Here’s a refined overview of foreign investment in Dominica:
1. Investment Sectors & Opportunities
Eco‑Tourism & Hospitality
- Dominica is branded as the “Nature Island”, with major investments focused on eco-lodges, hotels, wellness resorts, and sustainable tourism infrastructure like the Cabrits Marina
- Soufrière-Scotts Head Marine Reserve and UNESCO-protected parks further attract nature-focused investments.
Renewable Energy
- Already generating ~28% of electricity from hydro, moving towards full geothermal development (e.g., a 10 MW plant at Laudat scheduled for completion in Dec 2025)
- Government incentives support green energy development to enhance climate resilience.
Knowledge & ICT Services
- English-speaking, well-educated workforce in EST time zone makes it ideal for call centers, BPO, and light ICT development
- The Digital Nomad Visa and expanding coworking infrastructure further bolster investment potential
Agribusiness, Aquaculture & Manufacturing
- Natural resources fuel organic specialty crops, agro-processing, bottled water, and aquaculture ventures
- Tax and duty incentives target manufacturers in food, beverages, packaging, and marine-based farming.
Infrastructure & Real Estate
- Real estate developments, especially in tourism-focused initiatives, are driven by the Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programme with investments from US $200,000 in approved projects
- Flagship projects include the new international airport, geothermal plants, and a cable-car system
2. Investor Incentives & Legal Framework
- No capital gains, estate, or death taxes.
- Unrestricted foreign ownership (100% allowed)
- Tax benefits include duty-free import of equipment, VAT exemptions, and income tax credits
- Profits and dividends can be freely repatriated
- Streamlined approval processes via the Invest Dominica Authority (IDA)
3. Citizenship by Investment (CBI)
- A cornerstone of foreign inflows since 1993, providing a non-refundable US $100,000–200,000 contribution or investment in government-approved real estate (minimum US $200,000)
- Proceeds fund projects like the airport, geothermal energy, housing, and public infrastructure .
- Dominica’s CBI scheme is ranked #1 globally for value, transparency, and due diligence
- Integrity enforcement has led to revocations of fraudulent citizenships
4. Economic Outlook & Investment Climate
- Infrastructure and tourism flagship projects drive projected 4.25% GDP growth in 2025
- Financial system stable but cautious; credit unions are growing
- Key external risks include hurricanes, commodity price shifts, and global geopolitical volatility
5. Why Invest in Dominica?
- Strategic geographic positioning and resilience focus.
- A strong portfolio of tax and investment incentives.
- Leadership in green, sustainable development.
- Robust support infrastructure for foreign investments and CBI partnerships.
