Economic Development Division.
Industrial Developments Section
The Industrial Development Section is formed to promote and advance foreign investment opportunities to expand export earnings. The emphasis is on manufacturing and processing ventures not within the capacity of local businesses. Major functions of this section include assurance for reliable and reasonably priced infrastructure system, sufficient and reasonable priced land, reliable air and surface transportation, generous economic incentive schemes, and accommodation industrial development policies
INCENTIVES YOU CAN'T IGNORE
| A Tax Haven | No Tax on Dividends | Investment Tax Credit |
| Business Losses | Foreign Sales Corporation (FSC’S) | Productive Work Force |
| We Subsidize Employment Training | Financial Assistance | Transshipment Incentives |
| Lowest Fuel Prices | Export To One of The World’s Largest Market |
ECONOMIC INFRASTRUCTURE
· Easy Accessibility To and From Our Shores
· Communications
· Utilities
· Port and Airport
· Senator Daniel Inouye Industrial Park
TRANSACTING BUSINESS
· The Article Must Contain
· The Application is filed with Governor's Office via the Attorney General and must include:
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
· Economic Policy
· Immigration Policy
· Business Services
BANKING INSURANCE
LEGAL SERVICES POSTAL SERVICES
ACCOUNTING SERVICES BUSINESS OFFICES
· Pacific Member
· Productive Work Force
BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATION
· How to apply for a Business License
AMERICAN SAMOA PROFILE
. History
. Political Structure
. Social Structure
. Geography
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. People and Population
. American Samoa's Economy
. Modern Living in an Island Setting
. Hotels
. Leisure
. Education
. Health Care
. Television
. Radio
. Religion
AMERICAN SAMOA GOVERNMENT
Department of Commerce
Economic Division Manager
Alex Zodiacal
Phone: (684) 633-5155 Fax: (684) 633-4195
Email address: AZODIACAL@doc.asg.as