WHAT MAKES YOUR FREE ZONE
AN ATTRACTIVE DESTINATION
FOR FDI?

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FREE ZONES GO GLOBAL

The Strategic Alliance

Araújo Ibarra International Business Consultants

50+ years of experience in foreign trade
international investment, and free trade zones

World Trade Centers Association

An international network that fosters value connections and global trade through its more than 300 World Trade Centers in 90 countries

A structured model for transforming free trade zones into globally
Competitive Investment Platforms

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Find where the greatest potential lies.

We analyze industries, global trends, target markets, and competitive benchmarks to identify real investment opportunities and focus your strategy on the areas with the greatest potential for your free trade zone.

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Create an attractive investment proposition

We define the profile of the ideal investor, develop a sector-specific value proposition, and design business strategies to position your free trade zone as a clear, distinctive, and attractive option for international companies.

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Strengthen Your International Positioning

Using the World Trade Center brand and gaining access to the WTCA network will help your free trade zone build credibility and gain access to an international business ecosystem.

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Unlock opportunities in global markets

We support your participation in global events, strategic meetings, trade missions, and networking opportunities that facilitate connections with investors and business ecosystems.

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Anticipate changes and detect new ones opportunities

We work with your free trade zone to analyze the international landscape, identify high-potential industries, interpret shifts in global trade, and adjust your strategy to capitalize on new investment opportunities.

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The Free Zones Go Global model is an initiative created through a partnership between the World Trade Centers Association (WTCA) and Araújo Ibarra International Business Consultants.
Its purpose is to transform free zones into world-class business destinations, offering global recognition, access to a network of over 1 million contacts, and customized strategies to attract foreign investment.

The program helps a free trade zone position itself as a regional and global leader by:

  • Strategic differentiation: identifying strengths and key sectors.
  • Competitive benchmarking: legal, tax and commercial analysis.
  • Developing clear and competitive value propositions.
  • International promotion strategies focused on attracting investment.

The program connects its free trade zone with global investors through:

  • Identification of investment profiles.
  • High-impact networking events.
  • Trade promotion strategies.
  • Trade missions designed to connect with international partners.

Events and networking:

  • WTCA Global Business Forum
  • WTCA Member Forum
  • WTCA Regional Conferences
  • WTCA Day
  • Exclusive events organized by WTCA members
  • WTCA Pillar Events, aimed at free trade zones, ports and airports

Steps to become part of Free Zones Go Global

  1. Application and approval.
  2. Onboarding with access to WTCA services.
  3. Diagnosis and personalized strategy.

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