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1. The Private Sector’s Contribution to Water Management: Re-Examining Corporate Purposes and Company Roles

Author

Peter Newborne and Nathaniel Mason

Subjects
Corporate purposes, company laws, water scarcities, stakeholders, partnerships, Hydraulic engineering, TC1-978
Abstract

Corporate water policies are evolving and practices developing, raising issues of what are appropriate private-sector roles in water management. Leaders of multinational companies have pledged to increase water use efficiencies in company plants/premises and down supply chains, while promoting partnerships in water management with a range of actors, public and private, including local communities. A set of questions is, here, posed for consideration by governments and communities, on the extent, limits and implications of private-sector involvement, particularly in contexts of water scarcity. While water specialists are accustomed to analysis of mandates of public institutions, many are much less familiar with the internal workings of corporations. Companies are legal and social constructs, operating within frameworks of company law and codes of stock exchanges. These set the normative parameters of what each company is for, and for whom, and help explain the underlying motivations and priorities of each. To illustrate corporate purposes and degrees of responsiveness to different stakeholders, example company models are cited. Company statements mixing commercial and philanthropic messages risk confusing company roles. Corporate actions need to match companies’ internal characteristics to 'do what it says on the inside of the corporate tin'. Partnerships can, potentially, offer an alternative normative framework for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth.

Published
2012

2. The Private Sector's Contribution to Water Management: Re-Examining Corporate Purposes and Company Role.

Author

Newborne, Peter and Mason, Nathaniel

Abstract

Corporate water policies are evolving and practices developing, raising issues of what are appropriate private-sector roles in water management. Leaders of multinational companies have pledged to increase water use efficiencies in company plants/premises and down supply chains, while promoting partnerships in water management with a range of actors, public and private, including local communities. A set of questions is, here, posed for consideration by governments and communities, on the extent, limits and implications of private-sector involvement, particularly in contexts of water scarcity. While water specialists are accustomed to analysis of mandates of public institutions, many are much less familiar with the internal workings of corporations. Companies are legal and social constructs, operating within frameworks of company law and codes of stock exchanges. These set the normative parameters of what each company is for, and for whom, and help explain the underlying motivations and priorities of each. To illustrate corporate purposes and degrees of responsiveness to different stakeholders, example company models are cited. Company statements mixing commercial and philanthropic messages risk confusing company roles. Corporate actions need to match companies' internal characteristics to 'do what it says on the inside of the corporate tin'. Partnerships can, potentially, offer an alternative normative framework for achieving sustainable and inclusive growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2012

3. Corporate Social Responsibility and the Legal Regulation in Nigeria.

Author

Mordi, Chima, Opeyemi, Iroye Samuel, Tonbara, Mordi, and Ojo, Stella

Subjects
SOCIAL responsibility of business, CORPORATION law, BUSINESS enterprise laws, BUSINESS ethics
Abstract

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Published
2012

4. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Southern African Development Community

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, TAX, PUBLIC SALE, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, CREDITOR, LEGAL INSTRUMENTS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU, RETURNS, SHAREHOLDER, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, OPTIONS, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, CHECK, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, MORTGAGE, CORPORATE TAX RATES, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAUS, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMPANY LAW, MINORITY INVESTOR, INSTRUMENTS, COMPLIANCE COSTS, PENSION FUND CONTRIBUTION, MORTGAGES, DEBT, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, DEBTS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TAX RATE, BAILIFFS, COMPLIANCE – COST, PRIVATE PROPERTY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, TARIFFS, CREDIT INFORMATION, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, STAMP DUTIES, RESERVE, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, TAXES, PRIVATE CREDIT, WAREHOUSES, ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS, COMPANY LAWS, PROFITS, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, COMMERCIAL BANKS, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, FUTURE, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANK DEPOSIT, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, OBLIGATIONS OF CREDITORS, NATIONAL SECURITY, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, CHECKS, NOTARIES, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Southern African Development Community (SADC). It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), European Union (EU), Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA). The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

5. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : The G7+

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, TAX EXEMPTIONS, TAX, PUBLIC SALE, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, MOVABLE PROPERTY REGISTRIES, CREDITOR, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, SECURITY INTEREST, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, COMMERCIAL CODE, RETURNS, SHAREHOLDER, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, OPTIONS, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, MORTGAGE, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, MINORITY INVESTOR, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MORTGAGES, DEBT, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, DEBTS, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, INVESTMENT PROJECTS, COMPLIANCE – COST, PROPERTIES, BANK ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, WITHHOLDING TAX, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, REGISTRY SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, TARIFFS, CREDIT INFORMATION, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, TAXES, PRIVATE CREDIT, WAREHOUSES, ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS, COMPANY LAWS, PROFITS, TRANSACTIONS LAW, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, FUTURE, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, CORPORATE TAX RATE, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, CHECKS, NOTARIES, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business.This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in The g7 . It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

6. Corporate Sector Accounting and Auditing in the Acquis Communautaire : A Building Block of the Internal Market

Author

World Bank

Subjects
SECURITIES REGULATORS, TRADE LIBERALIZATION, INVESTMENT, INCORPORATION, AUDITOR INDEPENDENCE, INDEPENDENCE REQUIREMENTS, MARKET COMPETITION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, TREATIES, PARTNERSHIP, LEGAL PERSON, SHAREHOLDERS, COMPANY LAW DIRECTIVES, SMALL COMPANIES, SOCIETIES, SECOND COMPANY LAW DIRECTIVE, ASSOCIATIONS, AUDIT COMMITTEE, STAKEHOLDERS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, CORPORATE SCANDALS, COOP, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES, DISCLOSURE ISSUE, CIVIL LIABILITY, TAKEOVERS, PROTECTION OF INVESTORS, ASSOCIATION, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS, SHAREHOLDER, COOPERATIVE, INVESTORS, COMPANY, FINANCIAL MARKET, BANK, TREATY, PRIVATE COMPANY, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, REGULATORY REGIME, EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ADOPTION, LIVING STANDARDS, COMPANIES, COURT OF AUDITORS, LIMITED, COMMERCIAL LAW, FINANCE, LEGAL ENTITY, MEMBER STATE, TAKEOVER, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ASSET MANAGEMENT, LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK, EQUAL TREATMENT, MUTUAL RECOGNITION, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES, INVESTOR PROTECTION, COMPANY LAW, BOARD MEMBERS, UNLIMITED COMPANIES, STATES, MARKET, TRUST, INVESTIGATION, FINANCIAL INFORMATION, SMALLER COMPANIES, MAJORITY VOTE, DISCIPLINARY SYSTEMS, PARTNERSHIPS, SERIES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE INITIATIVES, LIMITED LIABILITY, ACCOUNTING, SHAREHOLDERS’ MEETINGS, CONSOLIDATION, INDUSTRIAL POLICY, PUBLIC COMPANY, COLLECTIVE, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, STATE, LIABILITY, COMPANY LAW HARMONIZATION, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, BORDER MERGERS, REFERENDA, BANKS, COMPANIES WITH LIMITED LIABILITY, MERGERS, LEGAL PERSONS, UNION, PRIVATE COMPANIES, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY INTERESTS, INCORPORATED, ORGANIZATION, COMPANY LAW DIRECTIVE, REFERENDUM, NATURAL PERSONS, FUTURE, CORPORATE BOARD, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE CODE, INDEPENDENT OVERSIGHT, CONFLICT OF INTERESTS, LARGE COMPANIES, PERSONS, CASH FLOW STATEMENT, COOPERATIVES, LEGAL PERSONALITY, SUBSIDIARY, PUBLIC COMPANIES, MARKET INTEGRATION, MEMBER STATES, ACQUISITION, COOPERATION AGREEMENT, TAKEOVER BID, PARENT COMPANY, AUDIT COMMITTEES, INDIVIDUALS, DIRECTORS, SUBSIDIARIES, FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE, UNIVERSITY, FINANCIAL REPORT, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL
Abstract

This guide is designed to ensure that a comprehensive overview of the relevant provisions of the acquis communautaire is available to policymakers, regulators, and other stakeholders in countries with a European vocation or those simply wishing to take the European Union (EU) regulatory model into account when devising their own national approaches. This guide outlines and summarizes the EU legislative framework governing corporate sector accounting and auditing. The guide begins by giving a brief history and overview of the EU, its institutions, and legislative processes in section one. In section two, the guide focuses on the development of the internal market, particularly in the areas of financial market integration and company law harmonization. Section three addresses the harmonization of accounting and auditing in the EU. Section four looks at the most pressing accounting and auditing issues for the EU.

