The following documents are required for submission along with the Part 2 forms of the Free Trade Zone Application to conduct business:

( a ) Letter of recommendation from a practicing attorney, a reputable individual or firm.

( b ) Police Record / Certificate of Good Character from the country in which the applicant permanently resides, and also from the country of origin of the person if their nationality differs from their country of domicile.

( c ) Curriculum Vitae.

( d ) Notorized copies of Passport, Driver's Licence and Birth Certificate.

( e ) Bank and Credit Reference letters for individuals submitting a Part 2 form.

( f ) Bank and Credit Reference letters for company.

( g ) Memorandum and Articles of Association for incorporated company from country of origin.

( h ) Certificate of Incorporation for company from country of origin.

Please note that all companies must also be incorporated in Antigua and Barbuda.

( i ) Memorandum and Articles of Association issued by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission for company incorporated in Antigua.

( j ) Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Financial Services Regulatory Commission for company incorporated in Antigua.

( k ) Business Plan. The following items must be included in your company's business plan:

CONTENTS OF BUSINESS PLAN

1. Executive Summary

2. Company Background

a. Business History

b. Growth, Profitability and General Financial Objectives

c. Legal Structure and Ownership

d. Company Location and Facilities

e. Non Detailed Plan for Financing the Business

3. Organization

a. Organizational Structure

b. Management Team

c. Other Key Employees

d. Principal Stakeholders

4. Market Analysis

a. Summary

b. Industry Analysis

c. Target Market

d. Customer Profile

e. Major Competitor & Complimentary Products / Services

f. Market Segmentation

g. Projected Market Growth and Market Share Objectives

5. Product / Service Offering

a. Product / Service Summary

b. Product / Service Descriptions

c. Product / Service Uniqueness or Differentiation

d. Competitive Comparisons and Contrasts

e. Research and Development

f. Patents and Trademarks

6. Manufacturing / Production Plan (Optional)

a. Current Plant Production and Capacity

b. Production Issues

c. Quality Control

d. Production or Manufacturing Staff

7. Marketing Plan

a. Recruiting and Retaining Customers

b. Product Pricing Strategy

c. Product Positioning

d. Sales and Distribution Plan

e. Promotion Strategy

8. Financials

a. Capital Requirements (Nature and Cost)

b. Details of Financing

c. Projected Income Statements (5 - 10 years)

d. Projected Balance Sheets (5 - 10 years)

e. Cash Flow Statements (4 - 9 years) [in "sources & applications of funds" format]

f. "What if" Scenarios When Key Parameters Change

g. Financial Analysis (profitability, leverage, debt-service ability etc.)

9. Risk Analysis

a. Loss of Key Personnel

b. Unanticipated Cost Increases in Critical Resources

c. Disaster Mitigation, Control or Recovery