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Investing in Madrid is something that national and international investors have had on their agenda in recent years, as the Spanish capital offers a wide range of options in different sectors, such as tourism, construction, commerce and services.
The international market has also become one of the main investment sectors, as approximately 70% of foreign investment in Spain takes place in the capital. With these figures as a base, the Region of Madrid has established itself as an important investment hub due to its impressive statistics over the last few years and for the future.
It stands out both in personal and business projects and as a nexus between Europe and Latin America, thus offering a wide variety of opportunities, functioning as an important financial and business centre. In addition, and according to data from the Secretary of State for Trade of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism, during the first half of 2022, Madrid was the main investment hub in Spain.
Madrid attracted a remarkable amount of investment during 2022
The Community of Madrid attracted a higher amount of investment than the rest of Spain, with a remarkable rate of inflows. During the first 6 months it attracted a total of 10,927 million euros. These figures are closely related to the data that Madrid has become the second area in Europe in attracting talent and quality employment. The city has become the second area in Europe in attracting talent and quality employment, highlighting competencies such as digital, services, and the confidence that foreign entrepreneurs have decided to invest part of their monetary capital in Madrid.
This highlights the city as the nerve centre of investment operations in Spain. According to data from the Autonomous Government, it will receive around 6,000 million euros extra over four years by investing in the Data Centres located in the area. This makes the Spanish capital one of the largest Data Centre locations under development.
Is investing in Madrid one of the best options today?
One of the main advantages of investing in Madrid is its excellent connectivity, both within Spain and with other international cities. In addition, Madrid is a city with a large population and a high population density, which makes it an excellent place to invest in real estate. Madrid’s real estate market is one of the most stable and secure in Europe, offering a wide variety of options, from single-family homes to apartment buildings and commercial premises.
Another important sector is tourism, which is rated as a very good option. The city is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations, and its wide variety of cultural and historical attractions, as well as its rich nightlife and gastronomy, make it an ideal place to invest in hotels, hostels and restaurants. Obviously, each individual must be aware of his or her financial capacity and the risks involved in undertaking any type of investment, as well as the benefits of starting an investment in a particular location or area.
In addition, Madrid is home to some of the world’s leading international companies and organisations, making it an important business centre as mentioned above. Investors interested in investing in the business, technology or digital sector can find opportunities in a wide variety of industries, such as fashion, entertainment or the technology sector.
Investment projects by large companies investing in Madrid
Companies of notable relevance such as Google, Microsoft or IBM, have trusted in investing in Madrid to develop their projects, set up their businesses and make the necessary communications and deposits to obtain both social and monetary benefits by investing in the capital.
One of these projects is in Alcalá de Henares and is run by Google. According to the consultancy firm Implement Economics, the disbursement of these projects by the internet giant will be around 1.2 billion euros in the Spanish GDP (Gross Domestic Project). These are not insignificant figures that certify investing in Madrid as one of the best options that large companies consider in their range of options.
In addition, as we saw a few months ago, during October 2022, several high-level representatives of companies and governments met as part of the (CEAPI) Business Council Alliance for Ibero-America (Consejo Empresarial Alianza por Iberoamérica). The main topics they focused on were investment and the ins and outs of the economy and the future of finance.
During the event, values such as trust, the strengthening of business ties between Spain and America, as well as boosting the development of companies in Madrid, with opportunities for trade and business relations, were promoted.
The President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, ratified Madrid and Spain’s commitment to the Ibero-American Community. In addition, she confirmed that investing in Madrid is a good option for large companies and for those wishing to start a businesses in order to stimulate the economy and, in the process, make a profit.
