Tax and accounting in Vanuatu

Self-employed or running a company in Vanuatu: what to know

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How do I register a business in Vanuatu?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Vanuatu Company Formation & Entity Choice skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Vanuatu?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Vanuatu Personal Income Tax skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Vanuatu skills on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Vanuatu?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Vanuatu VAT / GST skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Vanuatu?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Vanuatu Payroll & Social Contributions skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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