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Importantly, Invest NI maintains that relationship with investor companies supporting them after the initial operation has been established. Such is the confidence that investors have in Northern Ireland and their track record of success is why around 60 % of new investors go on to reinvest and expand their operations further.
A unique EU market access offer
In addition to the combination of world-class talent, competitive operating costs, a supportive and collaborative business environment with support from Invest NI, Northern Ireland has unique trade opportunities no other market can offer. It is the only place in the world with tariff-free access to both the GB internal market and all 27 EU member markets. By establishing in Northern Ireland, GB manufacturers gain unrestricted EU market access, without the need for customs declarations or tariffs on imports.
What’ s more, every trade agreement the UK Government signs applies in Northern Ireland too.
Join more than 1,500 international companies
Northern Ireland is already home to more than 1,500 international companies, including global leaders such as Bank of America, Citi, Microsoft, Nvidia and Fujitsu.
GB companies have also been investing in Northern Ireland. Recent announcements include: Reward; The UK’ s leading customer engagement and commerce media platform, announced it would grow its workforce in Belfast as the company continues its international expansion. 3VRM LTD; Created a new delivery and innovation hub in Northern Ireland, which included the creation of analyst and consultant roles in the cyber security and professional services sector. Joseph Gallagher; Established a dedicated team in Northern Ireland to support sales growth, bid development and global projects across its specialist civil engineering work. Achilles; A GB supply chain risk management company that has announced it is establishing a new sales and technology hub in Northern Ireland.
If your business is looking for the talent, sector expertise, cost competitiveness and supportive business environment, then Northern Ireland is worth taking a closer look at.
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Find out more and contact the GB & Europe Investment team at investni. com / europe-and-great-britain or email gbinvestment @ investni. com

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