InvesTT

InvesTT
Agency overview
Formed October 2012 (2012-10)
Jurisdiction Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
Headquarters Level 19, Nicholas Tower, Independence Square, Port of Spain
Employees ~25 (2016)
Agency executives
  • Vacant, Chairman
  • Racquel Moses, President
  • Shyamal Chandradathsingh, Vice President, Investor Sourcing
  • Stacy Adams, Vice President, Investor Services
Parent agency The Ministry of Trade and Industry of Trinidad and Tobago
Website investt.co.tt

Overview

InvesTT Trinidad and Tobago (also known as InvesTT) is an investment promotion agency of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago[1] founded in October 2012. The agency was formed when 13 separate agencies were combined to form a single one stop shop for investment promotion in Trinidad and Tobago.[2] The agencies were combined to simplify foreign direct investment in the country.[3][4]

Sectors of Focus

InvesTT is to lead in the economic transformation of the country through the stimulation of GDP growth in mandated non-oil and gas sectors. The InvesTT mandated sectors as identified by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago in their Development Framework are -

Membership

InvesTT is a member of the following organizations

Multinationals in Trinidad and Tobago

The local business landscape in Trinidad and Tobago has seen the presence of multinational corporations operating in key sectors of the economy. Due to the country's oil and gas reserves and overall strong economic profile, many multinationals have set up operations, notably energy companies however there are several international banks and manufacturing entities located in the country as well. Key MNCs in the country include -

Awards

Services

InvesTT is the first point of contact for an investor, the agency promises to provide all the necessary and valuable information for the decision process for a specific industry or sector. Its task is also to provide potential investors current data and information on business climate, investment environment and investment opportunities in Trinidad and Tobago.

InvesTT provides the following services via their Investor Sourcing and Facilitation team:

Overseas Offices

InvesTT Trinidad and Tobago, in partnership with the country's Embassies, High Commissions, Consulates and residing Trade Officers promote Foreign Direct Investment into Trinidad and Tobago.

There are missions in the following locations:[11]

See also

References

External links

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