The citizenship by investment programme (CIP) will continue to attract top quality applicants and inward investment. In my experience, our new citizens are always impressed when they make their first visit to Antigua and they feel a natural urge to invest or contribute in whatever way they can. This stimulates interest and activity that would not otherwise have existed.
ROBERT WILKINSON
PARTNER & INTERNATIONAL LIAISON DIRECTOR GRANT THORNTON ANTIGUA
What took you by surprise when you started living in Antigua? I was pleasantly surprised at how easily people of different age groups mixed together both professionally and socially. I also found that my client relationships were a lot closer and the business environment was more entrepreneurial than I was used to. In your view, what is the growth potential of Antigua & Barbuda? I think the ongoing infrastructure improvements, innovative legislation and investor-friendly government policies provide the right environment to stimulate economic growth and have made us one of the fastest-growing economies in the region.
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How do your clients benefit from your ‘Unlock Antigua’ services? As we are so familiar with all aspects of doing business and living in Antigua, we can basically help every step of the way for anyone looking to invest or relocate here. Clients feel that they can trust us because we are the number one professional services firm in Antigua and our client list is impressive. We’ve been doing what we do for more than 30 years and have always invested heavily in our people, which translates into great service by talented, knowledgeable and responsive professionals. You help investors to plan and establish themselves in Antigua & Barbuda. What are the unique selling points of Antigua as a site to grow and expand one’s business? Our natural advantages are the climate and the natural beauty of the coastline and hinterland. Added to that, we have ever-improving air links, a highly educated English-speaking workforce, a low crime rate and an investor-friendly environment. Our economy is “open”, with no exchange controls and we have well-developed private property laws and follow the Common Law legal system.
