The bill creates Interest Areas for Rural, Economic and Social Development (ZIDRES) to promote large-scale agricultural production projects through public-private partnerships. ZIDRES must be isolated rural areas with high costs, low population density, poverty, and lack of infrastructure. Projects can be developed by legal entities or individuals and must meet requirements. The government will provide incentives like special credit lines and tax benefits to approved partnership projects in ZIDRES.
At the 2013 Fieldbus Foundation General Assembly in Shanghai, China on March 14, 2013, Mr. Lin Rong from Sinopec delivered a Keynote presentation to the crowd of roughly 250 people. This is the Chinese version of his presentation.
Dubai aims to become the preferred global investment destination by managing foreign direct investment and investment policies. It helps investors throughout the investment lifecycle and provides services like regulatory compliance and market orientation advice. Dubai has strategic advantages like its location and infrastructure that have made it a major trading and tourism hub. It has a growing knowledge-based economy and is taking steps to become more sustainable.
Dubai Exports Corporate Presentation - Mohammed Ali Al KamaliGabriel Amorocho
Dubai Exports provides export services to help Dubai businesses enter new overseas markets and expand in existing ones. It also advocates on behalf of exporters with foreign governments. Key facts include that imports make up 60% of Dubai's trade, followed by re-exports at 27% and exports at 13%. Dubai Exports targets certain goods and services for export growth and has overseas offices in Cairo, Jeddah, and New Delhi to support exporters. It measures its effectiveness in increasing export values, numbers of new/existing exporters and markets, and building organizational excellence.
The bill creates Interest Areas for Rural, Economic and Social Development (ZIDRES) to promote large-scale agricultural production projects through public-private partnerships. ZIDRES must be isolated rural areas with high costs, low population density, poverty, and lack of infrastructure. Projects can be developed by legal entities or individuals and must meet requirements. The government will provide incentives like special credit lines and tax benefits to approved partnership projects in ZIDRES.
At the 2013 Fieldbus Foundation General Assembly in Shanghai, China on March 14, 2013, Mr. Lin Rong from Sinopec delivered a Keynote presentation to the crowd of roughly 250 people. This is the Chinese version of his presentation.
Dubai aims to become the preferred global investment destination by managing foreign direct investment and investment policies. It helps investors throughout the investment lifecycle and provides services like regulatory compliance and market orientation advice. Dubai has strategic advantages like its location and infrastructure that have made it a major trading and tourism hub. It has a growing knowledge-based economy and is taking steps to become more sustainable.
Dubai Exports Corporate Presentation - Mohammed Ali Al KamaliGabriel Amorocho
Dubai Exports provides export services to help Dubai businesses enter new overseas markets and expand in existing ones. It also advocates on behalf of exporters with foreign governments. Key facts include that imports make up 60% of Dubai's trade, followed by re-exports at 27% and exports at 13%. Dubai Exports targets certain goods and services for export growth and has overseas offices in Cairo, Jeddah, and New Delhi to support exporters. It measures its effectiveness in increasing export values, numbers of new/existing exporters and markets, and building organizational excellence.
This document provides an overview of environmental licensing in Colombia. It explains that environmental licenses are required for projects, works or activities that could significantly impact the environment and are issued by either the national environmental authority or regional environmental agencies. It lists the various regional environmental authorities responsible for approving environmental licenses depending on the location and scale of the project. The document aims to inform readers about Colombia's system for ensuring proposed activities meet environmental requirements through an environmental licensing process.
This document provides information about Colombia's Plan Vallejo for Services (PVSS), which allows service export companies to import capital goods and spare parts tariff-free in exchange for exporting services. The PVSS offers benefits like tariff suspension, no VAT on imports, and a global import quota. To access it, a company must export services equivalent to 1.5 times the value of imported goods. The PVSS covers various service sectors and allows imports and exports through different modes. It can be modified or terminated under certain conditions, and penalties apply for non-compliance.
