A. M. 
The Ley Quincena 25 announced by President Nayib Bukele and approved by the Legislative Assembly, continues to gain support from the salvadoran private sector. Several national and international companies have confirmed their participation in the payment scheme, which aims to strengthen workers’ purchasing power and boost the economy, starting in january 2026.
According to a joint statement released by business associations, including the Asociación Salvadoreña de Industriales (ASI), Corporación de Exportadores de El Salvador (COEXPORT), Cámara de la Industria Textil, Confección y Zonas Francas (CAMTEX), Asociación de Distribuidores de El Salvador (ADES) and Asociación Azucarera de El Salvador, the productive sector recognizes the approach of the legislation and emphasizes that its implementation will be voluntary throughout 2026, becoming mandatory from 2027 onward.
The business associations indicated that this phased approach allows companies to analyze, evaluate, and adopt the measure according to their operational and financial realities, respecting the diversity of sectors that drive investment, formal employment, industry, and foreign trade. They also expressed confidence that the law can become a driving force for the national economy.
Companies that have already confirmed their participation
In parallel with the support from the business associations, numerous companies have publicly announced their intention to join the Ley Quincena 25, some even from the first year of its voluntary implementation.
Among the first to confirm is Super Selectos, which highlighted its commitment to dignified work and the well-being of its employees, emphasizing its role as one of the largest private-sector employers in El Salvador.
Companies from various sectors have also announced their participation, including Davivienda, Banco Cuscatlán, Tigo El Salvador, Inversiones OMNI, La Constancia, PAN SINAÍ, Tucson, Shrimp Factory, Empresas ADOC, Almacenes Tropigas, and Lácteos San Julián.
Corporación Multi Inversiones (CMI) has also joined this group, confirming its participation via social media. The conglomerate manages widely recognized brands in the country such as Pollo Campero, Don Pollo, Pollo Indio, Molinos Modernos, Alianza, La Siciliana, Cantonesa, Fama, Del Comal, Rufo, Can Can, and Galletas Dino, among others.
More sectors are joining
The list of companies that have confirmed their participation continues to grow and includes Laboratorios Suizos, Repsa, Little Caesars Pizza, Dental Studio, Clínica Dental Tu Sonría, Grupo Unicomer (Unicomer), La Morena, DLC, Pizza Hut, Starbucks, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), Wendy’s and China Wok.
In the restaurant and entertainment sector, Soho Japanese Fusion, Olive Garden, Polanco and La Clásica have also joined.
Also confirmed are H&M Servicios Corporativos Integrados, Urbánica, Velones, (a company specializing in scented candles), Almacenes Bomba, and the congregation of the Tabernáculo Bíblico Bautista “Amigos de Israel” (Taber), reflecting the diversity of organizations supporting the measure.
Other entities that have ratified their participation include Laboratorio Ancalamo, Electrolab Medic, Farmacia San Nicolás, Premium Center, and Dollar City, as well as Davivienda and Cuscatlán, reaffirming the support of the financial sector.
In addition, the Empresa Transmisora de El Salvador (ETESAL) announced that it will also join the Ley Quincena 25, although it is a subsidiary of the Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Río Lempa (CEL).
With the growing support of companies in sectors such as banking, commerce, industry, food, services, energy, and entertainment, the Ley Quincena 25 is progressing as one of the most relevant labor and economic initiatives, aiming to improve working conditions and strengthen the country’s economic stability.
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