El Salvador has kicked off 2025 with promising figures in the registration of new businesses and companies, according to Camilo Trigueros, Executive Director of the National Registration Center (CNR).
Official CNR data reveals that between January and February, 1,150 new companies were registered. “If the trend continues, we could end the year with more than 6,000 – possibly reaching 7,000 – new companies established in the country,” Trigueros stated.
He emphasized that this increase indicates growing confidence among both local and foreign entrepreneurs in the country’s business environment. The surge is particularly driven by Simplified Joint Stock Companies (SAS), along with anonymous and variable capital companies.
The services sector leads the way in new business creation, especially in gastronomy, tourism, and construction. Trigueros attributed this growth to the government’s security policies under President Nayib Bukele, which have fostered a safer environment for investment.
Additionally, intellectual property registrations have reached historic levels, reflecting streamlined processes and the ease of doing business in the country. The CNR currently offers 301 services with same-day responses at no extra cost, with approximately 120 services available online.
The outlook remains optimistic as El Salvador positions itself as an attractive destination for entrepreneurs and investors.