Published
2016

7. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : European Union

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
INVESTMENT, PUBLIC SALE, SALES AGREEMENT, SHAREHOLDERS, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, ENFORCEMENT PROCESS, PAPER CERTIFICATE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENTS, BANK LOAN, PLEDGE, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, RETURNS, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, SHARES, TRANSACTIONS, INFORMATION ON BORROWERS, BROKER, TRADE CREDITORS, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, CORPORATE TAX RATES, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, ELECTRONIC AUCTION, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWERS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, AUCTION, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, PROPERTY RIGHTS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, SWAPS, CADASTRE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTOR, MORTGAGES, STAMP DUTY, DEBT RESTRUCTURING, ORIGINAL ASSET, DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM, PROPERTY, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE – COST, PROPERTIES, FIXED ASSETS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, BANKRUPTCY, TAX OBLIGATIONS, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, LENDERS, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC SALES, CREDIT BUREAUS, REVENUE, CURRENCY, BAILIFF, PRIVATE CREDIT, BANKRUPTCY COURT, OPTION, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, DEED, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, TRADING, FINANCIAL HEALTH, NOTARY PUBLIC, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, DEBT-EQUITY SWAPS, DEBTORS, NOTARIES, LOCAL CURRENCY, NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENT, STAMP DUTY RATE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION, WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, TAX, DEBT-EQUITY, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, CREDITOR, LENDING, BROKERS, ARBITRATION, SECURITY INTEREST, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, PLEDGES, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, GOODS, EQUITY SWAPS, LOANS, TAX ON INTEREST INCOME, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, SETTLEMENT, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CHECK, FORECLOSURE, PAYMENT SYSTEM, TARIFF, REGISTRATION FEE, PAYMENT SYSTEMS, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LEVIES, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, LEGAL RIGHTS, DEFAULTS, COMPLIANCE COSTS, DEBT, BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES, AMOUNT OF CREDIT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, CREDIT HISTORIES, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, LIMITED LIABILITY, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, TARIFFS, SECURITY AGREEMENT, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, RESERVE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, TAXES, EQUITY, WAREHOUSES, COMPANY LAWS, DEFAULT, PROFITS, INTERNATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEES, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT SOURCE, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, CORPORATE TAX RATE, INTEREST INCOME, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, CONVERSION, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, CHECKS, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in European Union (EU). It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Europe and Central Asia (ECA), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Latin America and OECD High Income.. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

8. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Arab World

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, TAX EXEMPTIONS, TAX, PUBLIC SALE, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, CREDITOR, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, INVESTING, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, SECURITY INTEREST, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, COMMERCIAL CODE, RETURNS, SHAREHOLDER, RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, SHARES, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT, MOVABLE PROPERTY, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, PAYMENT SYSTEM, MORTGAGE, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, PAYMENT SYSTEMS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, MINORITY INVESTOR, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MORTGAGES, DEBT, BANKING SECTOR, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, NO-OBJECTION CERTIFICATES, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TAX RATE, INVESTMENT PROJECTS, COMPLIANCE – COST, BANK ACCOUNT, STANDARD CONTRACT, PRIVATE PROPERTY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, TAX REGIME, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, TARIFFS, CREDIT INFORMATION, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, TAXES, PRIVATE CREDIT, WAREHOUSES, MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS, COMPANY LAWS, DEFAULT, OPTION, PROFITS, TRADE FINANCE, LOAN, BANK CREDIT, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, NONPERFORMING LOANS, FUTURE, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, MICROFINANCE, CONTRACT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, LIEN, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM, CREDIT SOURCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, CORPORATE TAX RATE, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, CHECKS, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Arab World. It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Europe and Central Asia (ECA), Latin America and OECD High Income.. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

9. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : OECD High Income

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
INVESTMENT, PUBLIC SALE, SALES AGREEMENT, SHAREHOLDERS, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, ENFORCEMENT PROCESS, PAPER CERTIFICATE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENTS, BANK LOAN, PLEDGE, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, RETURNS, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, BONDS, TRANSACTIONS, BROKER, TRADE CREDITORS, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, CORPORATE TAX RATES, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWERS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, PROPERTY RIGHTS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, SWAPS, CADASTRE, BALANCE SHEET, INVESTOR PROTECTION, COMPANY LAW, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTOR, MORTGAGES, STAMP DUTY, DEBT RESTRUCTURING, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, PROPERTY, TAX RATE, JOINT STOCK COMPANIES, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE – COST, PROPERTIES, BANK ACCOUNT, FIXED ASSETS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, BANKRUPTCY, TAX OBLIGATIONS, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, LENDERS, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, HOUSING BONDS, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, REVENUE, CURRENCY, PRIVATE CREDIT, OPTION, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, DEED, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, REPAYMENT, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, TRADING, FINANCIAL HEALTH, NOTARY PUBLIC, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, DEBT-EQUITY SWAPS, DEBTORS, NOTARIES, LOCAL CURRENCY, STAMP DUTY RATE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION, WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, TAX, DEBT-EQUITY, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, UNSECURED CREDITORS, CREDITOR, LENDING, BROKERS, SECURITY INTEREST, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, PLEDGES, NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENTS, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, GOODS, EQUITY SWAPS, LOANS, TAX ON INTEREST INCOME, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CHECK, FORECLOSURE, PAYMENT SYSTEM, TARIFF, REGISTRATION FEE, PAYMENT SYSTEMS, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LEVIES, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, LEGAL RIGHTS, DEFAULTS, SECURITIES LAW, PAYMENT HISTORY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, DEBT, BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES, AMOUNT OF CREDIT, PERSONAL PROPERTY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, RETURN, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, ENFORCEABILITY, LIMITED LIABILITY, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, TARIFFS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, RESERVE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, TAXES, EQUITY, WAREHOUSES, COMPANY LAWS, DEFAULT, PROFITS, INTERNATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEES, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT SOURCE, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, CORPORATE TAX RATE, INTEREST INCOME, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, CONVERSION, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, CHECKS, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in OECD High Income. It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: European Union (EU), East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Europe and Central Asia (ECA), South Asia (SA) and Latin America.. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

10. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Landlocked Economies

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
TAX PROVISIONS, INVESTMENT, PUBLIC SALE, REAL ESTATE REGISTRY, SALES AGREEMENT, SHAREHOLDERS, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, ENFORCEMENT PROCESS, PAPER CERTIFICATE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENTS, RIGHTS OF CREDITORS, BANK LOAN, PLEDGE, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, COMMERCIAL CODE, RETURNS, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, SHARES, TRANSACTIONS, BROKER, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWERS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, AUCTION, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, SMALL BUSINESSES, PROPERTY RIGHTS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, CADASTRE, COURT SUPERVISION, INVESTOR PROTECTION, COMPANY LAW, INFORMATION SYSTEM, MINORITY INVESTOR, MORTGAGES, STAMP DUTY, GUARANTEES, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, PROPERTY, DEBTS, AUCTIONS, LOCAL MARKET, TAX RATE, BAILIFFS, JOINT STOCK COMPANIES, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE – COST, PROPERTIES, BANK ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, BANKRUPTCY, TAX OBLIGATIONS, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, LENDERS, LENDER, PAYMENT IN KIND, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, REVENUE, CURRENCY, BAILIFF, PRIVATE CREDIT, OPTION, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, FUTURE, DEED, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, TRADING, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, NOTARY PUBLIC, DEBTORS, NOTARIES, LOCAL CURRENCY, NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENT, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION, WAREHOUSE, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, VALUATION, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, BROKERAGE, CREDITOR, LEGAL INSTRUMENTS, UNSECURED CLAIMS, LENDING, INVESTING, BROKERS, SECURITY INTEREST, SHAREHOLDER, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, CORPORATE INSOLVENCY, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT, CHECK, FORECLOSURE, PAYMENT SYSTEM, TARIFF, REGISTRATION FEE, PAYMENT SYSTEMS, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, LENDING DECISIONS, ESTATE REGISTRY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, LEGAL RIGHTS, DEFAULTS, INSTRUMENTS, COMPLIANCE COSTS, DEBT, AMOUNT OF CREDIT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, LIMITED LIABILITY, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, TARIFFS, SECURITY AGREEMENT, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, RESERVE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, CREDIT REPORTING, TAXES, CREDIT REPORTING SYSTEM, WAREHOUSES, ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS, COMPANY LAWS, DEFAULT, PROFITS, COMMERCIAL BANKS, INTERNATIONAL BANK, TRUSTEES, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES, ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM, CREDIT SOURCE, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, CREDITOR RIGHTS, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, PUBLIC REGISTRATION, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, CONVERSION, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, CIVIL CODE, CHECKS, SHARE, PLEDGE LAW, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, TAX CODE
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Landlocked Economies. It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

11. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Sub-Saharan Africa

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
INVESTMENT, PUBLIC SALE, SALES AGREEMENT, SHAREHOLDERS, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, ENFORCEMENT PROCESS, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, INVESTMENTS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, COMMERCIAL CODE, RETURNS, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, SHARES, TRANSACTIONS, BROKER, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, CORPORATE TAX RATES, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWERS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CADASTRE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, COMPANY LAW, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTOR, MORTGAGES, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, PROPERTY, DEBTS, TAX RATE, BAILIFFS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE – COST, PROPERTIES, BANK ACCOUNT, FIXED ASSETS, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, BANKRUPTCY, TAX OBLIGATIONS, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, LENDERS, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, STAMP DUTIES, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, REVENUE, CURRENCY, PERSONAL LOANS, PRIVATE CREDIT, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, FUTURE, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, TRADING, OBLIGATIONS OF CREDITORS, DEBTORS, NOTARIES, LOCAL CURRENCY, NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENT, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION, WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, VALUATION, TAX, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, CREDITOR, LEGAL INSTRUMENTS, LENDING, BROKERS, SECURITY INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, OPTIONS, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, CORPORATE INSOLVENCY, SETTLEMENT, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CHECK, FORECLOSURE, TARIFF, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAUS, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INSTRUMENTS, COMPLIANCE COSTS, PENSION FUND CONTRIBUTION, DEBT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, LIMITED LIABILITY, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, REGISTRY SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, TARIFFS, SECURITY AGREEMENT, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, RESERVE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, CREDIT REPORTING, TAXES, CREDIT REPORTING SYSTEM, WAREHOUSES, ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS, COMPANY LAWS, PROFITS, COMMERCIAL BANKS, INTERNATIONAL BANK, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANK DEPOSIT, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES, ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM, CREDIT SOURCE, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, CHECKS, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

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2016

12. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, TAX, PUBLIC SALE, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, CREDITOR, LEGAL INSTRUMENTS, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, SECURITY INTEREST, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, COMMERCIAL CODE, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU, RETURNS, SHAREHOLDER, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, OPTIONS, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, SHARES, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, CORPORATE INSOLVENCY, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, CHECK, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, MORTGAGE, CORPORATE TAX RATES, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAUS, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMPANY LAW, MINORITY INVESTOR, INSTRUMENTS, COMPLIANCE COSTS, PENSION FUND CONTRIBUTION, MORTGAGES, DEBT, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, DEBTS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TAX RATE, BAILIFFS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE – COST, BANK ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, TARIFFS, CREDIT INFORMATION, SECURITY AGREEMENT, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, CREDIT REPORTING, TAXES, PRIVATE CREDIT, CREDIT REPORTING SYSTEM, WAREHOUSES, ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS, COMPANY LAWS, PROFITS, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, COMMERCIAL BANKS, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, FUTURE, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, OBLIGATIONS OF CREDITORS, NATIONAL SECURITY, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, CHECKS, NOTARIES, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENT, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: Europe and Central Asia (ECA), Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Organization for the Harmonization of Business Law in Africa (OHADA) and OECD High Income.. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

13. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : East Asia and the Pacific

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, TAX, PUBLIC SALE, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, MOVABLE PROPERTY REGISTRIES, CREDITOR, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, SECURITY INTEREST, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, RETURNS, JUSTICE SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, EXCHANGE COMMISSION, CHECK, MOVABLE PROPERTY, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, PAYMENT SYSTEM, MORTGAGE, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SMALL BUSINESSES, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, MINORITY INVESTOR, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MORTGAGES, DEBT, STAMP DUTY, GUARANTEES, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, DEBTS, RETURN, TAX RATE, JOINT STOCK COMPANIES, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, TAX INCENTIVES, COMPLIANCE – COST, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, TAX REGIMES, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, WITHHOLDING TAX, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, REGISTRY SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, TARIFFS, CREDIT INFORMATION, SECURITY AGREEMENT, AMORTIZATION, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, RESERVE, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, TAXES, PRIVATE CREDIT, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, ASSET MANAGERS, WAREHOUSES, COMPANY LAWS, PROFITS, DEBENTURE, TRANSACTIONS LAW, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, TRUSTEES, FUTURE, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, CREDIT SOURCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, PROCEEDS OF COLLATERAL, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, CHECKS, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, TAX CONCESSIONS, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business.This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in East Asia and the Pacific (EAP). It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: Europe and Central Asia (ECA), European Union (EU), Latin America, South Asia (SA) and OECD High Income.. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

14. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Europe and Central Asia

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
TAX PROVISIONS, INVESTMENT, PUBLIC SALE, REAL ESTATE REGISTRY, SALES AGREEMENT, SHAREHOLDERS, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, ENFORCEMENT PROCESS, INVESTMENTS, RIGHTS OF CREDITORS, BANK LOAN, PLEDGE, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, COMMERCIAL CODE, RETURNS, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, SHARES, TRANSACTIONS, INFORMATION ON BORROWERS, BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURE, BROKER, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, CORPORATE TAX RATES, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, ELECTRONIC AUCTION, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWERS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, AUCTION, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, ELECTRONIC AUCTIONS, SMALL BUSINESSES, INTANGIBLE ASSETS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CADASTRE, COURT SUPERVISION, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTOR, MORTGAGES, GUARANTEES, ORIGINAL ASSET, DISTRIBUTION OF CREDIT, MARKET, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEM, PROPERTY, DEBTS, AUCTIONS, TAX RATE, BAILIFFS, JOINT STOCK COMPANIES, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE – COST, PROPERTIES, BANK ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, BANKRUPTCY, TAX OBLIGATIONS, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, LENDERS, LENDER, PAYMENT IN KIND, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, PUBLIC SALES, CREDIT BUREAUS, REVENUE, CURRENCY, BAILIFF, PRIVATE CREDIT, BANKRUPTCY COURT, OPTION, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, DEED, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, TRADING, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, NOTARY PUBLIC, DEBTORS, NOTARIES, LOCAL CURRENCY, NOTARIZATION REQUIREMENT, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION, WAREHOUSE, DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, TAX, INVENTORY, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, BROKERAGE, CREDITOR, UNSECURED CLAIMS, LENDING, INVESTING, BROKERS, ARBITRATION, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, RESERVES, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, SETTLEMENT, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, RISK MANAGEMENT, CHECK, FORECLOSURE, PAYMENT SYSTEM, TARIFF, REGISTRATION FEE, PAYMENT SYSTEMS, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, LENDING DECISIONS, ESTATE REGISTRY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, LEGAL RIGHTS, COMPLIANCE COSTS, DEBT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, CREDIT HISTORIES, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, LIMITED LIABILITY, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, TARIFFS, SECURITY AGREEMENT, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, TAXES, WAREHOUSES, ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS, COMPANY LAWS, DEFAULT, PROFITS, INTERNATIONAL BANK, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT SOURCE, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, CREDITOR RIGHTS, INTEREST, INTANGIBLE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, INTEREST INCOME, PUBLIC REGISTRATION, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, CIVIL CODE, CHECKS, SHARE, PLEDGE LAW, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT, TAX CODE
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Europe and Central Asia (ECA). It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: European Union (EU), Latin America, East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and OECD High Income.. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

15. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Small Island States

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, TAX, PUBLIC SALE, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, MOVABLE PROPERTY REGISTRIES, CREDITOR, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, LIQUIDATIONS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, STOCK, SECURITY INTEREST, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAU, RETURNS, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, SHARES, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CHECK, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, MORTGAGE, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, CREDIT INFORMATION BUREAUS, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMPANY LAW, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTOR, COMPLIANCE COSTS, PENSION FUND CONTRIBUTION, MORTGAGES, DEBT, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, DEBTS, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TAX RATE, BAILIFFS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, TAX INCENTIVES, COMPLIANCE – COST, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, WITHHOLDING TAX, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, REGISTRY SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, TARIFFS, CREDIT INFORMATION, SECURITY AGREEMENT, AMORTIZATION, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, STAMP DUTIES, RESERVE, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, CREDIT REPORTING, PERSONAL LOANS, TAXES, PRIVATE CREDIT, WAREHOUSES, COMPANY LAWS, PROFITS, DEBENTURE, TRANSACTIONS LAW, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, TRUSTEES, FUTURE, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, PROCEEDS OF COLLATERAL, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, OBLIGATIONS OF CREDITORS, NATIONAL SECURITY, TAX CREDIT, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, CHECKS, NOTARIES, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, TAX CONCESSIONS, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Small Island States. It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: Caribbean States, Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), East Asia and the Pacific (EAP), Latin America and Southern African Development Community (SADC).. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

16. Doing Business Regional Profile 2016 : Latin America and Caribbean

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, VALUATION, TAX, PUBLIC SALE, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIQUIDATION, CREDITOR, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, RIGHTS OF CREDITORS, LIQUIDATIONS, INVESTING, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, DUE DILIGENCE, STOCK, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, RETURNS, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, OPTIONS, GUARANTEE, DEBTOR, SHARES, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, ELECTRONIC PAYMENT SYSTEMS, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CHECK, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, PAYMENT SYSTEM, MORTGAGE, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, PAYMENT SYSTEMS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, DEPOSITS, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, AUCTION, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, INFORMATION SYSTEM, COMPANY LAW, INCOME TAXES, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTOR, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MORTGAGES, DEBT, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, MARKET, BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, DEBTS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, RETURN, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE – COST, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, CREDIT PROVIDERS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, WITHHOLDING TAX, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, TAX OBLIGATIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, TARIFFS, CREDIT INFORMATION, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, RESERVE, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, GOOD, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, CREDIT REPORTING, TAXES, PRIVATE CREDIT, MOVABLE ASSET, WAREHOUSES, COMPANY LAWS, DEFAULT, OPTION, PROFITS, TRANSACTIONS LAW, LOAN, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, TRUSTEES, FUTURE, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, CONTRACT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT HISTORY, CENTRAL BANKS, ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, TAX CREDIT, LEGAL RIGHTS OF CREDITORS, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, MOVABLE ASSET REGISTRY, CHECKS, NOTARIES, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. Doing Business 2016 presents the data for the labor market regulation indicators in an annex. The report does not present rankings of economies on labor market regulation indicators or include the topic in the aggregate distance to frontier score or ranking on the ease of doing business. This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in Latin America and Caribbean (LAC). It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January–December 2014).

