(441) 292-5570
48 Church Street, Hamilton Bermuda
48 Church Street, Hamilton Bermuda
292-5570

St. George's Economic Empowerment Zone

A designated geographical area where special programmes are implemented in order to relieve hardship or economic disadvantage or to assist disadvantaged persons to achieve equal opportunity.

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An EEZ is achieved through developing and implementing a system of policies to close the gaps of inequity that exist in certain designated geographical areas in comparison to other areas in Bermuda. The work that takes place in an EEZ is focused on striking a balance between the economic environment (economic equality); the social environment (access to services); the physical environment (high quality design); and the spiritual environment (good quality of life). Currently there are four zones – North East Hamilton, South East Hamilton, Somerset, and St. George’s.

Business advice and support is the core of the work that is performed in each of the EEZs. Because of the various socio-economic issues found in concentration in the three zones, BEDC has developed various incentives and policy tools aimed at assisting businesses to grow and become more sustainable. These currently consist of: EEZ Payroll Tax Concession; EEZ Custom Duty Deferment; and Preferential Rates and Terms on BEDC Financial Products.

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We provide tailored relief programs to assist EEZ businesses

The BEDC aims to create opportunities for area residents, as well as property and business owners so they can better access resources that will rejuvenate and regenerate these areas, while not displacing the current area population.

EEZ Payroll Tax Relief
EEZ Payroll Tax Relief

New Startups Payroll Tax Relief
New Startups Payroll Tax Relief

EEZ Customs Duty Deferment
EEZ Customs Duty Deferment

Approved Residential Scheme

The Bermuda Government seeks to stimulate growth in Bermuda’s economy, and in particular within the Island’s 4 Economic Empowerment Zones (EEZs – Northeast Hamilton, South East Hamilton, Somerset, and St. George’s), by widening the scope of potential investment through providing for the creation and support of Residential Approved Schemes.

BEDC St. George's Economic Empowerment Zone

Incubator Hub & Office

11 Water Street, Upper Floor, St. George’s, GE05
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Dennis Carter

Dennis Carter

Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise Officer

St. George's Economic Empowerment Zone Officer

The St. George’s Economic Empowerment Zone (EEZ) Business Directory lists businesses that are located within the bounds of the St. George’s Economic Empowerment Zone.

St. George's EEZ Interactive Business Directory & Map

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