In 2016 Forbes ranked Brazil as having the 12th largest number of billionaires in the world. Brazil is a member of diverse economic organizations, such as Mercosur, Unasul, G8+5, G20, WTO, Paris Club and the Cairns Group. With an estimated population of 194 million, Brazil is the fifth largest market opportunity in the world after China, India, Indonesia and the USA. It is also the fifth largest country in the world by geographic size. An IMF report designates Brazil as the leading South American country in terms of technological progress and infrastructure but also the third most unequal country in Latin America after Honduras and Colombia.

Winning the 2018 presidential elections on a anti-elitist, corruption ending promise, the priorities of the administration of President Andrés Manuel López Obrador are focused on sinking violence, as well as lessening the flow of Central American migrants and asylum seekers heading to its northern neighbour.

Mexico’s economy is a developing market economy and the 15th largest in the world in nominal terms and the 11th largest by purchasing power parity, according to the IMF. Since the 1994 crisis, administrations have improved the country's macroeconomic basics. Mexico was not drastically swung by the 2002 South American crisis, and kept positive, although low, rates of growth after a short period of stagnation in 2001. 

Some of the unsettled issues comprise the upgrade of infrastructure, the modernization of the tax system and labor laws. The Mexican economy has had unparalleled macroeconomic stability, which has lowered inflation and interest rates to record lows and has augmented per capita income in the last years. Still an enormous gap remains between urban and rural population, the northern and southern states, and the rich and the poor. 

One of Africa’s most active economies and Europe’s preferred 1st step for any endeavor in the world’s most promising continent, Morocco’s momentum is undeniable. While 2018 showed a slackening from the economic growth of 2017, Morocco’s overall profile continues to look steady. The IMF has forecasted a GDP growth from 3% to 4% in the upcoming years, a considerable figure.

Since its appointment in April 2017, Morocco’s government coalition led by the Justice and Development Party has rolled out the pro-poor reforms initiated under the previous government, focusing mainly on social protection programs, job creation and reducing economic disparities across the country.

King, Mohammed VI, came to power in 1999 and is the third monarch to rule Morocco since the country gained its independence from France in 1956. King Mohammed VI introduced a number of liberalizing modifications when he succeeded his father, King Hassan II. He inaugurated further reforms in 2011 against a backdrop of regional unrest and domestic political protest. The country has seen considerable socio-economic changes during the current king’s reign, including many notable improvements in socio-economic indicators, though challenges remain.

Several developments are expected to upkeep economic growth in future years. A swiftly improving business environment and infrastructural backbone, the steady liberalization of the local currency, and augmented investment into export-oriented industries, all of these aiming at rising living standards and drive the emergence of a large national middle class. 

The country joined the European Union and NATO in 2004 and adopted the euro in 2007. The center-right and Euroskeptic Slovenian Democratic Party (SDS) won the most seats in June 2018 parliamentary elections but fell short of a majority. With its excellent infrastructure, well-educated workforce, and strategic location between the Balkans and Western Europe, Slovenia has one of Central Europe’s higher per capita GDPs. Despite political uncertainty, the economy is registering strong growth, powered by exports.

A reputed corporate culture of transparency and accountability, observance of international technical standards, personal integrity and company loyalty make investing easy ever since the first big international companies established their operations in Slovenia. Investor confidence thrives on legal and institutional reforms designed to facilitate investment. Staring a company is straightforward and easy through single-access points to register a limited liability company, obtain a construction permit and carry out any other administrative procedures.

Ireland has attracted and continues to attract well-known global companies as well as emerging companies from a wide variety of sectors, including ICT, pharma and life sciences, financial services and more recently social media and online gaming.

In addition to manufacturing, some of the sectors that are frequently thriving in the country are: sales and licensing, IP management, R&D, supply chain management, shared services, finance and of course tourism.

An Ideal Location for Investors Iceland is world-renowned for its economic advancement, social stability, and technological innovation, and is continually ranked as one of the outstanding societies on Earth.

