No substantial venture capital exists and there is no stock exchange on the island. The Caribbean Development Bank Of the banks listed above, only the Caribbean Development Bank has given direct loans to business companies in Antigua. Available to foreign nationals To borrow from local banks, foreign investors need Exchange Control approval. A 3 percent stamp tax of the loan amount is due, unless the company is specifically exempt. Priority is given to nationals of the Caribbean Commonwealth and to companies directly controlled by such.
Finance is locally available but usually after a substantial amount of capital has been brought in.
Foreign capital may be returned to its native country. Antigua, West Indies. Other information copyrighted respective individuals, companies, organizations, or government. See disclaimer .