Best Countries for Biotech / Life Sciences

23 countries scored for biotech / life sciences startups. Top score: 73 - Average: 61.

Drug development, medical devices, diagnostics, and life science tools. Regulatory pathway clarity and R&D credits drive location decisions.

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Industry-weighted scoring:Tax 8%Funding 12%Visa 5%Residency 5%Tax Res. 5%Practical 5%Remote Work 2%Family 8%Ecosystem 10%Regulatory Approval Pathway 15%Clinical Trial Environment 10%Patent Regime for Biologics 5%

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Showing 1 country in Central America for Biotech / Life Sciences, sorted by Overall Score

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Panama

Central America
Territorial
Overall Score
52
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 25%
Income Tax: 25%
Score guide:
75
70+ Excellent
55
40-69 Moderate
25
<40 Poor