Iceland has high quality of life; it is a modern, growing economy, politically stable and internationally competitive. The nation is young, educated, multilingual and enjoys high living standards with a thriving cultural scene. The labour market is highly flexible with people willing to adopt new technologies. Iceland´s nature is spectacular and the source of both inspiration and green competitively priced energy.

Barbados enjoys a positive image in the marketplace as a reputable International Business Centre of choice and has been successfully attracting Foreign Direct Investment for decades, particularly from Canada and the USA.  

For many years, the country has been recognized as the 3rd leading destination for Canadian direct investment abroad, garnering Cdn$68.3 billion of direct investment from Canada at the end of 2016. Barbados complies with OECD standards for transparency and exchange of information, standards which Barbados expects of all corporations active in its jurisdiction. 

Companies looking to thrive in a highly competitive global marketplace invest in this island nation to capitalize on the business-friendly environment, strong human capital, high-quality infrastructure, investment protection, and good quality of life.

Malta is one of the most vibrant business and tourist destinations right at the heart of the Mediterranean. Respected as a well-known and stable financial and business hub, Malta's steady economy and robust reputation make it an attractive investment terminus for investors across the world. The Maltese archipelago lies virtually at the center of the Mediterranean, 93 km south of Sicily and 288 km north of Africa. The archipelago consists of three islands: Malta, Gozo and Comino with a total population of over 400,000 inhabitants.

Malta is the main island and the cultural, commercial and administrative center. Gozo, the second largest is more rural, known by fishing, tourism, crafts and agriculture. Comino, the smallest of the there is largely uninhabited. With superbly sunny weather, attractive beaches, a thriving economy and 7,000 years of intriguing history, the countries’ potential is infinite. 

Even though the EU’s smallest member state, Malta has been one of the most exciting countries to watch and invest in. Over the years, the island’s frontrunners have been on a mission to make Malta a magnet for financial services. It was their vision to transform the island into a beacon for international business and to develop a model economy, which has been among the best in the EU.

Considered as the land of eternal spring, agriculture in Guatemala accounts for over 22% of the country's GDP as well as half of the 5 five million-person labor force. More specifically, some of the agricultural commodities produced in Guatemala include sugarcane, corn, bananas, coffee, beans, and cardamom. 

Of these agricultural commodities, coffee, bananas, fruits and vegetables, as well as cardamom are exported to other countries. The majority of Guatemalan exports are sent to the United States as well as El Salvador and Honduras.

 

Guatemala holds the largest number of archaeological sites in the Mayan culture, surrounded by an impressive flora and fauna, which makes them the true lungs of Central America. The magic and Mystery of the Mayan world subsist in millenary cities such as Tikal, Yaxhá, Aguateca, Mirador, Quiriguá and Q’uma ‘ Rkaj among others.

In addition, it offers several possibilities of access from any part of the world, with two international airports: the Aurora, located in the capital city; And Mundo Maya, located in the Department of Petén.

With a proven track record of more than 100 years of solid democracy, economic and political stability, Costa Rica is unmatched as the top choice for investing in the region. Costa Rica is at the very center of the Americas, with ports in the Pacific and Atlantic coasts, and Free Trade Agreements that provide preferential access to 2/3 of the world's GPD and over 57 trade partners including USA and the EU. Costa Rica is also one of the only 3 countries in the Americas with an FTA with China. 93.9% of export goods are covered by FTAs and the country possess investment promotion and protection agreements with 14 countries. Costa Rica also provides the perfect combination of relaxation, adventure, culture, fine cuisine and wildlife. Visitors and investors will find in Costa Rica an adventure paradise set in the most beautiful natural and safe environment. It is also the home of four World Heritage sites certified by UNESCO. Although the country is small and it covers only 0.03 percent of the surface of the globe, it proudly shelters 5 percent of the existing biodiversity in the entire planet. Twenty six percent of the country is composed of conservation and natural protected territory.

Recognised as one of the world's top ten hotspots for biodiversity, the Republic of Madagascar is an island nation off the southeast coast of Africa. Its main island is the fourth largest in the world. Madagascar, the Red Island, the Rainbow Island, the Eighth Continent, there are many names for the world's 4th largest island.