This document provides instructions for obtaining free trade zone status in Colombia. It outlines the legal framework and benefits of free trade zones. The key steps to acquire free trade zone status are: 1) Preparing a master development plan and feasibility studies, 2) Filing the plan with the Technical Secretariat of the Cross Sector Commission of Free Trade Zones, 3) Evaluation and approval of the plan, 4) Applying to the National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) for authorization, and 5) Issuance of a resolution granting or denying free trade zone status. The document details requirements for the master plan, feasibility studies, types of free trade zones, and qualifications for industrial and commercial users.
Basics of Private Equity Funds PEFs in Colombian LegislationGabriel Amorocho
PEFs are closed mutual investment funds in Colombia that must allocate at least two thirds of investor contributions to assets other than securities. PEFs have a management company, professional manager, investment committee, monitoring committee, and general investor meeting. PEFs are regulated by Decree 2555 and the Financial Superintendence oversees management companies. PEFs must meet requirements regarding their bylaws, investment policy, and management companies' qualifications. As transparent entities, PEFs are not taxpayers but distribute income to investors with the same tax treatment as if received directly.
Colombia has significant opportunities in the aquaculture sector due to its ideal climate, available land, and research institutions. Fish and shrimp production has increased substantially in recent decades. The country is a major shrimp producer and exporter, though production has declined since the 1990s. Tilapia, trout and cachama make up most fish breeding. The government aims to boost the sector through partnerships between public and private groups. There are opportunities to invest in reactivating culture areas and developing new projects like mariculture.
The document provides information on attractive incentives for investment in Colombia's hotel industry, including income tax exemptions for new or renovated hotels and ecotourism services. It notes the strong growth in international tourism to Colombia in recent years, with arrivals increasing almost four times the global average between 2000 and 2012. There are also opportunities for investment in specific tourism sectors like wellness, nature, beaches, city hotels, and entertainment.
This document outlines favorable economic conditions and investment opportunities in Colombia that make it an attractive market for private equity funds. It notes that Colombia has experienced strong GDP growth and declining unemployment in recent years. Private equity in Colombia has seen significant growth, with capital commitments increasing at an annual rate of 71% between 2005-2012. The country has a supportive regulatory environment for private equity funds and large pools of local capital from pension funds that can invest in these funds. A variety of sectors across Colombia's diversified economy represent opportunities for private equity investment and growth.
Colombia seeks to become a leader in biotechnology by 2032 through developing commercial products based on sustainable biodiversity use. The government's policy focuses on attracting investment for biotech companies, revising regulations, assessing a bioprospecting company, and improving institutional capacity. Colombia has high biodiversity potential due to its various ecosystems and ranks highly for different species. It offers incentives for R&D and has opportunities in red, green, and white biotechnology concentrated in five regions, each with universities and centers focused on different applications.
The document discusses Colombia's strong economic growth and opportunities for foreign investment. It notes that Colombia achieved positive results in 2012 across key economic indicators such as foreign direct investment, inflation, fiscal balance, and unemployment. The country has pursued numerous free trade agreements and maintains low sovereign risk ratings. The summary highlights Colombia's stable macroeconomic environment, business-friendly policies, young and growing population, and strategic location for exports to both South and North America.
Colombia´s Permanent Free Trade Zones Directory - 2012Gabriel Amorocho
El documento presenta información sobre las zonas francas en Colombia. Destaca que las zonas francas han pasado de ser un mecanismo de promoción de exportaciones a un instrumento para la diversificación productiva, atracción de inversión extranjera y transferencia de tecnología, generando empleo. Señala que el número de proyectos aprobados ha aumentado de 11 en 2007 a 104 actualmente, y el número de empresas en zonas francas ha crecido exponencialmente de 282 en 2000 a cerca de 700 hoy. Finalmente, resalta las ventajas competitivas de
Cocoa, Chocolate, and Confectionary Goods SectorGabriel Amorocho
Colombian cocoa has a distinctive aroma and flavor profile that is recognized as some of the highest quality in the world. There is growing global demand for cocoa that Colombia is well-positioned to meet due to its ideal growing conditions, genetic diversity of cocoa varieties, and government support programs. Investing in Colombian cocoa represents an opportunity to capitalize on the country's competitive advantages in a market with rising demand.
