American Samoa § 27.2608 - Certificate of foreign investment
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 27.2608 — Certificate of foreign investment, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 27.2608. Certificate of foreign investment
(a) Upon receipt of documentation required by section 27.2607 the Director must either issue or deny a certificate of foreign investment, within 30 days of receiving such documentation. (b) If the Director denies issuance of the certificate of foreign investment to an applicant he shall state the reasons in writing and forward the denial statement to the applicant immediately. (c) Notice of issuance of the certificate of foreign investment is forwarded to the Governor for final approval. The Governor may approve or deny the issuance of the certificate and must give specific written reasons in the case of a denial. The Governor may act to approve or deny the issuance within 20 days of receipt of the Director’s notice or the issuance will be deemed approved. (d) Final approval by the Governor means the certificate holder may commence immediately the construction for operation of the enterprise. The certificate is deemed to be the legal equivalent of a business license under section 27.0202 et seq., and no further license is required, except that articles of incorporation or partnership must be filed with the Registrar upon final approval of the certificate of foreign investment.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 27.2608
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 27.2608 cover?
Section 27.2608 ("Certificate of foreign investment") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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