Colombia is a democratic country, with a privileged and strategic location in Latin America. It is rich in natural resources and is at present time one of the main investment destinations in the region mainly because of its commercial opportunities and its legal stability despite of the tough scenario of the worldwide pandemic. To see the details to invest in each region, click on the area of your interest:
Amazonas
The department of Amazonas is a territory full of adventure and sustainability. Agricultural, livestock, fishing, forestry and ecological tourism activities make this area of the country a suitable destination for foreign investment.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the department of Amazonas, you can count on the support of the Amazonas Chamber of Commerce
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Antioquia
This is one of the Departments of the country that offers investment opportunities in subsectors such as floriculture, agribusiness, coffee, dairy, cocoa, sustainable energy, health and wellness, fashion, tourism, and digital business among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in Antioquia, you can count on the support of the Regional Investment Promotion Agency (APRI). In the case of Antioquia, you can turn to the Agency of Incorporation and Investment of Medellin and the Metropolitan Area, ACI
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, the APRIS provide advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Arauca
The department of Arauca is located at a vast natural area of Colombia. Foreign investors will find great potential in subsectors such as: mining and energy, agriculture, tourism, clean and alternative energies, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Arauca region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in the city of Arauca at Invest in Orinoquia.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
San Andrés y Providencia
The San Andres archipelago is one of the most important tourist destinations in Colombia. Foreign investors will be able to invest in recreation and tourism thanks to its different landscapes and its hotel and gastronomic infrastructure.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the department of San Andrés, you can count on the support of the San Andrés Providencia and Santa Catalina Chamber of Commerce
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Atlántico
This Department offers investment possibilities in potential subsectors such as renewable energies, construction materials, metalworking, chemicals and plastics, food and beverages, business process outsourcing and infrastructure, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in Atlántico, you can count on the support of the Regional Investment Promotion Agency (APRI), ProBarranquilla
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, the APRIS provide advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Bogotá D.C.
This region of Colombia has great advantages of foreign investment, soon you will be able to know them
Information for foreign investors
This region of Colombia has great advantages of foreign investment, soon you will be able to know them
Bolívar
Bolívar has established itself as one of the main development territories in the Colombian Caribbean, with more than six ZODES Economic and Social Development Zones. In this department there are great investment opportunities in maritime and aquaculture activities, mining, agribusiness, livestock, tourism, goldsmithing, carpentry and handicraft activities, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Bolivar region, you can count on the support of the Bolivar Investment Agency Invest in Cartagena
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Boyacá
The Boyacá Region has developed ambitious production and foreign investment strategies. This region of the country has expertise in sub-sectors such as metalworking and agro-industry; likewise, it has large renewable energy projects, and its wonderful landscapes make it an important location for tourism activities.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Boyacá region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in Boyacá. Invest in Boyacá.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Caldas
The department of Caldas has become a very attractive place for foreign investment. The most potential subsectors for investment are information technology and communications, fruits and vegetables, tourism, thanks to the declaration of the Coffee Cultural Landscape-PCC as Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2011. Likewise, you can find business development in the subsector of chemicals and life sciences, metalworking and infrastructure activities, hydroelectric projects and agro-parks, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Caldas region, you can count on the support of the Investment Promotion and Attraction Agency of the city of Manizales Invest in Manizales
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Caquetá
The department of Caquetá is a territory that evolves and generates important investment offers for foreigners. Some of the its highlighted activities include agriculture, mining, livestock and fishing, however, in recent years, its natural wealth has allowed it to position itself as an important ecological tourism area for the country.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the department of Caquetá, you can count on the support of the Florencia Chamber of Commerce for Caquetá
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Casanare
The department of Casanare is a region of the country with expertise in subsectors such as oil extraction, agriculture and livestock, which make it a potential economic growth area for foreign investors.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Casanare region, you can count on the support of the city of Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in the city of Yopal at Invest in Orinoquia.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Cauca
