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to understand the scale and direction of trends in the business environment.
Russia’s business environment is improving, thanks to investment in infrastructure and logistics, as well as ICT adoption and increasing internet penetration, which should strengthen its competitive stance in the region. However, prevalent…
Despite an improving performance globally, the business environment in Greece falls behind its Western European peers, dragged down by weak fiscal health, substantial corruption, bureaucratic hurdles and slow digitisation. Greece also continues to…
Starting a business remains difficult in Turkey, as the country lacks strength in some key areas of business operation, with lack of macroeconomic stability, a depreciating currency, a lack of skilled workers and low efficiency of customs and border…
Germany maintains a solid and competitive business environment, despite complex and costly procedures to start a business, and a heavy tax burden. A sound judicial system, a stable legal environment and high government integrity contribute to…
Strong infrastructure and a robust legal system help Denmark to stay ahead of other Western European economies, offering good conditions to start and run a business. The country’s main advantages are a highly skilled population, flexible labour…
The business environment in Ireland remained relatively competitive in 2021, thanks to its openness to foreign investment, economic stability, favourable tax environment, transparent judicial and regulatory systems, and well-defined property rights.…
Australia stands among the global leaders in major business and competitiveness rankings. Trusted regulatory environment, developed digital markets, educated workforce, good infrastructure network and relatively easy financing options are the main…
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…
Morocco remained an average performer in terms of Economic Freedom in 2021, scoring the worst in terms of Labour Freedom. Yet the country benefits from an improving business environment and favourable investment regulations, while attracting one of…
Taiwan ranked among the top 10 countries globally in the Index of Economic Freedom Ranking 2021. The country’s major strengths remained a highly skilled workforce, sound financial system and highly developed free-market economy. In addition, it has a…
The business environment in the UK remains one of the most favourable globally and regionally, thanks to its stable economy, transparent legal and regulatory systems, sound financial sector, advanced infrastructure and skilled human capital. While…
The business environment in the Philippines is still struggling with bureaucracy and erratic regulations, as well as inefficient logistics services. The country’s population remains largely unbanked, while roughly half does not have access to an…