10 Reasons to Invest in the Caribbean

Positioned at the crossroads of North, Central and South America, the Caribbean offers direct access to the US and connectivity to Europe, serving as a platform for regional and transatlantic operations.

Caribbean nations have international airports with daily direct flights to the US, Canada, the UK, Europe and Latin America, modern deep-water ports integrated into global supply chains, and efficient access to raw materials, equipment and export markets. 

Caribbean jurisdictions benefit from trade agreements covering major global markets, including: 

• CARIFORUM–EU EPA – Preferential access to the European Union
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI) – Duty-free access to the US for most goods
• DR-CAFTA – Integrated trade with the US and Central America
• CARICOM Single Market – Access to 15 markets and 23+ million consumers
• Negotiations are ongoing to expand access to Canada. 

Reliable utilities, strong broadband connectivity, regional energy access and cost-competitive industrial and office space support efficient, scalable operations.

Established democracies and stable economic frameworks provide long-term certainty for capital investment and operations.

The Caribbean is known for its well-educated, cost-competitive and multi-lingual workforce with language capabilities in English, Spanish, French and Dutch.

The Caribbean offers scalable investment platforms in Renewable Energy, ICT, Agribusiness and Professional services industries

Caribbean jurisdictions offer a competitive mix of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, with customised packages tailored to project scale and sector priorities, supported by dedicated national IPAs providing facilitation services throughout the investment lifecycle. 

Caribbean governments have implemented targeted regulatory reforms to streamline business registration and improve general business environment.

The Region’s IPA provide end-to-end investor support, including professional inquiry handling, site selection guidance and access to local networks.