Nicaragua, is actively seeking quality foreign investments and has implemented new facilities to attract and protect investors, while also facing challenges related to governance and corruption.
The Government has enacted laws like the Foreign Investment Promotion Law to encourage investment, offering incentive such as the ability for foreign investors to own 100% of businesses, guarantee repatriation of capital and profits, and protection against expropriation, and the country also has free trade zones that encourage foreign direct investments.
On 3rd June 2025 the National Assembly of Nicaragua approved the regulations of Law No. 1240, Foreign Investment Law, with the aim of modernizing the legal framework to attract quality investment and promote the country's economic development.
With the implementation of this regulation, the Central American country seeks to strengthen its position as an attractive destination for foreign investment, promoting strategic sectors such as tourism, energy and agriculture.
This legislation establishes a comprehensive system for the promotion, facilitation and management of foreign investments, aligned with the National Plan to combat Poverty and human Development 2022 - 2026 and these are the focal points :
Mandatory Registration of Investments
It is established that all foreign investments must be registered with the Ministry of Development, Industry and Commerce, MIFIC, the Ministry of Development, Industry and Trade through the Directorate of Investments, obtaining the Certificate of Single Registration of Foreign Investment, RUIE. This registration is essential top access the benefits established according to the corresponding economic activity.
National Foreign Investment Commission
CNIE, the National Commission on Foreign Investment is created as the highest authority in this area, responsible for approving strategic investments, supervising the correct application of the regulatory framework and coordinating with other State entities the facilitation of procedures.It will be made up of the presidential advisor for investment, trade and international cooperation, who will coordinate it ; the president of the Central Bank ; the Minister of Mific and the Executive Director of the National Commission of Free Zones.
Tax Incentives and legal certainly
The law grant tax incentives to encourage, facilitate and promote foreign investments, in addition to providing legal certainly to investors, guaranteeing equal conditions and respect for the right to property.
Where to get more details
For more information and guidance on the registration process and the benefits available, investors can consult the official website of MIFIC, the Ministry of Development, Industry or contact the Investment Directorate directly.
Nicaragua with these new facilities reaffirms its commitment to a transparent, safe and attractive investment environment, consolidating its position as a preferred destination for foreign investment in the region.
Link
https://www.intur.gob.ni/2025/06/04/nicaragua-con-nuevas-facilidades-para-inversion-extranjera/
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