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Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you
to understand the scale and direction of trends in the business environment.
Pakistan’s business environment is limited by an unstable macroeconomic environment and prevalent corruption. Moreover, a difficult financing landscape, low digitalisation and a relatively weak labour market, with complex regulations and a…
Japan offers an attractive legal and regulatory climate, world-class digital and transport infrastructure, significant innovation capabilities and a highly skilled workforce. Moreover, the banking system remains stable, offering favourable lending…
Singapore has maintained its leading position as a prime location in which to do business. Its superior regulatory environment, low corruption and highly competitive tax rates offer a solid foundation to start a business, further facilitated by a…
Businesses in Romania face low institutional quality and relatively high corruption, as well as lengthy and expensive procedures for obtaining construction permits and getting electricity. In addition, Romania suffers from a severe brain drain and…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Bulgaria ranked among the top third countries in the Index of Economic Freedom in 2021, given its favourable investment climate, flexible labour market regulations and increasing investment in its transport infrastructure. While higher education…
Colombia has recorded a worsening business freedom ranking, owing to a heavy tax burden and prevailing corruption. Dealing with legal issues is becoming more straightforward for businesses; however, judicial independence and quality remains…
A tight labour market, persisting supply chain disruptions and elevated economic uncertainties cloud the business environment globally. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for businesses to transform, innovate and build resilience in the…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
In 2021, Egypt performed relatively poorly from a global perspective in terms of Business Freedom, with poor efficiency in the process for starting and operating a business. Moreover, the country’s workforce still lacks necessary digital skills,…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
A decreasing tax burden, relatively well-developed infrastructure, a good geographical location and increasing potential for innovations have increased business confidence in Hungary. However, the country’s business freedom and government spending…
The business environment continued to improve in Indonesia over 2021, including simplified business licensing. Recently implemented reforms are expected to increase labour market flexibility and improve the investment climate. Moreover, the…
Tanzania’s ranking in the Index of Economic Freedom was mediocre in 2021, dragged down by difficult trading across borders procedures and difficulties in starting and operating a business. Low ICT adoption and the absence of funds for innovation…
High inflation continues to be a major burden for businesses in Nigeria, hampering the country’s stance in the Economic Freedom ranking. The investment environment in Nigeria remains complicated, yet the country is among the global leaders in terms…