Welcome To

The Antigua & Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Zone

What is Our Motto?

To ensure that Antigua and Barbuda becomes a leader in the field of Information Technology both regionally and internationally.

About Antigua

Antigua is a major tourist destination with numerous resorts and great beaches. It is a popular port of call for cruise ships and jumbo jets from around the world....

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About The Zone

The Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Zone was established by an Act of Parliament in 1994, and based on the legal foundation enacted twelve years.......

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Zone Goals

The four (4) fundamental goals of the Free Trade and Processing Zone are To ensure that Antigua and Barbuda achieves the Government’s objectives of diversification....

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Reasons to Invest

Location

  • Excellent geographic location. The islands offer easy access to markets    in Europe, North America....
  • Tropical climate. Warm all day and pleasantly cool at night....

Air & Sea Transport Facilities

  • VC Bird International Airport, a modern international airport....
  • The St. John's Deep Water Harbour is serviced by international shipping....

Telecommunications Infrastructure

  • Telecommunications hub for the Caribbean - Cable & Wireless....

Working in the Zone

In keeping with the Free Trade & Processing Zone Act, No. 12 of 1994 and the Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Zone Regulations Governing Licencees, the following are the procedures for licensed companies in the Free Trade Zone to apply for work permits for non-national employees:

1.0 Regulations Governing Work Permits

The Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Zone Regulations Governing Licensees, section 5.0 (1) Employment of Nationals states:"A company licensed to operate a business shall employ at least three (3) persons who are citizens of Antigua and Barbuda to each expatriate employee, including Management, in the business operation of the company."

We are located on the picturesque twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda, which is situated between the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, east-south-east of Puerto Rico.

We offer attractive investment conditions, an enabling environment, professional and courteous service to all who come through our gates in order to facilitate mutually beneficial corporate partnerships, all within a warm and friendly tropical climate.

If you seek to invest in the future, with a difference, talk to us at the Antigua and Barbuda Free Trade and Processing Zone.