Key Competitive Attractions
The economy of Chile has enjoyed an average annual GDP growth rate of 5.5% since 1985, making it one of the most stable in Latin America. The country has the top rank in South America on several economic indicators: competitiveness and economic freedom (World Bank 2010), business environment (Economist Intelligence Unit 2010) and low corruption levels (Transparency International 2010).
Investment opportunities are available in a number of sectors including mining, food, biotechnology, manufacturing and assembly. Current foreign investment projects include a range of companies: Oracle, McAfee, Worley Parsons, Jazzplat, AquaGen, EWOS, Hidroelectrica Puclaro, Hidroelectrica Lircay, El Manzano, Synthon, Sandvik, Pioneer, Avomex, CapGemini, Ritrama, JP Morgan and Yahoo.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Invest Chile offers services and incentives to foreign and domestic investors. The agency offers information on investment opportunities, access to private and public business networks and assistance in identifying sources of funding. Invest Chile may also carry out co-financing of pre-investment studies. After-sales services are provided for future expansion schemes.
