Foreign Direct Investment

FDI at a Glance
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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