SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

BUSINESS CLIMATE IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

STARTING A BUSINESS

How you register a business in Antigua and Barbuda is dependent on the type of business you wish you operate. If you are desirous of starting a sole proprietorship or partnership/firm then it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1 Complete a registration form available at Intellectual Property located on Redcliffe Street and Corn Alley.

2 An officer at Intellectual Property will conduct a name search (while you wait) to ensure that the trading name you intend to use does not preexist.

3 Pay EC$100 registration fee at Intellectual Property.

Once these three (3) steps have been completed, you are done registering. All you have to do now is await the business registration certificate from Intellectual Property. You may expect to hear from them in about two to five working days.

With the business registration certificate in hand, you are now ready to visit statutory agencies such as the Inland Revenue Department, Social Security, the Board of Education and Medical Benefits.

REQUIREMENTS FOR INCORPORATING A BUSINESS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA

Procedures Time Cost
Search and reserve company name 1 day $25
Lawyer prepares incorporation documents 1 day $150
Registration with commercial registry 10 days

$3200
legal fees

Make company seal 7 days $200
Apply for Tax Payer ID number and 
Education Levy
3 days No charge
Register for Medical Benefits Scheme 1 day No charge
Register for Social Security 1 day No charge

 

 


 
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