Peru

Investing

FDI in figures

Foreign Direct Investment	2004	2005	2006
FDI of inward flow (millions USD)	1,599	2,579	3,467
FDI inward stock (millions USD)	n.c.	n.c.	19,356.0
Performance Index*, world ranking	79	77	70
Potential Index**, world ranking	91	88	n.c.
Number of Greenfield investments	31	29	22
FDI inwards (in % of GFCF)	12.8	17.2	18.9
FDI stock (in % of GDP)	n.c.	n.c.	20.7

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.

Why you should choose Peru

Administrative procedures relative to foreign investment

Acquisition of holdings: A majority holding interest in the capital of a local company is legal in Peru.
Obligation to declare: The agency for the promotion of foreign investments in the country gives information about the necessary authorizations for setting up a business.