Investing in the region

The Indian Ocean Territories region offers tremendous potential for investors to feature and preserve the unique natural environments of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Already famed for its natural wonders, the Indian Ocean Territories are creating significant opportunities for investors. The IOTs are duty free with no goods and services tax, and will soon possess some of the fastest Internet speeds in Australia. This is an ideal combination for contemporary investors with an eye on the future.

Remarkable possibilities are available to perceptive investors in the areas of ecotourism, infrastructure, hospitality, agriculture, retail and education. The Strategic Plans endorsed by the Australian Government provide a clear direction to sustainably develop this unique area of the world.

The Strategic Land Assessment currently underway for Christmas Island will support economic activity on island by considering future land uses and development opportunities, providing greater certainty to stakeholders, and ensuring clarity about environmental and heritage approval arrangements.

Professional and semi-professional people have chosen to mix lifestyle with business by operating small enterprises such as boutiques, food and beverage outlets, accommodation, creative arts and tourism related services such as fishing, boating and diving.

The diverse multicultural and multi-faith populations who live in the Indian Ocean Territories also create potential for investors keen to start making connections with Asia, only 300 kilometres away.

For more information on the Indian Ocean Territories see the ‘IOT by the numbers in  2020-2021’ document.