Foreign Direct Investment
FDI at a Glance
Key Highlights
$4.4 billion
in foreign capital investment since 2020
14,000+
jobs added to the Charlotte Region since 2020
1,000+
international businesses in the region
370,000
internationally-born residents
42+
international destinations from Charlotte Douglas International Airport
FTZ #57
Foreign Trade Zone supports global trade and logistics
Foreign Trade Zone Opportunities
Foreign Trade Zone #57 is located at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. It functions as a U.S. Customs Port of Entry.
FTZ #57 can help qualifying businesses by offering:
- Deferral, reduction, or elimination of customs duties in some cases
- Faster, more efficient international shipping processes
- Support for exports and job creation
For More Information
Solange Tricanowicz
VP, Economic Development