Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you
to understa...
Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you
to understand the scale and direction of trends in the business environment.
Saudi Arabia remains an attractive business destination in the Middle East in terms of starting and operating a business, owing to improving judicial effectiveness, market liberalisation, economic diversification and a good quality of infrastructure.…
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…
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…
While microeconomic vulnerability hampers Mexico’s competitiveness on the Index of Economic Freedom ranking in 2021, the country benefits from trade liberalisation, especially the USMCA deal with the US and Canada. Nevertheless, an underfunded…
Given economic stability, a strong stance in R&D, sound infrastructure and skilled workforce, Belgium maintains its attractiveness for foreign investors. Thanks to a favourable location, high road density and excellent port infrastructure, Belgium…
High corruption levels, underdeveloped infrastructure and difficult access to financing are among the key obstacles to doing business in Bangladesh. The unproductive labour force is another major factor hindering faster economic development, partly…
Thailand continues to attract businesses with its increasing economic freedom, favourable financing environment and cost-effective labour force. The country’s government is looking to attract foreign investment in key economic growth fields through…
Poland’s strategic geographical position makes logistics and trade of key importance and a strength for the country, with exports accounting for a half of its GDP. Innovation is also a strength, with the budget for research and development as a…
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…
Qatar remains an attractive destination for business, ranking fourth in the Index of Economic Freedom 2021 in the Middle East and Africa region. A low tax burden, developed infrastructure, high participation in the network economy and a high labour…
Ethiopia ranks among the bottom third countries globally in the Economic Freedom Ranking, struggling with an unfavourable business environment, soaring skills shortages and underdeveloped infrastructure. However, as one of the largest African…
The Swiss business environment ranks among the leading globally, thanks to its stable economy, transparent legal system, sound financial sector and advanced infrastructure. Despite abolishing preferential tax treatment for foreign companies, the…
France ranked among the top 35 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2020, with quality infrastructure, strong innovation capabilities and trading conditions. Nevertheless, the country struggles with a heavy tax burden and rigid labour…
Widespread corruption and low government integrity continue to hamper Angola in the Economic Freedom Ranking. While market capitalisation is expanding in Angola, heavy constraints on the flow of investment capital hinder the investment environment.…