Published
2016

17. Corporate Sector Accounting and Auditing in the EU Acquis Communautaire, 3rd Edition

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
TRADE LIBERALIZATION, MARKET ACCESS, INVESTMENT, VALUATION, MARKET COMPETITION, TAX, TREATIES, BUDGET, INSURANCE COMPANIES, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, INFLATION, INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL MARKETS, BANKING UNION, CREDITOR, OPEN MARKET, AUDIT COMMITTEE, INVESTMENTS, INSURANCE POLICIES, INSTRUMENT, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, ACCOUNTING STANDARD, FINANCIAL CRISIS, STOCK, PROTECTION OF INVESTORS, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS, SHAREHOLDER, RISK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, PENSION, INVESTORS, OPTIONS, GUARANTEE, SHARES, FINANCIAL MARKET, SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY, RESERVES, TRANSACTIONS, FRAUD, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, TREATY, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TAX COLLECTION, EXCHANGE COMMISSION, ACCOUNTING STANDARDS, RISK MANAGEMENT, BANKING CRISIS, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, CREDIT INSTITUTIONS, BANK ACCOUNTS, FINANCIAL MARKETS, PENSIONS, SOLVENCY, LIVING STANDARDS, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, MARKETS, INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY, CREDITORS, PROFIT, FINANCE, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENT, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SMALL BUSINESSES, HEDGE, FORWARD RATE, LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORKS, LEVIES, LIABILITIES, STOCK EXCHANGE, MARKET INFRASTRUCTURES, BALANCE SHEET, ISSUERS OF SECURITIES, INVESTOR PROTECTION, COMPANY LAW, PROFESSIONAL INVESTORS, INSTRUMENTS, SMALL BUSINESS, DEBT, ACCOUNTING FRAMEWORK, LEGAL INSTRUMENT, GUARANTEES, BANKING SECTOR, MONETARY ASSETS, MARKET, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, PUBLIC REGISTER, FINANCIAL RISK, CASH FLOW, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, FINANCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, PEER PRESSURE, FINANCIAL INFORMATION, FAIR VALUE, CAPITAL MARKET, FIXED ASSETS, CREDIBILITY, FOREIGN EXCHANGE, GOVERNMENT FUNDING, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, ACCOUNTING, PORTFOLIOS, INCOME TAX, SECURITY, DERIVATIVES, ARBITRAGE, CAPITAL MARKETS, SECURITIES MARKETS, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, FINANCIAL SYSTEM, RESERVE, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, GOOD, FINANCIAL STABILITY, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, HOLDINGS, REFERENDA, EQUITY, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS, MARKET CONDITIONS, DEBT SECURITIES, INTERNATIONAL STANDARD, HUMAN RESOURCES, COMPANY LAWS, DEFAULT, OPTION, PROFITS, REFERENDUM, SUPERVISORY BOARD, LOSS STATEMENT, SECURITIES, INTERNATIONAL BANK, ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT, FUTURE, PRUDENTIAL SUPERVISION, CONFLICT OF INTERESTS, ISSUANCE, INVESTMENT BANK, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, INVESTMENT FUNDS, MARKET INTEGRATION, INTEREST, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, SUPERVISORY AUTHORITIES, AUDIT COMMITTEES, SHARE, FOREIGN CURRENCY, MARKET ECONOMY, LEVEL PLAYING FIELD, FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS, ACCRUAL ACCOUNTING, REGULATORY STANDARDS, INTERNATIONAL CAPITAL, EXPENDITURE, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This report reflects significant changes in European Union (EU) corporate financial reporting since 2011. In June 2013, a new accounting directive was adopted, replacing the fourth and seventh directives on company law. A directive amending the 2006 audit directive and a new audit regulation addressing oversight of the most significant audits were adopted in April 2014. The new legislation, summarized in this guide, is a result of several years of drafting and discussions following the financial crisis of 2008 and it represent a landmark in the EU’s efforts to strengthen its corporate sector accounting and auditing. The accounting directive seeks to enhance the quality of financial reporting and expand it, especially with regard to public interest entities, while reducing the administrative burden for smaller companies. The new audit reporting requirements introduced by the regulation are expected to increase the usefulness of statutory audits of public interest entities, such as listed companies, credit institutions, and insurance undertakings, and reduce risks of excessive familiarity between statutory auditors and their clients, encourage professional skepticism, and limit conflicts of interest. The audit directive and the regulation will bring more consistency in audit oversight and quality assurance systems across Europe. Implementation will involve significant challenges and require increased resources to ensure systems function effectively.

Published
2016

18. Doing Business Economy Profile 2016 : Ukraine

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, COLLATERAL LAW, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, TAX RATES, INVESTMENT, REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PUBLIC SALE, TAX, BUDGET, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, JUDICIAL PROCESSES, SALES AGREEMENT, SHAREHOLDERS, MOVABLE ASSETS, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, TAX CREDITS, LIQUIDATION, INFLATION, CREDITOR, LENDING, INVESTMENTS, INSTRUMENT, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, STOCK, ARBITRATION, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, RETURNS, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, PENSION, INVESTORS, COLLATERAL, GUARANTEE, SHARES, DEBTOR, TRANSACTIONS, RESERVES, FRAUD, GOODS, LOANS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, BROKER, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, CHECK, MOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERESTS, TRANSPARENCY, FORECLOSURE, MORTGAGE, SOLVENCY, LAND PARCEL, TARIFF, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, BENEFICIARY, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, BORROWERS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, LAND OWNERSHIP, MARKETS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CREDITORS, PROFIT, NOTARY, AUCTION, FINANCE, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, LABOR MARKET, CREDIT BUREAU, STOCK EXCHANGE, JOINT STOCK COMPANY, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, MINORITY INVESTOR, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MORTGAGES, DEBT, GUARANTEES, MARKET, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, LOAN AMOUNTS, LOCAL BUSINESSES, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, PROPERTY, DEBTS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, RETURN, TAX RATE, NATIONAL BANK, LAND TITLE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, INFLATION INDEX, COMPLIANCE – COST, PROPERTIES, BANK ACCOUNT, PRIVATE PROPERTY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, EXCHANGE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LEGAL SYSTEM, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, SECURITY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, TARIFFS, CREDITWORTHINESS, POSSESSORY SECURITY, LIABILITY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EXCHANGE RATE, EQUIPMENT, CREDIT BUREAUS, INSURANCE, REVENUE, CURRENCY, TURNOVER, TAXES, MARKET PRICE, WAREHOUSES, ORIGINAL ASSETS, INVESTOR PARTICIPATION, COMPANY LAWS, OPTION, PROFITS, LOAN, EXPENDITURES, SECURITIES, REGULATORY PRACTICE, INTERNATIONAL BANK, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, TRUSTEES, FUTURE, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, REAL PROPERTY, CONTRACT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, CREDIT HISTORY, PAYMENT ORDERS, CENTRAL BANKS, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, CONTRACTS, INVESTOR, JUDICIAL ENFORCEMENT, INTEREST, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRADING, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATIONAL SECURITY, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, LOCAL BUSINESS, LEVY, REVENUES, FINANCIAL STATEMENT, DEBTORS, CHECKS, NOTARIES, SHARE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LOCAL CURRENCY, LIENS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, TAX CODE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This economy profile for Doing Business 2016 presents the 11 Doing Business indicators for Ukraine. To allow for useful comparison, the profile also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. Doing Business 2016 is the 13th edition in a series of annual reports measuring the regulations that enhance business activity and those that constrain it. Economies are ranked on their ease of doing business; for 2015 Ukraine ranks 83. A high ease of doing business ranking means the regulatory environment is more conducive to the starting and operation of a local firm. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 189 economies from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe and over time. Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting minority investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and labor market regulation. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2015 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period from January to December 2014).

Published
2015

19. Doing Business in Nigeria 2014 : Understanding Business Regulations for Small and Medium-Size Enterprises

Author

World Bank

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, EPAYMENT, ACTION PLANS, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ONLINE TRANSACTION, BUSINESS REGULATION, INTERNAL PROCESS, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, REGISTRATION FEES, COMPETITIVENESS, PERSONAL INCOME, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, QUERY, AUDITED ACCOUNTS, EMAIL ADDRESSES, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, INSTALLATIONS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, LAND OWNERSHIP, CREDITORS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, SEARCH, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, ARREARS, STAMP DUTY, BILLS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TELEPHONE, DEEDS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, INSURANCE POLICY, ELECTRICITY, SELLING, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, LENDER, RESULT, COMMERCIAL BANK, INCOME TAX, ACCOUNTANTS, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, STAMP DUTIES, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WAREHOUSES, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, OPTIMAL SIZE, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, ACCOUNTANT, DERIVATIVE, ACQUISITION, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, NOTARY PUBLIC, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE
Abstract

Nigeria accounts for nearly one-fourth of Sub-Saharan Africa s population and is the seventh most populous country in the world. As of April 2014 it is recognized as the continent s largest economy. Ranking 13th in the world for its oil production, Nigeria is Africa s largest producer and holds the second highest proven oil reserves on the continent, after Libya.3 Since embarking on the path of democracy in 1999, the country has enjoyed consistent and high economic growth rates, in the range of 6-8 percent annually in recent years. With its large reserves of human capital and natural resources, a large domestic market, and strong economic fundamentals, Nigeria is well positioned to join the group of large emerging markets and be the continent s powerhouse. Nigeria has already been identified as one of the promising MINT economies (an acronym for Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey), following the BRICs on the path to develop rapidly. Creating jobs to improve the well-being of all Nigerians, regardless of their personal circumstances and location, is a key component of the country s development agenda set out in Vision 20:2020. Good governance and effective institutions at the federal and state levels are critical to strengthening a business climate that encourages inclusive growth. Nigeria s 36 states and Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) operates with a high degree of autonomy. Without commensurate reforms by state governments, the macroeconomic and institutional reforms of the federal government cannot produce the desired impact to create employment and reduce poverty.

