Vision and Mission

About ABIAOur Vision

For Antigua & Barbuda to be a world-class location for foreign and domestic investment in order to create better and more fulfilling lives for its people.

Our Mission

Proactively seek, attract, facilitate and retain productive foreign and domestic investment in line with our country’s strategic objectives.

Our Role

The Antigua & Barbuda Investment Authority (ABIA) is the statutory organization created by the government of Antigua & Barbuda to promote our country in order to attract domestic and foreign investment. The ABIA was established by the Investment Authority Act of 2006. Our office is located on the ground floor of the Sagicor Building in St. John’s, Antigua.

Our primary mandate is as follows:

  • To promote Antigua & Barbuda as a premier investment jurisdiction
  • To compile and disseminate information on available investment opportunities
  • To provide after-care services to new and existing investors
  • To improve the investment climate of the country
  • To evaluate and approve applications for fiscal incentives to support investment projects
  • To monitor projects which receive fiscal incentives to ensure the country receives expected benefits
  • To develop local entrepreneurs including the provision of training and business advisory services

Our Commitment

  • To make Antigua & Barbuda a preferred place for doing business
  • To proactively attract beneficial foreign investment
  • To support and foster the expansion of domestic investment opportunities
  • To promote entrepreneurship
  • To deliver high quality after-care services
  • To become a one-stop shop for investors
  • To provide high quality property solutions
  • To establish incubator units to support small and emerging businesses