• What is PROESA?

PROESA is the Exports and Investment Promotion Agency of El Salvador. It is a government agency under the Presidency of the Republic of El Salvador.

• What services does PROESA provide?

• Promotion of foreign direct investment in specific sectors.
• Advisory to potential investors in the process of evaluating investment opportunities in the country.
• Support and guidance to investors in fulfilling proceedings to establish or expand their businesses in the country.
• Assistance in developing specific agendas for investors during their country visits, which may be required as part of their decision making process.
• Information and statistics on investment, as well as on new business opportunities.
• Propose projects to improve the investment climate in the country.

• What is the cost of PROESA´s services?

All services provided by PROESA are free.

• What are the steps an investor must follow to establish a company in El Salvador?

Please click on the following link: http://elsalvador.eregulations.org/show-list.asp?l=es&mid=1

• Must a foreign company register in El Salvador?

Yes. Article 17 of the Investment Law states that: "Foreign investors must register their investments at the ONI, and will be issued a credential, which grants holders the quality as a foreign investor, according to the recorded investment".

• What rights are granted to the investor by the Salvadoran State?

According to the Investment Law, El Salvador offers:

• Ease of paperwork
• Equality to all investors
• Freedom to invest
• Funds transfer overseas
• Residency to investors
• Access to local funding
• Property protection and safety