This document summarizes the opportunities for investment in Colombia's agribusiness sector. It notes that Colombia has a wide range of climate zones suitable for diverse agricultural production. The country's GDP from agriculture has increased nearly 5% from 2010-2012, and agricultural production overall has risen nearly 16% from 2002-2012. Colombia has the largest available land for agricultural use in Latin America and over half of globally available land for farming. The document outlines opportunities in sectors like meat, palm, oils, shrimp and processed foods. It also details incentives for foreign investment in agriculture like tax exemptions and import benefits. Colombia is positioned well for export and logistics due to its access to oceans and free trade agreements.
Colombia has become one of the top 20 oil producing countries and the fourth largest producer in Latin America. Oil production has increased significantly from 2000-2013 and accounted for 6% of Colombia's GDP in 2012. There are significant investment opportunities throughout Colombia's oil sector in exploration and production, transportation and storage, and other services as Colombia has substantial oil reserves and production is projected to continue growing.
This document summarizes Colombia's oil, gas and mining potential and investment opportunities. It shows that Colombia has strong economic fundamentals and improving security. The country has significant proven reserves and exploration potential, especially in offshore and onshore basins. Recent investments in seismic data acquisition, drilling and infrastructure are incorporating new reserves and discoveries. Colombia aims to continue developing its energy resources through initiatives like the 2012 licensing round.
The Expo Oil & Gas event in Colombia saw large increases in attendance from 2010 to 2012, with attendance growing from 3,423 to an expected 12,500. Exhibitors also increased substantially over this period, from 131 to an expected 250 for 2012 - a 90% rise. Surveys found 98% of participants said they would attend the next edition. The event brought together representatives from the oil, mining, financial and other sectors and helped facilitate business meetings, partnerships and over $11 million in expected business deals for 2011.
Colombia: An Upcoming Emerging Market for International InvestorsGabriel Amorocho
It has a growing and diversified economy, a population of over 46 million, and preferential access to over 1.5 billion consumers through its 11 free trade agreements. Colombia also has investment grade ratings, low inflation, and increasing foreign direct investment flows driven by sectors like financial services, manufacturing and trade in addition to natural resources. Proexport promotes Colombia globally as an attractive location for tourism, investment and exports.
Presentation - Mining as an Engine for Prosperity in ColombiaGabriel Amorocho
The document discusses Colombia's mining sector and the government's strategies to grow it. Some key points:
- Mining accounts for 22% of Colombia's exports and royalties from mining grew 34% in 2011.
- Coal is a major export and production grew 15.4% in 2011, making Colombia the 6th largest coal exporter. The government aims to expand existing coal projects and develop new ones.
- The government has defined strategic minerals like coal, gold, platinum and is prioritizing over 2 million hectares for mining development.
- Reforms are establishing a stronger regulatory framework and specialized agencies to better organize and promote formal mining while reducing illegal activity.
- Gold and
This document provides an overview of investment opportunities and the business environment in Colombia. Some key points:
- Proexport is the government agency that promotes foreign investment, exports, and tourism in Colombia.
- Colombia has a young and growing population, as well as access to both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
- The economy has grown steadily in recent years with inflation and unemployment decreasing. Foreign direct investment has also increased significantly.
- Infrastructure and access to markets have improved, with many international flights available.
The automotive industry in Colombia has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Domestic production of light vehicles, trucks, buses, and auto parts has increased significantly. In 2011, total vehicle sales reached a record high of 324,570 units, up 28% from 2010. The industry represents about 2.5% of Colombia's manufacturing workforce. Key advantages for the industry in Colombia include an extensive network of domestic auto parts suppliers and favorable trade agreements that support regional content requirements for vehicle assembly. Continued growth of the middle class and implementation of mass transit systems are expected to further drive demand for vehicles in the coming years.
This document provides an overview of environmental licensing in Colombia. It explains that environmental licenses are required for projects, works or activities that could significantly impact the environment and are issued by either the national environmental authority or regional environmental agencies. It lists the various regional environmental authorities responsible for approving environmental licenses depending on the location and scale of the project. The document aims to inform readers about Colombia's system for ensuring proposed activities meet environmental requirements through an environmental licensing process.