The department of Cauca has great potential for foreign investment, due to its high level of development in various economic activities. This area of the country stands out due to its competitiveness in BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) services, as well as in economic subsectors such as agriculture, livestock, commerce and services, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Cauca department, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in the city of Cauca at Invest in Cauca.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Cesar
This area of the country has become an important location for foreign investment. It is considered a type of national center for renewable energies with great potential for development. Other economic subsectors include livestock, agricultural and mining activities.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Cesar region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion of Investment in Cesar. Invest in Cesar.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Chocó
In Chocó there are numerous opportunities for foreign direct investment in strategic subsectors such as forestry, mining, gold, silver and platinum extraction, as well as fishing, agriculture, livestock, ecotourism, and horticulture.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Chocó region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in the city of Quibdó at Invest in Quibdó.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Córdoba
The main economic activity of this Department is concentrated in the agricultural, subsector such as cattle raising.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in Córdoba, you can count on the support of the Regional Investment Promotion Agency (APRI), ProMonteria
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, the APRIS provide advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Cundinamarca
This Department is characterized by investment in potential subsectors in the manufacturing industry and service activities such as: corporate services, software and IT services, textiles, leisure and entertainment, consumer products and communications, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in Cundinamarca, you can count on the support of the Regional Investment Promotion Agency (APRI), Invest in Bogotá
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, the APRIS provide advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Guainía
The department of Guainía has developed ambitious production and foreign investment strategies. It is a region of the country with expertise in sub-sectors such as fishing, agriculture and mining.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Guainía department, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in Guainía through Invest in Orinoquia.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Guaviare
The department of Guaviare has important economic subsectors such as agriculture, services, forestry, fishing and livestock, among others. Foreign investors will find great potential to set up their operations and obtain all the benefits that the region has to offer.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Guaviare department, you can count on the support of the city of Investment promotion and attraction agency in the city of San José Del Guaviare at Invest in Orinoquia.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Huila
The department of Huila is considered one of the highlights in the national territory, and it has great potential for foreign investment. Its natural wealth positions it as a leading producer of cocoa, tilapia, passion fruit, among other agricultural products. Aquaculture, tourism, commerce, services, construction, manufacturing, mining and quarrying, among others, are also sources of business opportunities and wealth.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Huila region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment at Invest in Huila.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
La Guajira
La Guajira is an attractive area for foreign direct investment; its tourist attractions and varied geography provide opportunities for commercial growth. The development of natural resources such as salt, gas and coal are part of its great wealth and potential. In addition, activities in subsectors such as agriculture, livestock, forestry, and fishing are features that make it a special place for investment.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the department of Guajira, you can count on the support of the Guajira Chamber of Commerce
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, the Chamber of Commerce provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Magdalena
The department of Magdalena is one of the most important and fastest growing regions in foreign investment. Various biophysical factors such as its climate and vegetation, as well as its capital Santa Marta, which is located in a privileged position on the Caribbean Sea and is a strategic intercontinental connection point. It has developed logistics infrastructure, the port of Santa Marta, several free trade zones such as Las Americas and Zona Franca Tayrona, logistics parks and railroads. Some of the activities that can be developed belong to the agro-industrial sector such as banana crops, coffee, African palm crops, livestock, fruit growing, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Magdalena region, you can count on the support of the Regional Investment Promotion Agency of Santa Marta and Magdalena Invest in Santa Marta
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Meta
The department of Meta is a region of the country where foreign direct investment can obtain great results. These results can be obtained due to its activities in economic sub-sectors such as: agriculture, livestock, mining, agro-industry, commerce and petrochemical services, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Meta department, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in the city of Villavicencio at Invest in Orinoquia.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Nariño
