Our mission is to connect investors,
businesses and communities with
the opportunities that make Kent
the UK’s fastest-growing county.
Thriving community
Why Kent?
A talented workforce, lower operating costs, excellent connectivity to London and Europe, and a great quality of life all add up to make Kent a great place to build a thriving business.
Primed for business
Invest in Kent
With an ideal location between London and Europe, the county of Kent can offer you flexible facilities, a rich talent pool, enviable quality of life and vital space to grow, for less.
Key Sectors
Agri-Food & Agri-Tech
It’s not hard to see why 2,500 food and drink companies have chosen to relocate to The Garden of England.
Ports, Transport & Logistics
Kent provides unrivalled connectivity to the UK and Europe, making it a prime location for efficient, large-scale logistics and distribution operations.
Digital & Creative
One in eight companies are now working within the creative industries – and Kent is emerging as one of the leading creative hubs in the country.
Energy
Kent is a leading hub for clean energy, offering strong infrastructure and investment opportunities to support the UK’s transition to net zero.
Free support for businesses
How can we help?
Moving your business
If you are ready to grow your business in Kent, we are the best people to talk to. As one of London’s most sought-after business locations, there is untold potential in expanding your business in Kent and we want to make sure you have all the relevant information and support you need to plan for the future.
Growing your business
Our in-house business experts provide free strategic business advice about opportunities and support programmes that can help you grow and futureproof your activity in the county.
Property search
Our property experts work with you to understand your commercial property needs and with that knowledge guide you to the best location to grow your business.
Skills advice
Kent has an abundance of talent, suitable for every sector. Not only does the county attract increasing numbers of professionals due to its competitive property prices and high quality of life, but it also has a steady stream of home-grown graduates and skilled workers ready to support your business.
Some people are currently making their living by going up to London and back daily. What that means, if you move here with your business, is that there are some really talented people who I’m sure would like to live and work in the county.
Alastair Upton
Creative Folkstone
The UK’s robust business environment continues to be an attractive location for Global enterprises planning their future. Kent, on London’s doorstep and the gateway to Europe, is the prime location for business growth. And Invest Kent is here to support you on each stage of the journey as you establish yourself in the UK.
Charlie Hutchings-Lawrence
Invest Kent
Kent has really allowed us to triple the size of our business. From being a hub for manufacturing, it makes it very easy for us to get materials, recruit skilled staff to join the team, and grow our business.
Catherine Barrett
Contracts Engineering
Our focus is on maximising the many assets we have here in Kent. Over the years the quality of local produce in the county has grown considerably and this has contributed massively to our success
Stefano Cuomo
Managing Director, Macknades
Latest news
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Investment
Marley Works Redevelopment: Strong Community Backing
Consultation on the proposed redevelopment of the former Marley Works site in Lenham has concluded, with results pointing firmly toward employment-led regeneration.
Skills
Kent Skills Hub to create construction workforce opportunities
A new state-of-the-art training facility designed to build the next generation of construction talent has launched at Hermitage Quarry, near Maidstone, marking a significant investment in Kent's skills infrastructure and a major step forward for the county's construction and civil engineering sector.
Investment
Major office upgrade underway at Kings Hill, Kent
A £6.75 million refurbishment programme is transforming three office buildings at Kings Hill business park, creating modern, flexible workspace designed to bring teams back together.