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Published: 04 Nov 2008 11:27:05 PST

Uruguay

Investing

FDI in figures

Foreign Direct Investment	2004	2005	2006
FDI of inward flow (millions USD)	332	847	1,374
FDI inward stock (millions USD)	n.c.	n.c.	4,366.0
Performance Index*, world ranking	81	56	45
Potential Index**, world ranking	94	90	n.c.
Number of Greenfield investments	10	7	6
FDI inwards (in % of GFCF)	22.3	39.1	44.5
FDI stock (in % of GDP)	n.c.	n.c.	22.6

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 Uruguay

Administrative procedures relative to foreign investment

Acquisition of holdings: A majority holding interest in the capital of a local company is legal in Uruguay.

Finding assistance or further information

Investment aid agency: http://www.uruguayinvest.com/overview.html">
Invest in Uruguay

http://www.uruguayxxi.gub.uy/">Uruguay Investment and Export Promotion Agency (in Spanish)
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