Portuguese region located in the Atlantic Ocean, Lisbon 1h20m
- Same time zone as London
- A modern economy based on international services (tourism: 28% and International Business Centre of Madeira: 21%)
- GDP per capita and productivity rate above the national average
- Bet on simplifying procedures and e-government
- Modern infrastructure
- Political and social stability
- International partnerships with local university (ex: Carnegie Mellon)
- Professional service providers highly specialized and efficient
- Skilled workforce, advanced language skills
- Ease in attracting human resources from outside
Further features:
- Quality of Life
- Safety, reduced crime
- Temperate
- Natural beauty
- Reduced operational costs
- Good hotels and accommodation facilities
