Welcome to Mid and East Antrim, Northern Ireland’s strategically connected base for advanced manufacturing and green growth. We make investing and growing your business in the area straightforward, efficient and fully supported from day one.

Our approach is simple: we work with you, we stay hands on, and we focus on delivering results. Whether you’re new to the area or building on an existing relationship, we prioritise trust, collaboration and long-term value and sustainability.

With ‘dual market’ access to both European and Great Britain markets, unique FDI funding through Michelin Development, significantly competitive operating costs and a 70% rates reduction for qualifying manufacturers, this is a location where your business can go further for less.

Mid and East Antrim boasts some of the lowest operating costs in the UK, making it an attractive destination for businesses.

Key points include:

• The average weekly wage in the area is approximately £485, one of the lowest in the UK.
• Operating costs in Mid and East Antrim are typically 20%-30% lower than in other parts of the UK and Europe.
• It has the lowest overall tax burden among major European economies
• There is low personal taxation, low social welfare contributions, and generous tax allowances.
• There are no local taxes on profits or surpluses.