Antigua & Barbuda Business Directory Brief

Updated: 29-07-2025
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Antigua and Barbuda Country Business Listing Stats

Bizpages' Antigua and Barbuda⇒🇦🇬 database served as the source for the publication of this update. The Antigua and Barbuda business registry database page provides a more detailed clarification of this topic as well as search based on required parameters, visual representation, vetted company listings, shortened country economic overview and reference to neighbor countries. To upgrade their online presence, business owners can register their companies in this company directory, add company title, land address, contact details, and associations with social networks and messaging tools.

Antigua & Barbuda: Caribbean Business Paradise

A stable, innovative jurisdiction offering exceptional investment opportunities

Strategic Advantages

Why Choose Antigua & Barbuda?

  • English-speaking Commonwealth nation with stable democracy
  • Prime Eastern Caribbean location with direct air links to major markets
  • Modern legal framework based on English Common Law
  • Dollarized economy with no foreign exchange restrictions

Flagship Investment Programs

Citizenship by Investment Program

  • Established 2013, ranked among Caribbean's most reputable
  • Four investment routes:
    • National Development Fund ($100,000+)
    • Real Estate ($200,000+)
    • Business Investment ($1.5M+)
    • University of West Indies Fund ($150,000+)
  • Visa-free access to 150+ countries including UK/Schengen

Special Economic Zones

Zone Focus Key Benefits
International Financial Center Offshore Banking 0% tax, full foreign ownership
Free Trade & Processing Zone Export Manufacturing Duty-free imports
Marina Development Zone Yachting Tourism Tax holidays up to 25 years

Business Infrastructure

Digital Ecosystem

  • Island-wide fiber optic network
  • 5G mobile coverage across both islands
  • Blockchain-based corporate registry
  • AI-powered business licensing portal (4-hour processing)

Physical Infrastructure

  • VC Bird International Airport (major Caribbean hub)
  • Deepwater port at St. John's
  • Reliable utilities with renewable energy projects
  • New tech park with co-working spaces

Tax Regime

  • No capital gains tax
  • No inheritance tax
  • No personal income tax on foreign earnings
  • Corporate tax rate of 25% (reduced in special zones)
  • No withholding tax on dividends

Growth Sectors

Established Industries

  • Luxury tourism and marina development
  • Offshore financial services
  • Higher education (University of West Indies campus)

Emerging Opportunities

  • Renewable energy (solar, wind)
  • Marine biotechnology
  • Fintech and digital assets
  • Medical tourism

Investor Considerations

Key Advantages

  • Streamlined business registration process
  • Bilingual workforce (English/Spanish)
  • Time zone aligned with North American markets
  • Strong intellectual property protections

Challenges to Note

  • Higher operating costs than some regional competitors
  • Limited local market size (population 100,000)
  • Need for climate-resilient infrastructure
  • Specialized legal/tax advice recommended