclusive of with 3 years Cash flow Forecasts/Projections Forecasted financial statements;
            • Management Accounts for those in operations for at least 2 years;
            • *Medium enterprises are required to provide audited financial statements and * Micro and small enterprises can provide management accounts prepared by certified accountants;
            • Valid export license, if applicable;
            • Approved Export Premises Certificate, if applicable;
            • Existing Exporters – : Export data for last 2 years (customs entry/commercial invoice of exports; and
            • New Exporters – : Contract/support letter to confirm trading arrangements; and
            • Detailed construction and local authority approval plan, if proposals are for construction of buildings, warehouse or processing facility.

            Should anyone have issues in accessing online application form, please contact the Secretariat via email: nes@mcttt.gov.fj

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