Tortola, as part of the British Virgin Islands, is also one of the largest offshore territories in the world. You can register a company in just 1 day here, and the state does not charge sales tax or state duty. It would seem that Road Town, the capital of Tortola, should be a paradise for shopping due to these conditions. Alas, this is not quite so. The prices of some goods are really quite low here. For example, clothes, shoes, consumer electronics are cheaper than in most places in Europe and America. But, alas, it is compensated by a small number of large stores. Even if there are many companies registered here, the sale of their goods in a city with a population of 22 thousand people is simply unprofitable for most of them. So, despite the status of the "offshore capital of the world", Tortola is not a perfect place for shopping tours. Coming to the island, you should expect to buy a variety of authentic things and items from local artisans. But you should go to other parts of the world to buy clothes or shoes. Going shopping, remember that the outlets on the island close very early. Most of the shops are closed after 5 pm. Moreover, if it is Thursday, many outlets are closed at 3 or 4 pm. On Sunday almost all of the shops are also closed. Only those shops that are
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