This document provides information about Colombia's Plan Vallejo for Services (PVSS), which allows service export companies to import capital goods and spare parts tariff-free in exchange for exporting services. The PVSS offers benefits like tariff suspension, no VAT on imports, and a global import quota. To access it, a company must export services equivalent to 1.5 times the value of imported goods. The PVSS covers various service sectors and allows imports and exports through different modes. It can be modified or terminated under certain conditions, and penalties apply for non-compliance.
This document provides instructions for obtaining free trade zone status in Colombia. It outlines the legal framework and benefits of free trade zones. The key steps to acquire free trade zone status are: 1) Preparing a master development plan and feasibility studies, 2) Filing the plan with the Technical Secretariat of the Cross Sector Commission of Free Trade Zones, 3) Evaluation and approval of the plan, 4) Applying to the National Tax and Customs Office (DIAN) for authorization, and 5) Issuance of a resolution granting or denying free trade zone status. The document details requirements for the master plan, feasibility studies, types of free trade zones, and qualifications for industrial and commercial users.
Basics of Private Equity Funds PEFs in Colombian LegislationGabriel Amorocho
PEFs are closed mutual investment funds in Colombia that must allocate at least two thirds of investor contributions to assets other than securities. PEFs have a management company, professional manager, investment committee, monitoring committee, and general investor meeting. PEFs are regulated by Decree 2555 and the Financial Superintendence oversees management companies. PEFs must meet requirements regarding their bylaws, investment policy, and management companies' qualifications. As transparent entities, PEFs are not taxpayers but distribute income to investors with the same tax treatment as if received directly.
Colombia has significant opportunities in the aquaculture sector due to its ideal climate, available land, and research institutions. Fish and shrimp production has increased substantially in recent decades. The country is a major shrimp producer and exporter, though production has declined since the 1990s. Tilapia, trout and cachama make up most fish breeding. The government aims to boost the sector through partnerships between public and private groups. There are opportunities to invest in reactivating culture areas and developing new projects like mariculture.
The document provides information on attractive incentives for investment in Colombia's hotel industry, including income tax exemptions for new or renovated hotels and ecotourism services. It notes the strong growth in international tourism to Colombia in recent years, with arrivals increasing almost four times the global average between 2000 and 2012. There are also opportunities for investment in specific tourism sectors like wellness, nature, beaches, city hotels, and entertainment.
This document outlines favorable economic conditions and investment opportunities in Colombia that make it an attractive market for private equity funds. It notes that Colombia has experienced strong GDP growth and declining unemployment in recent years. Private equity in Colombia has seen significant growth, with capital commitments increasing at an annual rate of 71% between 2005-2012. The country has a supportive regulatory environment for private equity funds and large pools of local capital from pension funds that can invest in these funds. A variety of sectors across Colombia's diversified economy represent opportunities for private equity investment and growth.
Colombia seeks to become a leader in biotechnology by 2032 through developing commercial products based on sustainable biodiversity use. The government's policy focuses on attracting investment for biotech companies, revising regulations, assessing a bioprospecting company, and improving institutional capacity. Colombia has high biodiversity potential due to its various ecosystems and ranks highly for different species. It offers incentives for R&D and has opportunities in red, green, and white biotechnology concentrated in five regions, each with universities and centers focused on different applications.
The document discusses Colombia's strong economic growth and opportunities for foreign investment. It notes that Colombia achieved positive results in 2012 across key economic indicators such as foreign direct investment, inflation, fiscal balance, and unemployment. The country has pursued numerous free trade agreements and maintains low sovereign risk ratings. The summary highlights Colombia's stable macroeconomic environment, business-friendly policies, young and growing population, and strategic location for exports to both South and North America.
Colombia´s Permanent Free Trade Zones Directory - 2012Gabriel Amorocho
El documento presenta información sobre las zonas francas en Colombia. Destaca que las zonas francas han pasado de ser un mecanismo de promoción de exportaciones a un instrumento para la diversificación productiva, atracción de inversión extranjera y transferencia de tecnología, generando empleo. Señala que el número de proyectos aprobados ha aumentado de 11 en 2007 a 104 actualmente, y el número de empresas en zonas francas ha crecido exponencialmente de 282 en 2000 a cerca de 700 hoy. Finalmente, resalta las ventajas competitivas de
Cocoa, Chocolate, and Confectionary Goods SectorGabriel Amorocho
Colombian cocoa has a distinctive aroma and flavor profile that is recognized as some of the highest quality in the world. There is growing global demand for cocoa that Colombia is well-positioned to meet due to its ideal growing conditions, genetic diversity of cocoa varieties, and government support programs. Investing in Colombian cocoa represents an opportunity to capitalize on the country's competitive advantages in a market with rising demand.
