Exemption Certificates

Exemption certificates are intended to reduce regulatory burden for foreign persons (including foreign government investors) by enabling them to obtain up-front approval for a program of lower-risk investments over a period of time, rather than having to apply for a no objection notification for each proposed investment.

Within this guidance note you will find further information on exemption certificates and the topics below:

• When may an exemption certificate be applicable?
• Effect of an exemption certificate
• Types of exemption certificates
• How will applications be assessed?
• What information needs to be provided?
• Timeframe and process
• Conditions and compliance