Who should I contact for investment support? The Investor Relations Office is the first point of contact for investors and entrepreneurs in the Southern Province. It will redirect you and put you in touch with the right people. What if you don’t speak French? A number of translators and interpreters work in New Caledonia. Is access to land possible? Premises and building plots are already available for commercial and industrial activities. For any other land holdings, such as tourism projects, you can contact the Investor Relations Office, which will help you to identify an area of land and put you in touch with the landowner. Can foreign investors or entrepreneurs buy or rent property? Yes, it is possible for foreigners to acquire property in New Caledonia. Do foreign investors or entrepreneurs who buy or rent property on a long-term basis automatically have a long- term residence visa? No. However, for a stay for professional reasons, the New Caledonian government can issue a temporary residence permit for a period of one year or a multiannual residence permit for a maximum period of four years. This residence permit is only available to nationals of countries outside the European Union. All businesses and entrepreneurs can benefit from aid from the Southern Province? Aid from the Southern Province is available to all companies whose registered office and main activity are located in the Southern Province, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. Is access to financial products (credit, loans, etc.) possible for foreigners wanting to invest in the Southern Province? Yes, foreign nationals with a residence and work permit can benefit from financial products in the same way as residents, provided they meet the obligations and conditions of the financial institution in question. 12 - FAQ 108
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