Why would anyone invest in another country (FDI)?

There are plenty of reasons–why would a foreign company invest in any local Company?
· There could be tax incentives,
· The company believes that doing a particular business will be more profitable in Bangladesh,
· There could be tax exemptions favorable to the company both in Bangladesh and in the company’s home country,
· Or, it might be up for some concessions in the home country as a part of the country’s trade agreement with Bangladesh.
· Or, the company might be aiming at starting operations in South Asia and Bangladesh is the most developing economy in this part of the world!

 

The reason could something else too–but mostly it is related to more business opportunities, tax benefits, more profitability etc.

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Define Foreign direct investment (FDI)

Foreign direct investment (FDI) is a direct investment into production or business in a country by an individual or company of another country, either by buying a company in the target country or by expanding operations of an existing business in that country. Foreign direct investment is in contrast to portfolio investment which is a passive investment in the securities of another country such as stocks and bonds.

Broadly, foreign direct investment includes "mergers and acquisitions, building new facilities, reinvesting profits earned from overseas operations and intra company loans". In a narrow sense, foreign direct investment refers just to building new facilities. The numerical FDI figures based on varied definitions are not easily comparable.

FDI is defined as the net inflows of investment (inflow minus outflow) to acquire a lasting management interest (10 percent or more of voting stock) in an enterprise operating in an economy other than that of the investor. FDI is the sum of equity capital, other long-term capital, and short-term capital as shown the balance of payments. FDI usually involves participation in management, joint-venture, transfer of technology and expertise.

There are two types of FDI: inward and outward, resulting in a net FDI inflow (positive or negative) and "stock of foreign direct investment", which is the cumulative number for a given period. Direct investment excludes investment through purchase of shares. FDI is one example of international factor movements.

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