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.
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What services does PROESA provide?
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Promotion of foreign direct investment in specific sectors.
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Advisory to potential investors in the process of evaluating investment opportunities in the country.
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Support and guidance to investors in fulfilling proceedings to establish or expand their businesses in the country.
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Assistance in developing specific agendas for investors during their country visits, which may be required as part of their decision making process.
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Information and statistics on investment, as well as on new business opportunities.
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Propose projects to improve the investment climate in the country.
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What is the cost of PROESA´s services?
All services provided by PROESA are free.
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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
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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".
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What rights are granted to the investor by the Salvadoran State?
According to the Investment Law, El Salvador offers:
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Ease of paperwork
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Equality to all investors
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Freedom to invest
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Funds transfer overseas
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Residency to investors
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Access to local funding
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Property protection and safety
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