Published
2014

20. Doing Business 2014 Regional Profile : The g7+

Author

World Bank Group

Subjects
CUSTOMS, PUBLIC SALE, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, LIQUIDATION, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, MOVABLE PROPERTY REGISTRIES, PAYROLL, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, COMPETITIVENESS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, COMMERCIAL CODE, RETURNS, COLLATERAL, EXCHANGE CONTROL, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PERSONAL DATA, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, FLASH, CREDITORS, NOTARY, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, CADASTRE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, COMPANY LAW, PURCHASING, ECONOMIC COOPERATION, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, MORTGAGES, ONLINE REGISTRATION, ORIGINAL ASSET, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, LEGAL PROTECTIONS, TAX RATE, DEEDS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, SELLING, REGISTRATION PROCESS, PRIVATE PROPERTY, QUALITY OF SERVICE, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LENDERS, LENDER, RESULT, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, EQUIPMENT, BUSINESS INDICATORS, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, COMMERCIAL LAWS, RISK MANAGEMENT TOOLS, EXPERT OPINION, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, PAYMENT OF TAXES, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, SALES, ISSUANCE, RESULTS, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, DEBTORS, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, ONESTOP SHOP, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION, WAREHOUSE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, ELECTRONIC DATA, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, UNSECURED CREDITORS, DEPRECIATION, INTERNAL OPERATIONS, ELECTRONIC FILING, CREDITOR, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMPUTERS, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BUYERS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, SECURITY INTEREST, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, DEBTOR, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, PROCUREMENT, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, E-MAIL, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, RISK MANAGEMENT, FORECLOSURE, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, INSTALLATIONS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, DISPUTE RESOLUTION, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, REGISTRATION PROCESSES, STOCK EXCHANGE, LEGAL RIGHTS, BUSINESS LAW, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, DEBT, MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, TRANSLATION, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TELEPHONE, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, HARMONIZATION, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, CREDIT INFORMATION, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, TRANSACTIONS LAWS, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, CUSTOM, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, TRADING COSTS, LICENSE FEES, WAREHOUSES, COMPANY LAWS, ENFORCEMENT OF CONTRACTS, NEW TECHNOLOGY, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, TRANSACTIONS LAW, INTERNATIONAL BANK, SECURITY INTERESTS, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, FORECLOSURE PROCEDURES, CREDIT SOURCE, DERIVATIVE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, NATURAL RESOURCES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, QUERIES, TELEPHONE CONNECTIONS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS
Abstract

This regional profile presents the Doing Business indicators for economies in The g7+. It also shows the regional average, the best performance globally for each indicator and data for the following comparator regions: Small island states, Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation, European Union, and OECD high income. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2013, except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January to December 2012. Regional Doing Business reports capture differences in business regulations and their enforcement across countries in a single region. They provide data on the ease of doing business, rank each location, and recommend reforms to improve performance in each of the indicator areas. The report sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 11 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 189 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The data set covers 47 economies in Sub-Saharan Africa, 33 in Latin America and the Caribbean, 25 in East Asia and the Pacific, 25 in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, 20 in the Middle East and North Africa and 8 in South Asia, as well as 31 OECD high-income economies. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why.

Published
2013

21. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Venezuela, RB

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, TAX, INVENTORY, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, REGISTRY OFFICE, ELECTRONIC FORM, BUSINESS REGULATION, PAYROLL, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, REGISTRY OFFICIALS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, SOLVENCY, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, INSTALLATIONS, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, BALANCE SHEET, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, CELLULAR PHONE, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, CALL CENTERS, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, WEB PAGE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, REGISTRY OFFICES, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, PHOTO, COMMERCIAL BANK, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, TELEPHONE LINES, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, USER, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, WEB, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LICENSE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, PRIVATE BANK, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, SALE DOCUMENT, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, MARKET PRICE, WAREHOUSES, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, ADMINISTRATIVE FEES, COMMERCE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, PAYMENT OF TAXES, BANK DEPOSIT, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, REGISTRATION APPLICATION, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, INTEREST RATE, MINORITY INVESTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Venezuela. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2013

22. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Uruguay

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS NETWORK, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, PUBLIC UTILITIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, DEBT, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, TELEPHONE SERVICE, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, LIEN, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, REGISTRATION CODE, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Uruguay. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

23. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Latvia

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, PERSONAL INCOME, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, COMMERCIAL CODE, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, INSTITUTION, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, ONLINE DATABASE, BALANCE SHEET, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, NETWORK CONNECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, TIME FRAME, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, DEEDS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DISTRIBUTION SERVICES, DOMAIN, TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, USER, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SUPERVISORY BOARD, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, REAL PROPERTY, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, REGISTRATION APPLICATION, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, DEBIT CARD, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, NOTARY PUBLIC, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Latvia. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

24. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Hungary

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, REGISTRY OFFICE, ELECTRONIC FILING, RETENTION, BUSINESS REGULATION, PUBLIC NETWORK, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, GOVERNMENT OFFICE, HARD COPY, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, WITHDRAWAL, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, TAX DEBT, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, QUALITY CONTROL, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, AMOUNT OF CREDIT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, TIME FRAME, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, DEEDS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION PROCESS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, REPORTING, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, RESULT, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, TIME PERIOD, PRIVATE CREDIT, MARKET CONDITIONS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, EXPENDITURES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, REGISTRATION APPLICATION, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, NOTARY PUBLIC, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Hungary. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

25. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Norway

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDERS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, MORTGAGE DEED, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, PENSION, MORTGAGE LOAN, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, JOINT STOCK COMPANY, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, BALANCE SHEET, ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, SUPERVISION, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, DEBT, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, REGISTRATION PROCESS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, RESULT, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, WEB, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, BUSINESS OPERATIONS, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, COMMERCIAL LAWS, MERGERS, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MORTGAGE BOND, TELEPHONE CONNECTION, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Norway. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

26. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Jordan

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, WITHHOLDING TAX, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, RESULT, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, REGULATORY FRAMEWORK, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, POST OFFICES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, FACE VALUE, QUERIES, REGISTRY, INSPECTIONS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Jordan. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

27. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Vanuatu

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, UNSECURED CREDITORS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, CREDITOR, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INSTRUMENT, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, CONTRACT RIGHT, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, BANKRUPTCY PROCEDURES, FINANCIAL HISTORY, PERSONAL PROPERTY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, LAND TITLE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, LAND VALUE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, TELEPHONE SERVICES, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, STAMP DUTIES, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, CUSTOM, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, RESULTS, TELECOM, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Vanuatu. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

28. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Kosovo

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, PENSION, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, LLC, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY, BANK ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION PROCESS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, COMMERCIAL BANK, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE FEE, EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, BUSINESS ACTIVITY, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS INFORMATION, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, REAL PROPERTY, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Kosovo. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

29. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Israel

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, REGISTRY OFFICE, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PENSIONS, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PUBLIC UTILITY, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LEASE AGREEMENT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ACCOUNTANT, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Israel. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

30. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Madagascar

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMPUTERS, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, CORPORATE TAX RATES, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CAPITAL GAINS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, COST ESTIMATES, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, ONLINE REGISTRATION, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, FINANCES, RESULT, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, REGISTRATION APPLICATION, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, RESULTS, TELECOM, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, TELEPHONE CONNECTION, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, PROPERTY RIGHT, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Madagascar. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

31. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Hong Kong, SAR, China

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, ORIGINAL INSTRUMENTS, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, CREDIT CARDS, INSURANCE COMPANY, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS SECTORS, BANK LOAN, DUE DILIGENCE, COMPETITIVENESS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, PLEDGES, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, ELECTRONIC SERVICES, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, DEEDS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, INSURANCE POLICY, ELECTRICITY, SELLING, REGISTRATION PROCESS, LAND RECORDS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, LENDER, RESULT, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, INTERFACE, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS FACILITATION, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, ONLINE PAYMENT, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, POST OFFICES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, TRUSTEE, STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Hong Kong SAR, China. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

32. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Palau

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, NATIONAL TREASURY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, LIQUIDATION, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, RETAIL STORE, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, SITES, BANK LOAN, DUE DILIGENCE, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, PUBLIC UTILITIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, LAND TITLE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, RESULT, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PAR VALUE, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, LICENSE FEES, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SEARCHES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, NOTARY PUBLIC, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, INTEREST RATE, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Palau. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

33. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Lao People's Democratic Republic

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, REGISTRY OFFICE, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, HARD COPIES, PHOTOS, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, LAND TITLE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, USER, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, COMMERCE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, TELEPHONE CONNECTION, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Lao PDR. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

34. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Oman

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, LLC, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PERSONAL DATA, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, BILLING, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, MARKETING, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, REGISTRATION PROCESS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, TAX REGIME, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, COMMERCE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, BANK CREDIT, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, NONPERFORMING LOANS, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LEASE AGREEMENT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, REGISTRATION APPLICATION, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Oman. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

35. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : New Zealand

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, IMAGE, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, CREDIT CARD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, REGISTRATION SYSTEM, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, DEBTOR, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, ONLINE SERVICE, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, BUSINESS CENTER, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, SERVICE PROVIDER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, ONLINE REGISTRATION, INTEREST PAYMENTS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, LAND TITLE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, LAND VALUE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, SELLING, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, USER, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, WEB, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BOND, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, COMMERCIAL LAWS, ORIGINAL ASSETS, BUSINESS ACTIVITY, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CALL CENTRE, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, PHONE CONNECTION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, INTEREST INCOME, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, WEB SITE, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, MINORITY INVESTORS, USER CHARGES, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for New Zealand. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

36. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Armenia

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, INSTITUTION, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, PROTOCOL, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, LAND TITLE, TURNAROUND TIME, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, SELLING, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, RESULT, COMMERCIAL BANK, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, NETWORKS, WEB, ACCESS TO SERVICES, SALE OF PROPERTY, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, REAL PROPERTY, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, LEGAL FRAMEWORK, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX CODE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Armenia. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

37. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Qatar

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, REAL ESTATE REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, CAPITAL STRUCTURE, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, REGISTRATION FEES, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, RENT PAYMENT, AUDITORS, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, LLC, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, STANDARD FORMAT, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, LAND OWNERSHIP, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, AUTHENTICATION PROCESS, PHOTO, RESULT, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE FEE, LICENSE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, AUTHENTICATION, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LEASE AGREEMENT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, REGISTRATION APPLICATION, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, TELECOM, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, TELEPHONE CONNECTION, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Qatar. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

38. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Republic of Korea

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PENSION FUND, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, TELECOMMUNICATION, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, REGISTRY OFFICE, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES, COMPETITIVENESS, GOVERNMENT OFFICE, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, PENSION, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, IMPACT ASSESSMENT, E-MAIL, BROKER, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, PAYMENT SYSTEM, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, LAND PARCEL, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, ID, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, TELEPHONE SERVICES, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, COMMERCIAL BANK, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, HOUSING BONDS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, STAMP DUTIES, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, MARKET PRICE, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, MATURITY, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, CUSTOMER REQUESTS, REAL PROPERTY, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, REGISTRATION APPLICATION, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, ACQUISITION, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Korea, Republic of. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

39. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Belarus

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, REAL ESTATE REGISTRY, TAX, INVENTORY, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, INSURANCE COMPANY, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, REGISTRY OFFICE, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, SITES, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, SOFTWARE SYSTEM, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, INSTALLATION OF TELEPHONE, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, TECHNICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, TELEPHONE, CRIMINAL OFFENCE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS, ACCOUNT, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, LENDER, RESULT, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, WEB, ACCESS TO SERVICES, FINANCIAL SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, CONFIRMATIONS, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, STATUTORY FUND, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, HUMAN RESOURCES, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, TELEPHONE CONNECTION, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, CIVIL CODE, REGISTRY, SUPERVISION MECHANISMS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Belarus. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

40. Doing Business Economy Profile 2013 : Cyprus

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, VALUATION, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, STATUTORY REQUIREMENT, BANK LOAN, DUE DILIGENCE, REGISTRATION FEES, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, BORROWER, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, TECHNICAL STANDARDS, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, LENDING DECISIONS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, MARKET VALUE, INVESTOR PROTECTION, CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, STAMP DUTY, PROPERTY AS COLLATERAL, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, LAND TITLE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, SELLING, REGISTRATION PROCESS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, CUSTOMER SERVICE, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, CONTACT INFORMATION, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, COMMERCE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, LEASE AGREEMENT, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, ACQUISITION, RESULTS, TELECOM, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, TELEPHONE CONNECTION, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, INTEREST INCOME, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

This tenth edition of Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting eleven areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts, resolving insolvency and employing workers. Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 185 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. The indicators are used to analyze economic outcomes and identify what reforms have worked, where and why. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Cyprus. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2012 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January - December 2011).

Published
2012

41. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : Tunisia

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, BUSINESS PURPOSE, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, DEPRECIATION, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMPUTERS, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, ARREARS, COPYRIGHT, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, LOAN AMOUNTS, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, TRANSLATION, CENTRAL BANK, LOCAL MARKET, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, EQUIPMENT, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, COMMERCE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, TELEPHONE CONNECTION, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, NOTARY PUBLIC, DEPOSITORS, QUERIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports doing business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the doing business indicators for Tunisia. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January-December 2010).

Published
2012

42. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : São Tomé and Príncipe

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, COMMERCIAL CODE, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, COPYRIGHT, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, CENTRAL BANK, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, NETWORKS, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LICENSE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, NOTARY PUBLICS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WAREHOUSES, COMMERCIAL LAWS, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, PAYMENT OF TAXES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, INTEREST INCOME, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, QUERIES, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports doing business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the doing business indicators for Sao Tome and Principe. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January-December 2010).

Published
2012

43. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : Germany

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, TAX, ESCROW, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FORM, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, ELECTRONIC PLATFORM, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, REGISTRATION FEES, COMPETITIVENESS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, STATUTORY LAW, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, SUPERVISION, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, COPYRIGHT, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, PUBLIC REGISTER, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, REGISTRATION LAWS, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, REGISTRATION PROCESS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, LENDER, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, TIME PERIOD, AUTHENTICATION, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WAREHOUSES, ORIGINAL ASSETS, BUSINESS ACTIVITY, COMPANY LAWS, COMMERCE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, FIXED COSTS, MATURITY, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, REAL PROPERTY, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, TRUSTEE, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, NOTARY PUBLIC, QUERIES, CIVIL CODE, REGISTRY, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, WIRE TRANSFER, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Germany. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January- December 2010). The data not only highlight the extent of obstacles to doing business; they also help identify the source of those obstacles, supporting policy makers in designing regulatory reform.

