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.

Industry

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 4 countries in South America for Biotech / Life Sciences, sorted by Overall Score

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Argentina

South America
Worldwide
Overall Score
59
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 35%
Income Tax: 35%
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Colombia

South America
Worldwide
Overall Score
53
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 35%
Income Tax: 39%
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Costa Rica

South America
Territorial
Overall Score
51
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 30%
Income Tax: 25%
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Paraguay

South America
Territorial
Overall Score
48
Tax
Funding
Visa
Residency
Tax Res.
Practical
Remote
Family
Ecosystem
Corp Tax: 10%
Income Tax: 10%
Score guide:
75
70+ Excellent
55
40-69 Moderate
25
<40 Poor