Spain

Spain occupies about 85 percent of the Iberian Peninsula, shared with its smaller neighbour Portugal. Spain is the gateway to the European Union, North African, Middle Eastern and Latin American markets. Because of the general rule, foreign investments in Spain do not require previous approval, with the exception of investments in activities that affect public security, public order and public health, Spain becomes most favourite place of foreign investors and 13th largest recipient of foreign investments in the world. More than 14,600 foreign firms have set up their business in Spain.