Invest and live in Antigua and Barbuda

The Antigua and Barbuda Investment Authority provides a dedicated point of contact for investors, helping businesses explore opportunities and identify the support available to bring a project to life.

English Harbour combines an outstanding coastal setting with Nelson's Dockyard, marinas, waterfront restaurants and an international sailing community. Inland, green hills and the rainforest along Fig Tree Drive offer a different landscape to explore. On Barbuda, long stretches of pale and pink-tinged sand, lagoons and open horizons create a remarkable sense of space. For a home, a holiday property or a hospitality investment, the appeal begins with the place itself.

Antigua and Barbuda is currently rated Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions, by the United States Department of State, its lowest travel advisory category. The combination of community life, established institutions and an easy outdoor lifestyle helps make the islands an appealing setting for families and longer stays.

A long-standing commitment to education supports a workforce with strong literacy and access to further training. The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus and local institutions offer opportunities to develop qualifications in business, technology, hospitality and other professional fields.

Antigua State College, the Antigua and Barbuda Hospitality Training Institute and the Antigua and Barbuda International Institute of Technology contribute to the country's skills base. For investors, this provides a foundation of local knowledge and talent on which to build a team.

Fibre broadband and business connectivity services are available, including dedicated internet and fibre-to-business options from APUA. These services help companies stay connected to international customers and colleagues, while supporting demand for technology-enabled services.

The fixed exchange rate, in place since 1976, gives investors a consistent reference for planning. The investment framework also permits the repatriation of capital and profits, an important advantage for businesses with international shareholders.

The standard corporate income tax rate is 25%, with tax concessions available to qualifying investments. Depending on the project and approvals, incentives may include corporate tax relief and import-duty concessions on eligible equipment, machinery, materials and other inputs. These advantages can support investment in tourism, real estate, manufacturing and other productive activities. The Citizenship by Investment Programme offers a further route for eligible investors and their families to establish a lasting connection with the country.

A close-knit local community welcomes visitors, entrepreneurs and new residents, while the country's international tourism and yachting connections bring people from many backgrounds together. That combination gives newcomers the opportunity to build relationships and feel part of island life.

Direct air connections with major gateways in North America and the United Kingdom, together with regional services, make Antigua accessible for business and leisure. Established tourism and marine industries create opportunities for accommodation, dining, leisure, property and the services that support them.