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Invest Grenada Petit Tri-Island Martinique Carriacou State Grenada 8 hours 2,626 km (1,623 miles) 4 hours Grenada 12.07 0 North 61.40 0 West Country Profile 344 sq. km (133 sq. miles) Time Zone: Tropical Climate EST+1 Avg.


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Invest Grenada

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Tri-Island State

Carriacou Petit Martinique Grenada

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Grenada

12.070 North 61.400 West

  • 2,626 km

(1,623 miles)

  • 4 hours
  • 8 hours
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Country Profile

344 sq. km (133 sq. miles) Tropical Climate Avg. 75o F 24oC Official Language: English Literacy Rate: 94% Population: 107,000 Time Zone: EST+1 GMT – 4:00

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Natural Endowments

White sand beaches Waterfalls Rivers

Water

Rainforest Fertile Soil Volcanic Mountains

Land

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Plantations Heritage Sites Charming Towns

Physical Structures

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Key Economic Sectors

Education 19% ICT 7% Hotels & Restaurant 5% Manufacturing 4% Health 3% Transport 10% Real Estate 10% Banking & Insurance 9% Government 8% Warehousing & Retail Trade 7% Construction 6% Agriculture 5% Electricity & Water 4% Other 3%

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Economic Profile

  • Highly diversified economy
  • GDP:

US$830 million (2013)

  • Per Capita Income:

US$7,460 (2013)

  • Exports (FOB Value):

US$36,252,787

  • Imports (CIF Value):

US$292,736,561

  • Exchange Rate:

US$1 = EC$2.70

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  • Cocoa, Nutmeg & Mace
  • Fresh Fruits & Vegetables
  • Fish, Flour and Wheat Bran
  • Paints & Varnish
  • Paper Products
  • Malt & Beverages
  • Animal Feed

MAJOR EXPORTS

Nutmeg Cocoa Banana

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Priority Sectors

Energy Education & Health Services Information & Communication Technology Agri-Business Tourism & Hospitality

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Target Niches / Sectors

Tourism & Hospitality

Boutique Resorts Yachting Eco-Tourism

ICT

BPO/Call Centers Mobile Apps Animation

Software Development

Agri- Business

Value Added Processing GAP Farming Organic Farming Products - Wellness

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Target Niches / Sectors

Energy

Geo- thermal Solar Wind Hydro

Health & Wellness

Day Spas Natural Preparations Assisted Living Rehab Centres

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Recent Investment Projects

Sandals Resort Clark Court Bay Marina Jouvay Chocolate

Pipeline Projects

  • Mt. Hartman

Medical Park

Zip line over the Capital town

Commercialisation

  • f Government

Farms

  • St. George’s University Expansion
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Doing Business Framework

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Starting A Business

 Register and start a business within 15 days  Secure investment incentives, government consents,

construction permits and/or business licences within 30 days

 No restrictions on foreign currency, foreign ownership,

repatriation of capital, dividends, interest and other distribution or gains

 Minimum entry requirements:

  • Aliens Land Holding Licence to hold interest in shares or land
  • Work Permit to work
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Investment Infrastructure

 Rapidly developing

telecom sector

 Reliable supply of

electricity and water

 Young, literate and

trainable workforce

 Competitive cost base  Good institutional

framework

 Citizenship by

Investment

 Double taxation

conventions

 Stable economy  Investor-friendly

government

 Supportive government

policies

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Investment Incentives

100% investment allowances Duty exemptions – equipment, furnishings Reduced Property Transfer Tax Duty exemptions –building, packaging, raw materials

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Excellent Quality

  • f Life

 Low crime rate  Low carbon emissions  Un-spoilt natural environment  Friendly people  Rich diversified culture

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TRADE AGREEMENTS

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INSTALLED FOREIGN INVESTORS

Financial Services Courier Services Telecommunication Education Real Estate Tourism

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Website: http://www.grenadaidc.com Frequente Industrial Park St George’s, Grenada Tel: 1 473 444-1033 to 40 Fax: 1 473 444-4828 Email: invest@grenadaidc.com