Includes steps involved in establishing a local office.
Last Published: 7/21/2019

The Nicaraguan government operates a One-Stop Shop for Investment (VUI) within the Ministry of Economy, Industry and Trade (MIFIC) to streamline investment and business licensing.  According to MIFIC, the process to start a business in Nicaragua takes a maximum of 13 days.  The services of the VUI are equally available to domestic and foreign-owned businesses.  An investor should retain a local attorney to assist in establishing a presence in Nicaragua.  See E-Regulations Nicaragua for detailed information on registering an online business in Nicaragua.

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