About

SFAI Barrett & Partners Vanuatu

SFAI Barrett & Partners Vanuatu is a leading chartered accounting and consulting firm in Port Vila, Vanuatu.

The firm’s origins date back to 1971. The firm operated under the international firm of Coopers & Lybrand until September 1992 when Lindsay Barrett and Adrian Sinclair purchased the remaining equity and changed the name to Barrett & Sinclair.

In September 1995, the firm joined the international firm, BDO International, and practised as BDO Vanuatu until 2009. In 1997, the local firm of Stafford & Associates merged with the firm and Mark Stafford became a partner. In 2005, the French accounting firm of ECA became part of the firm and provided the platform to provide the firm’s services in all official languages.

In 2021 the firm said farewell to a retiring Adrian Sinclair and welcomed Melanie Spann as a partner.

barrett and partners management

Local Knowledge

Being one of the oldest firms in Vanuatu, we have acquired an extensive knowledge of local regulations, legislation, and methods as well as a close working relationship with government ministries, departments and authorities. We can therefore provide valuable guidance and introductions to potential local investors, who are often baffled by the myriad of regulations and unfamiliar customs and procedures.

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Meet The Partners

of SFAI Barrett & Partners Vanuatu

Lindsay was a founding member back in 1971

Lindsay Barrett

Managing Partner

Mark has been a partner since 1997

Mark Stafford

Partner

Melanie has been a partner since 2021

Melanie Spann

Partner

How can we help?

Today, SFAI Barrett & Partners Vanuatu is the largest firm in Port Vila, and enjoys a reputation for providing efficient, high quality service to its clients, both locally and internationally. Besides operating a traditional accounting practice, providing audit, consulting, insolvency and management services, the firm, through Trustees International Limited, provides trustee services and funds and portfolio management to its many overseas-based clients.

Licencing and Permits

To live or do business in Vanuatu you need the correct licences and permits. SFAI - Barrett & Partners can help with advice and processing all of these permits.

Accounting and Audit

SFAI Barrett and Partners Vanuatu provide audit services, implementation and training for Xero and MYOB, and other invaluable accounting services such as business valuations, insolvency and business recovery.

Trust Services

The firm’s wholly owned trust company, Trustees International Limited, was established in order to enhance the firm’s services to offshore clients and to take advantage of the country's offshore finance centre status.

Citizenship and Immigration

SFAI - Barrett & Partners can help you with Vanuatu Immigration. Help with Vanuatu residency and citizenship applications are just some of the services that the firm offers.

Strata Title Services

SFAI - Barrett & Partners is able to assist in all aspects of work related to obtaining and managing strata titles over leases and the body corporate management. 

Corporate Services

International Company Incorporation, Local Company Incorporation, Trust formations, and business valuations

Languages

We also provide French and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) speaking service in all areas of practice.

The Firm

Our Services

Get in Touch

1st Floor B&P House
Kumul Highway
PO Box 240
Port Vila
Vanuatu

+678 22280 or
+61 2 97337388

Opening Hours:

Mon – Fri: 8 am – 5 pm
Sat – Sun: Closed