Introducing Orientation Seminar for Local Agencies

IDA's Orientation Seminar: Introducing New Investors to Our Local System

Invest Dominica Authority (IDA) has been actively involved in seeking ways to improve the investors “doing business experience” in Dominica. To assist in that effort, the Investor Services Unit of Invest Dominica Authority invites the various government agencies to meet with new investors every quarter in what IDA dubs “the orientation seminar.”

The orientation seminar is geared towards introducing new investors to our local system, and educating them on policies and procedures of key agencies. These key agencies include the Ministry of Finance, Value Added Tax Unit, Inland Revenue Division, Customs & Excise Division, Dominica Social Security, Discover Dominica Authority and Dominica Customs Brokers and Tariff Clerk Association. The orientation seminar is done in an interactive format where representatives from the various agencies speak to investors on registration, compliance and processes and procedures involved in filing the necessary returns and contributions. The investors are also free to ask questions and seek clarification on issues they may have experienced in the past.

The idea was conceptualized in February 2009 and to date Investor Services Unit have held three (3) successful orientation seminars. Based on the reviews from the investors who have participated in these seminars, the benefits of having such an exercise is invaluable. Invest Dominica Authority remains committed to providing the best services to investors.