Divisions

Committed to the success of business in the CNMI!

WE ARE EMPOWERING BUSINESSES IN THE CNMI

The CNMI Department of Commerce consists of eight (8) divisions focused on increasing the economic development of the Mariana Islands.

 

Registrar

Registrar Mark O. Rabauliman Hafa Adai, Tiroow, and Welcome to the Office of the Registrar of Corporation web-page. The Office of the Registrar of Corporation is responsible for issuing, receiving, and holding custody all certificates, papers, statements, or other records or

 

Insurance

Commissioner Sixto K. Igisomar Hafa Adai, Tiroow, and Welcome! Thank you for visiting our website. We will try to provide all the necessary information and forms to the general public. We have included the following for your convenience: Commonwealth Insurance Code;

Foreign Students

Message from the Director Hafa Adai, Tiroow, and Welcome to our Foreign Student site. With the recently adopted regulations, the Department of Commerce is tasked to review and approve foreign student entry permits, as well as certifying educational institutions wishing to

 

Foreign Students & Investments

Hafa Adai, Tiroow, and Welcome. The Division of Foreign Investment & Students are tasked with ensuring that all minimum guidelines governing the CNMI's Foreign Investment & Student Policy is enforced. With the recently adopted regulations, the Department of Commerce is tasked to

Enforcement & Compliance

Director David Palacios Hafa Adai, Tiroow, and Welcome to the Enforcement & Compliance Division's Web Page. Please browse our new application center for all application forms. Should you need further assistance, please contact us at phone numbers (670) 664-3000 or by

 

Central Statistics Division (CSD)

Hafa Adai, Tiroowami, and Welcome to the Central Statistics Division (CSD). The Central Statistics Division was given its authority through the Statistical Act of 1990 (PL 7-35) and formally established on August 9, 1991. Our division's main role is compiling

Banking

Hafa Adai, Tiroowami, and Welcome!   The CNMI Division of Banking is under the Office of the Secretary of Commerce. This division licenses and regulates CNMI-chartered banks and trust companies, money transmitters, pawnbrokers, foreign currency exchange dealers, finance companies, securities broker-dealers, and investment agents

 

Alcohol Beverage &
Tobacco Control (ABTC)

Hafa Adai, Tiroow, and Welcome! If you are interested or planning in opening a business in the CNMI and wish to engage in the sales of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, you came to the right place to obtain the license.