Dear Partners and Clients,
El Salvador is undergoing a period of transformation, with new legal frameworks, infrastructure projects, and urban development shaping the country’s future.
1. Law of Human Mobility – Household Goods and Vehicles
Returning Salvadoran families now benefit from expanded incentives:
- Import up to USD $100,000 in household goods per family, tax free
- Import up to USD $100,000 in work tools, tax free
- Import of up to 2 motor vehicles tax free, under the following conditions:
- Light passenger & cargo vehicles: up to 8 years old
- Electric & Hybrid vehicles: up to 7 years old
- Heavy passenger vehicles: up to 10 years old
- Heavy cargo vehicles: up to 15 years old
- Vehicles must remain under the same ownership for 2 years
Requirements include a sworn declaration before DGME, updated ID with Salvadoran address, a detailed inventory list, and original ownership documents.
2. Tourism and Hospitality Expansion
The country is attracting significant international investment:
- JW Marriott Hotel San Salvador, currently under construction, will bring luxury hospitality and international prestige.
- City Express by Marriott will introduce four properties in San Salvador and surrounding areas between 2025 and 2027, adding over 440 rooms for business and leisure travelers.
3. National Infrastructure and Sports
Construction is underway for the new National Stadium of El Salvador, designed to host international sporting and cultural events. This project positions El Salvador on the global stage for sports tourism and large-scale entertainment.
4. Urban and High-Rise Development
El Salvador is reshaping its skyline with modern, high-rise buildings and sustainable urban planning:
- Arela Tower, a 35-story residential building, will become the tallest in the country at 130 meters.
- More than 20 high-rise projects are in development, boosting residential and commercial capacity.
- New incentives provide up to 15 years of tax exemptions for developers of projects with 35 or more floors.
- Iconic buildings such as Torre Futura, Torre Millennium, and Torre El Pedregal continue to define San Salvador’s modern profile.
BFI El Salvador, member of WCAworld, IAM , Globalia, JCTrans, and POE Movers, is your strategic partner in logistics, customs brokerage, and international relocations. With BASC Certification and strong expertise in compliance, we ensure a seamless process for your shipments, household goods, and investment-related logistics.
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At BFI El Salvador, The Way to Move, The Way to Care, we support your relocation, trade, and investment needs as El Salvador moves into a new era of growth and opportunity.
Contact us: jrosa@bfielsalvador.com