Madrid’s economy is stable and continuously captures the attention of foreign investors. The city started to develop its industrial sector from the 20th century. The leading manufacturing industries included the production of chemicals, motor vehicles, leather goods, electronic devices, pharmaceutics, etc. Though nowadays, the local industry is diversified, the economy is dominated by the service sector. This sphere brings 85,9% of income to the regional budget; the industry sector takes 7,9% and the construction - 6,1%. The Spanish capital has a low unemployment rate(10,06%). Madrid concentrates a large number of financial and banking institutions on its territory. Hosting 17 universities and 30 research centres, the metropolis is one of the most notable educational hubs in the country. The metropolis hosts a wide range of trade markets annually and is a famous tourist destination. The well-developed transport infrastructure is an essential benefit for the local and foreign business proprietors.