Intellectual Property Tonga

The Ministry of Trade and Economic Development is thrilled to announce the launch of our upgraded Business Registries Online System, starting today, December 11, 2024! This state-of-the-art platform brings convenience and efficiency to managing your business needs.

With our fully online service, you no longer need to visit our office to complete filings—everything can now be done from the comfort of your home or office. You can also enjoy the ease of paying for services with your credit card.

Ready to take control of your business? Visit our new website at https://www.businessregistries.gov.to to get started!

If you need assistance setting up your client account or navigating the system, our friendly team is here to help. Stop by our office or call us at +676 7400104.

We're excited to serve you better!

Malo
Business Registries Tonga

🌟 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐓𝐄𝐃! 🌟

We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our all-new, modernized Business Registry online system, going live on 9 December 2024!

🔹 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰?
• 𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙁𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨: All filings required under the Company, Business Licence, Registration of Business Names, and the Foreign Investment laws will now be completely online, streamlining your experience.
• 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙜𝙣 𝙄𝙣𝙫𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙚𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: For the first time, access these certificates directly through our online platform.
• 𝙊𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙋𝙖𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨: Transition to secure and seamless online payment options, saying goodbye to manual processes.

🔹 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬:
• 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙈𝙞𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: All current data and accounts will be moved to the new system. Please check your details upon first login.
• 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙐𝙥𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙉𝙤𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙚: Ensure your information is accurate with no fee for this update.
• 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 & 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨: Updated guidelines and fee schedules will be available on the platform.

🔹 𝐆𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝:
Stay tuned for comprehensive guides and resources on how to navigate the new system. We’re committed to making this transition as smooth as possible for everyone.

For any questions or to express concerns, please reach out to our Business Registry Office.

Let’s embrace efficiency and convenience together. Keep an eye out for more updates as we approach the go-live date!

April 26, 2024: Intellectual Property Tonga conducted a workshop aimed at bridging the gap between Intellectual Property (IP) rights and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Attended by a diverse group of business owners, the event centered around the theme of "Building a Common Future with Innovation and Creativity."

Empowering businesses with the knowledge and tools to protect their intellectual assets, the workshop served as a platform to highlight the vital role IP plays in promoting innovation, creativity, and economic growth.

Through interactive sessions and insightful discussions, participants delved into how effectively leveraging IP rights can contribute to achieving the SDGs, particularly in Tonga’s context.

Key topics included understanding the fundamentals of IP, protecting innovations, trademarks, and patents. Alongside MEIDECC, MIA, and the Statistics Department co-hosting this workshop also exemplifies Tonga's approach to SDGs by adding IP considerations into climate action, gender equality policies, and data-driven decision-making.

Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day on April 26, 2024 with the theme “Building our common future with Innovation and Creativity”

‘Aho 26 ‘Epeleli 2024: Fakamanatua fakamamani lahi ae ‘Aho ‘oe ngaahi koloa Fakaatamai mohono kaveinga “Tau langa ha kaha’u ‘aki ‘ae ‘Ilo moha Fakakaukau Fo’ou”

HIPOC 2023

The Intellectual Property Tonga of the Ministry of Trade and Economic Development invites the Secondary High School to participate in our cheer competition. Registration is FREE all you have to do in click on the link below and register away.

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfld7zLFp2KmVo5GFlS8Z1qjkrukOxnqCYs0qXc0PmTwOi77w/viewform?pli=1