Antigua and Barbuda shares the Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$) with other countries of the Leeward and Windward Islands.  The EC$ is one of the strongest currencies in the Caribbean at a fixed rate EC$2.70 = US$1.  Antigua and Barbuda welcomes foreign investment and provides a hospitable environment and generous incentives to encourage such investment. 

Antigua and Barbuda is a vibrant twin-island state located in the Eastern Caribbean. Antigua is a popular tourist resort boasting 365 beaches. Its size (approximately 180 square mile combined) belies the strategic importance of the state. It is a favourite destination for cruise ships. Antigua has become home to persons from North America, the United Kingdom and Europe generally as well as to other Caribbean nationals.

Apart from its tourism product Antigua also has a growing economy which has proved attractive for investors wishing to establish offshore companies (under its International Business Corporations Act) or establish residence under its Temporary Residence programme. The Government has created other incentives for qualified applicants choosing to invest in the country.