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Doing Business in Trinidad and Tobago

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Why Enter or Expand into Trinidad & Tobago? 

  • Stable Democratic Political System: Trinidad & Tobago is a stable democracy with a sound rule of law and respect for business contracts.  The government also has an intellectual property rights agreement with the United States.
  • Valuable Natural Resources and Growing Petrochemical Industry: Trinidad & Tobago is the leading Caribbean producer of oil and and natural gas.  In addition, the petrochemical sector, including plants producing methanol, ammonia, urea, and natural gas liquids, continues to grow
  • Strong Economic Growth: As the result of past economic reforms, tight monetary policy, fiscal responsibility and high oil prices, 2007 marked the 14th consecutive year of positive economic growth (Real GDP growth in 2007 was 5.5 percent). Long-term growth looks promising, as Trinidad and Tobago further develops its oil and gas resources and the industries dependent on natural gas.
  • Competitive Advantage for U.S. Goods/Services: Although the Trinidad & Tobago market is small, it has strong political, economic and cultural ties with the United States thus giving U.S. goods and services a competitive advantage, and allowing some of them to dominate the market.

"Your Connection to Trinidad & Tobago"

Whether your company is looking to enter Trinidad & Tobago for the first time or expand your sales into this market, we can help you succeed! 

Our Caribbean Regional Office provides counseling on market entry/expansion, identification of potential business partners, matchmaking appointments, market research, due dilligence reports, promotional events and other customized services. 

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