The areas include Freshwota, Anamburu, Ohlen, and Manples.
VIPA said the inspection was successfully conducted last week with the departments of Customs, VAT, Labour and Immigration.
The authority’s focus for the inspection was to verify the foreign status of shop owners as being foreigner or naturalized Ni Vanuatu.
VIPA also confirmed that all shop owners have been confirmed as naturalized Ni Vanuatu who have Vanuatu passports.
