DOING BUSINESS IN TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
InvesTT
“Trinidad and Tobago offers the lowest energy costs in the Caribbean and is located below the hurricane belt – two advantages which benefit manufacturers and exporters. It is an excellent nearshore option for investors pursuing North American and South American markets.”
— Sekou Alleyne, President
InvesTT (Trinidad and Tobago)
TARGETED GROWTH SECTORS
Nearshore Manufacturing: Trinidad and Tobago’s low energy costs, facilitated by its hydrocarbons industry, signifi cantly boosts the capacity of manufacturers to offer competitively priced exported products.
Business Process Outsourcing: Trinidad and Tobago is an emerging BPO destination, ripe with investment opportunities and competitive advantages for English Voice customer service and technical support operations.
Maritime & Logistics: Shipping and bulk transshipment are key aspects of the country’s maritime and logistics ecosystem, with the two islands located less than 2,200 km (1,367 miles) from the Panama Canal.
TOP PROJECTS
COMPANY | INVESTMENT |
Saints Development | $34.3 million |
Unicomer | $25.4 million |
SM Jaleel | $3.3 million |
Nearshore Teleservices | $2.5 million |
Equisoft | $1 million |
TOP BUSINESS FACILITIES RANKING
#1 Highest GDP (Caribbean Small States) | 2023 Global Ranking |
INCENTIVES
Apart from import concessions and duty-free treatment, foreign investors can enjoy ownership of:
• 100% of the share capital in a private company.
• Up to 30% in total of the share capital of a local public company.
• Up to 5 acres of land for business purposes.
•1 acre of land for residential purposes.
LATEST NEWS
Manufacturing Moves To Automation
With advances in technology the manufacturing industry has been able to grow exponentially.