Thanks to its excellent location, the department of Nariño is an emerging power for foreign direct investment. The connection with the Pacific Ocean and its border proximity to countries such as Ecuador enables the region to have a variety of economic investment activities. Some of these activities include: ecotourism, agriculture, farming, fishing, livestock and mining.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Nariño region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in Nariño. Invest in Nariño.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Norte de Santander
The region of Norte de Santander is positioned as one of the most important in Colombia, its location makes it a commercial epicenter. There is great investment potential in productive subsectors such as commerce, construction, and real estate activities, as well as in agricultural products such as palm oil and its derivatives, rice, coffee, and cocoa, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Norte de Santander region, you can count on the support of the Investment Agency for Norte de Santander Invest in Cucuta
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Putumayo
The department of Putumayo is an important investment area in the country and currently has attractive commercial alliances and regional incentives for foreign investors. Subsectors such as agriculture, livestock and mining are highlights in the region.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the department of Putumayo, you can count on the support of the Putumayo Chamber of Commerce
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Quindío
Quindío is a territory with a privileged geography, green landscapes, and great diversity of nature, flora and fauna. It has a growing economy and investment potential in the sub-sectors of services, hotels, restaurants, agribusiness (banana, coffee, pineapple, avocado, orange and lemon), construction, software and IT, tourism, and supplies and equipment for the agricultural sector (fertilizers, machinery, spare parts), among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Quindío region, you can count on the support of the Regional Investment Promotion Agency for Quindío Invest in Armenia
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Risaralda
The department of Risaralda has become a very attractive location for foreign investment. The subsectors with the most potential for investment are coffee, tourism, BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) outsourcing services, software and IT, agribusiness, and metalworking.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Risaralda region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion of Pereira and Risaralda. Invest in Pereira.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Santander
This department has great potential for foreign investment in subsectors such as technology, 4.0 industries, chemicals, health sciences, specialty coffee, business services, tourism, metalworking, agri-food, infrastructure and logistics, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in Santander, you can count on the support of the Regional Investment Promotion Agency (APRI), Invest in Santander
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, the APRIS provide advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Sucre
Sucre is a wonderful department of Colombia. There are opportunities for foreign investment in subsectors such as livestock, horticulture, beekeeping, tourism and livestock. Likewise, its potential for handicraft development is high due to its ethnic and cultural diversity. These and many other activities provide opportunities for foreign investors, enabling them to take advantage of the Free Trade Agreements that Colombia has in force.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the department of Sucre, you can acquire more information through the Sucre’s Governor’s Office
Tolima
The department of Tolima is a competent region with great leadership in various industries of the Colombian economy. Subsectors such as the textile industry open important investment avenues for foreigners. Likewise, this region stands out due to its results in agricultural activities, tourism, services, commerce, electricity, water supply, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Tolima region, you can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment at Invest in Tolima.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Valle del Cauca
Colombia's main port on the Pacific Ocean is located in Valle del Cauca. This main port is Buenaventura, which has direct connection to 360 ports and indirect connection to 920 ports around the world. Additionally, this department offers great potential for investment in subsectors such as: metalworking, electrical equipment, processed food, pharmaceuticals and medical supplies, furniture, auto parts and toys, among others.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in Valle del Cauca, you can count on the support of the Colombian Pacific Regional Investment Promotion Agency Invest Pacific.
This agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies during the foreign investment process in Colombia. It also provides training in the promotion of services, types of regional incentives and support in personnel recruitment, among others.
Vaupés
The department of Vaupés has high competitiveness and infrastructure conditions for foreign investment. This region of the country is characterized by agricultural, mining and tourism activities.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Vaupés department, you can count on the support of the Investment Promotion and Attraction Agency in the city of Mitú at Invest in Orinoquia.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
Vichada
Vichada is the second largest department in the country. Its land and wonderful landscapes, livestock, fishing, agriculture and mining are a source of economic growth for foreign investors wishing to settle in this area.
Information for foreign investors
If you are interested in investing in the Vichada department, can count on the support of the Agency for the Promotion and Attraction of Investment in Vichada through Invest in Orinoquia.
During the process of foreign investment in Colombia, this agency provides advice on the creation and consolidation of companies, training for the promotion of services, types of regional incentives, and support in personnel recruitment, among other aspects.
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