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Commonwealth Development Authority

Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands

The Commonwealth Development Authority is the CNMI’s public financing and development agency, administering development loans, bond financing, and qualifying-certificate incentives to diversify the territory’s economy.

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Programs & Incentives

Qualifying Certificate (QC) ProgramTax Credit

Tax rebates and abatements on income, gross-revenue, and property taxes for approved investments that create jobs and diversify the economy.

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Development Loan ProgramFinancing

Direct and participation loans to local businesses, farmers, and entrepreneurs unable to secure conventional financing.

Bond & Capital FinancingFinancing

Issuance of revenue and development bonds to fund public and private capital projects in the Commonwealth.

Tourism Investment CoordinationInnovation

Coordination with tourism-promotion efforts to attract hospitality and destination investment to Saipan, Tinian, and Rota.

Trade & Duty AdvantagesSite & Infrastructure

Trade and duty advantages supporting export-oriented processing and manufacturing.

Economic Briefings

This week in MP

Seven days to 7 September 2026

Nothing from MP cleared the development threshold this week. That is what was read, not what exists — the source register says which feeds we can reach.

The full MP briefThis week, nationally

Commonwealth Development Authority — Applied America