This document summarizes the opportunities for investment in Colombia's agribusiness sector. It notes that Colombia has a wide range of climate zones suitable for diverse agricultural production. The country's GDP from agriculture has increased nearly 5% from 2010-2012, and agricultural production overall has risen nearly 16% from 2002-2012. Colombia has the largest available land for agricultural use in Latin America and over half of globally available land for farming. The document outlines opportunities in sectors like meat, palm, oils, shrimp and processed foods. It also details incentives for foreign investment in agriculture like tax exemptions and import benefits. Colombia is positioned well for export and logistics due to its access to oceans and free trade agreements.
Colombia has become one of the top 20 oil producing countries and the fourth largest producer in Latin America. Oil production has increased significantly from 2000-2013 and accounted for 6% of Colombia's GDP in 2012. There are significant investment opportunities throughout Colombia's oil sector in exploration and production, transportation and storage, and other services as Colombia has substantial oil reserves and production is projected to continue growing.
This document summarizes Colombia's oil, gas and mining potential and investment opportunities. It shows that Colombia has strong economic fundamentals and improving security. The country has significant proven reserves and exploration potential, especially in offshore and onshore basins. Recent investments in seismic data acquisition, drilling and infrastructure are incorporating new reserves and discoveries. Colombia aims to continue developing its energy resources through initiatives like the 2012 licensing round.
The Expo Oil & Gas event in Colombia saw large increases in attendance from 2010 to 2012, with attendance growing from 3,423 to an expected 12,500. Exhibitors also increased substantially over this period, from 131 to an expected 250 for 2012 - a 90% rise. Surveys found 98% of participants said they would attend the next edition. The event brought together representatives from the oil, mining, financial and other sectors and helped facilitate business meetings, partnerships and over $11 million in expected business deals for 2011.
Colombia: An Upcoming Emerging Market for International InvestorsGabriel Amorocho
It has a growing and diversified economy, a population of over 46 million, and preferential access to over 1.5 billion consumers through its 11 free trade agreements. Colombia also has investment grade ratings, low inflation, and increasing foreign direct investment flows driven by sectors like financial services, manufacturing and trade in addition to natural resources. Proexport promotes Colombia globally as an attractive location for tourism, investment and exports.
Presentation - Mining as an Engine for Prosperity in ColombiaGabriel Amorocho
The document discusses Colombia's mining sector and the government's strategies to grow it. Some key points:
- Mining accounts for 22% of Colombia's exports and royalties from mining grew 34% in 2011.
- Coal is a major export and production grew 15.4% in 2011, making Colombia the 6th largest coal exporter. The government aims to expand existing coal projects and develop new ones.
- The government has defined strategic minerals like coal, gold, platinum and is prioritizing over 2 million hectares for mining development.
- Reforms are establishing a stronger regulatory framework and specialized agencies to better organize and promote formal mining while reducing illegal activity.
- Gold and
This document provides an overview of investment opportunities and the business environment in Colombia. Some key points:
- Proexport is the government agency that promotes foreign investment, exports, and tourism in Colombia.
- Colombia has a young and growing population, as well as access to both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
- The economy has grown steadily in recent years with inflation and unemployment decreasing. Foreign direct investment has also increased significantly.
- Infrastructure and access to markets have improved, with many international flights available.
The automotive industry in Colombia has experienced rapid growth in recent years. Domestic production of light vehicles, trucks, buses, and auto parts has increased significantly. In 2011, total vehicle sales reached a record high of 324,570 units, up 28% from 2010. The industry represents about 2.5% of Colombia's manufacturing workforce. Key advantages for the industry in Colombia include an extensive network of domestic auto parts suppliers and favorable trade agreements that support regional content requirements for vehicle assembly. Continued growth of the middle class and implementation of mass transit systems are expected to further drive demand for vehicles in the coming years.