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Published: 04 Nov 2008 03:43:03 PST

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Colombia

Investing

FDI in figures

Foreign Direct Investment 200420052006
FDI of inward flow (millions USD) 3,08410,2556,295
FDI inward stock (millions USD) n.c.n.c.44,773.0
Performance Index*, world ranking 804140
Potential Index**, world ranking 10097n.c.
Number of Greenfield investments 474630
FDI inwards (in % of GFCF) 17.141.922.2
FDI stock (in % of GDP) n.c.n.c.33.1

Source: UNCTAD, World Investment Report

Note: * The UNCTAD Inward FDI Performance index is based on a ratio of the country's share in global FDI inflows and its share in global GDP. ** The UNCTAD Inward FDI Potential index is based on 12 economic and structural variables such as GDP, foreign trade, FDI, infrastructures, energy use, R&D, education, country risk.

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Why you should choose Colombia

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Administrative procedures relative to foreign investment

Acquisition of holdings
Majority holding of capital of a local company is authorized in Colombia, except within the oil sector.

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Finding assistance or further information

Investment aid agency
Invest in Colombia Corporation
Other useful resources

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