El Salvador is one of the most attractive countries in the region to establish and operate a business. In recent years, the Financial Times’ FDI Intelligence magazine has ranked El Salvador among the most cost-effective countries in the region.
El Salvador is an export platform to reach major markets thanks to the broad network of trade agreements with 42 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Together they represent a potential market of 1.2 billion consumers. These agreements provide flexible rules of origin, and the elimination or major reductions in import tariffs.
El Salvador has the energy your business needs. We are fueled by one of the greatest work force in the region and supported by the most cost effective and modern infrastructure in Central America.
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Business Climate
Access and Connectivity
Legal Framework and Incentives
Human Capital
Investment Opportunities
Setting Up and Operating a Business in el Salvador
El Salvador is one of the most attractive countries in the region to establish and operate a business. In recent years, the Financial Times’ FDI Intelligence magazine has ranked El Salvador among the most cost-effective countries in the region.
El Salvador is an export platform to reach major markets thanks to the broad network of trade agreements with 42 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Together they represent a potential market of 1.2 billion consumers. These agreements provide flexible rules of origin, and the elimination or major reductions in import tariffs.
El Salvador: The destination of choice for tourism and business
El Salvador offers a wide range of hotel accommodations, excellent gastronomy and shopping, an outstanding road connectivity and proximity between multiple touristic attractions.
The natural wealth of the country, attractive fiscal incentives provided by the Tourism Law, as well as the determined support from the government of El Salvador, have made Tourism one of the most booming sectors of the country.
In the niche of medical tourism, El Salvador is an ideal destination for the establishment of hospitals and specialized clinics to serve patients from the United States and Canada.
Investment Opportunities
Because of its privileged geographical location, its consolidated and growing touristic demand, and its political and economic stability, El Salvador offers great investment opportunities in:
Hotels
Boutique hotels
Convention Centers
Marinas
Spas and wellness centers
Mixed use development
Medical tourism:
Hospitals
Specialized clinics
Medical spas
Resort hospitals
Tourism Niches
Due to its beauty and natural wealth, as well as to its invaluable cultural heritage, El Salvador caters to tourists in the following niches:
Medical tourism
Sun, sand and surf
Business
Congresses and conventions
Mayan world
Colonial heritage
Ecotourism
Advantages of Investing in El Salvador
Solid and growing tourism demand
Political stability
Healthy and completely dollarized economy
Air traffic hub with over 470 weekly arrivals and departures
Hard-working and service-oriented work force
Pleasant climate throughout the year
Attractive fiscal incentives provided by the Tourism and International Services Laws
Existence of qualified medical professionals with postgraduate degrees mainly from Mexico, the United States and Europe
Availability of human resources: approximately 12,000 physicians
Health services provided at costs significantly lower than in the United States and Canada
Celia Hérnandez
Tourism/Textiles and Apparel Investment Specialist
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