Why Invest in T&T?
Smart investors know a good opportunity when they see one.
We are a geographical gateway to Latin America, the United States and Canada with close proximity to South America and the Caribbean.
Make Your Move Now To Trinidad and Tobago
Low Business Costs
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Cost Effectiveness
Trinidad and Tobago retained its leading position of #1 for Cost Effectiveness in the Caribbean and Central America (CCA) ranking by fDi Magazine 2015/2016, a service of the Financial Times Ltd. -
Energy Costs
Trinidad and Tobago has one of the lowest electricity rates in the western hemisphere from US$.03 per kWh
Access to Global Markets
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Trade Agreements
Established trade agreements mean your business can enjoy market access to 965 million people worldwide. -
Internationally Affiliated
Trinidad and Tobago is a member of some of the major international associations. -
Investment Protection Mechanisms
Several investment protection mechanisms have been established to guarantee investors a level playing field.
Ideal Location
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A Gateway to the Americas
T&T is the geographical gateway to Latin America, the United States and Canada with close proximity to South America and the Caribbean. -
A Regional Transshipment Hub
Our location and deep harbours in Port-of-Spain and Point Lisas facilitate transshipment to South America. -
Nearshore Benefits
Trinidad & Tobago is ideally located to provide nearshore services to North America.
People and Diverse Culture
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Globally Competitive Workforce
Trinidad and Tobago competes on a global scale with a highly skilled workforce. -
Well-developed human resource base
A high percentage of the workforce includes professionals with postgraduate qualifications. -
Cosmopolitan
Trinidad and Tobago’s diverse population trace their history from Africa, India, China, the Middle East and Europe.
Investment Climate
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Reliable Infrastructure
Five undersea fibre connections provide a robust and redundant core infrastructure, while we also offer reliable energy utilities, transport connections. -
Government Incentives to Investors
The Government of the Republic of Trinidad & Tobago (GORTT) encourages foreign direct investment in almost all sectors, with a range of incentives specifically focused on non-energy targeted sectors
Government Incentives to Investors
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Free Zones Incentive
The Free Trade Zones programme is designed to encourage local and foreign investment in export-driven projects that create jobs, develop skills and create external markets for products. The Programme has been seen as an instrument to attract non-energy based projects to Trinidad and Tobago and is administered under the Free Zones Act, 19 of 1988 (as amended)