Published
2012

44. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : Congo, Rep

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, PAYROLL, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, REGISTRATION FEES, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, INFORMATION ON BORROWERS, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, LLC, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FIXED COST, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, INSTALLATION OF TELEPHONE, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, COPYRIGHT, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, PROTOCOL, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, LAND TITLE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, BANK ACCOUNT, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WAREHOUSES, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, LEASE AGREEMENTS, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, QUERIES, CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Congo, Republic of. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January- December 2010). The data not only highlight the extent of obstacles to doing business; they also help identify the source of those obstacles, supporting policy makers in designing regulatory reform.

Published
2012

45. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : St. Kitts and Nevis

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, ELECTRONIC DATA, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, POST OFFICE, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, COPYRIGHT, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, FINANCIAL SERVICES, DEBTS, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS, DEEDS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, INSURANCE PREMIUM, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LICENSE, INSURANCE, SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WAREHOUSES, COMMERCIAL LAWS, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SEARCHES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports doing business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the doing business indicators for St. Kitts and Nevis. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January-December 2010).

Published
2012

46. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : Fiji

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, PAYROLL, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, PRODUCTIVITY, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, HARD COPY, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, SETTLEMENT, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, COPYRIGHT, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, RESULT, INCOME TAX, ACCOUNTANTS, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, SUPERANNUATION, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, COMMERCIAL LAWS, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, DERIVATIVE, TELECOM, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Fiji. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January- December 2010). The data not only highlight the extent of obstacles to doing business; they also help identify the source of those obstacles, supporting policy makers in designing regulatory reform.

Published
2012

47. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : Dominica

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, ELECTRONIC DATA, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, DEPOSIT, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, SHAREHOLDER, POST OFFICE, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, REGISTRATION FEE, BORROWER, HOLDING, TECHNICAL STANDARD, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, PUBLIC UTILITIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, COMPUTER SYSTEM, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, DEBT, COPYRIGHT, STAMP DUTY, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, TELEPHONE LINE, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, COMMERCIAL LAWS, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SEARCHES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ACCOUNTANT, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing Business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports Doing Business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the Doing Business indicators for Dominica. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January- December 2010). The data not only highlight the extent of obstacles to doing business; they also help identify the source of those obstacles, supporting policy makers in designing regulatory reform.

Published
2012

48. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : Puerto Rico

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, TELECOMMUNICATION, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INSURANCE POLICIES, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, U.S, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, SERVICE CONTRACT, CREDITORS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, PURCHASING, CERTIFICATE, BUSINESS PURPOSES, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, COPYRIGHT, PHONE NUMBERS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, DEEDS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, INSURANCE POLICY, ELECTRICITY, TAX DEBTS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, LEGAL AID, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, BUSINESS ACTIVITIES, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, CREDIT INFORMATION, POSSESSORY SECURITY, CAPITAL STOCK, PERSONAL INFORMATION, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BOND, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, PAR VALUE, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TREASURY, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WAREHOUSES, HUMAN RESOURCES, ORIGINAL ASSETS, BUSINESS ACTIVITY, COMPANY LAWS, COMMERCE, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, REAL PROPERTY, DEED, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, COOPERATIVES, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, ISSUANCE, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, UNITED STATES, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, INSURANCE PREMIUMS, NOTARY PUBLIC, QUERIES, CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, NOTARIES, MINORITY INVESTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports doing business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the doing business indicators for Puerto Rico (U.S.). To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January-December 2010).

Published
2012

49. Doing Business Economy Profile 2012 : Marshall Islands

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
COLLATERAL LAW, WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, ELECTRONIC DATA, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, TELECOMMUNICATION, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, SERVICE PROVIDERS, DEBTOR, FRAUD, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, INFORMATION SHARING, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, TRADE CREDITORS, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, HOLDING, SECURITIES REGULATIONS, CREDITORS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, DEFAULTS, INFORMATION SYSTEM, PURCHASING, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, CONTRACTORS, MORTGAGES, COPYRIGHT, COLLATERAL AGREEMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, DEBTS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS, COLLATERAL REGISTRY, BUSINESS INDICATOR, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEM, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, INCOME TAX, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, CONFLICT OF INTEREST, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, POSSESSORY SECURITY, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, LICENSE, INSURANCE, TURNOVER, PRIVATE SECTOR, BUSINESS INDICATORS, LANDOWNER, TELEPHONE LINE, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTION, WAREHOUSES, COMMERCIAL LAWS, ORIGINAL ASSETS, COMPANY LAWS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, SECURITIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, PHONE CONNECTION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, FOREIGN INVESTMENT, DERIVATIVE, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, BUSINESS ENTRY, INSPECTION, BUSINESSES, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, QUERIES, REGISTRY, CHECKS, INSPECTIONS, MINORITY INVESTORS, COLLATERAL AGREEMENTS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, GOOD PRACTICE, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports doing business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the doing business indicators for Marshall Islands. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January-December 2010).

Published
2012

50. Doing Business Regional Profile 2012 : Caribbean States

Author

World Bank and International Finance Corporation

Subjects
WAREHOUSE, CUSTOMS, PUBLIC REGISTRY, TAX RATES, ELECTRONIC DATA, PUBLIC SALE, TAX, PERSONAL ASSETS, UNSECURED CREDITORS, SALES AGREEMENT, MOVABLE ASSETS, SHAREHOLDERS, DEPOSIT, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS, DEPRECIATION, LIQUIDATION, VERIFICATION, OVERHEAD, ELECTRONIC FILING, CREDITOR, BUSINESS REGULATION, COMMERCIAL BUSINESS, INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, BROKERS, BANK LOAN, BUYERS, COMPETITIVENESS, FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS, REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT, SECURITY INTEREST, ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES, LICENSES, RETURNS, SHAREHOLDER, COLLATERAL, BUSINESS CONSULTANTS, DEBTOR, CUSTOMS DECLARATIONS, DOCUMENT REQUIREMENTS, PROCUREMENT, E-MAIL, USERS, DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS, FORECLOSURE, TRANSPARENCY, MORTGAGE, ONE-STOP SHOP, PRIVATE SECTOR CREDIT, COLLATERAL LAWS, BORROWER, CREDITORS, INFORMATION SYSTEMS, NOTARY, COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES, EXPORTERS, INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, REGISTRIES, SEARCH, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CAPITAL GAINS, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAUS, REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, STOCK EXCHANGE, CADASTRE, LEGAL RIGHTS, INVESTOR PROTECTION, COMPANY LAW, PURCHASING, COMMERCIAL REGISTRY, COMPLIANCE COSTS, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER, MORTGAGES, DEBT, COPYRIGHT, ENTERPRISE SURVEYS, STAMP DUTY, ORIGINAL ASSET, GOVERNMENT POLICIES, CREDIT INFORMATION SYSTEMS, CUSTOMS CLEARANCE, FINANCIAL HISTORY, BUSINESS REGISTRATION, LEGAL PROTECTIONS, CONTRACT ENFORCEMENT, RETURN, TELEPHONE, TAX RATE, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS, ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, ELECTRICITY, REGISTRATION PROCESS, COLLATERAL FOR LOANS, DOMAIN, ACCOUNT, MANUFACTURING, BANKRUPTCY, INVESTOR PROTECTIONS, BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT, LIMITED LIABILITY, LENDERS, ACCOUNTING, LENDER, RESULT, INCOME TAX, ACCOUNTANTS, TRANSACTIONS SYSTEM, ACCESS TO INFORMATION, CREDIT INFORMATION, USES, PRIVATE CREDIT BUREAU, ACCESS TO SERVICES, FINANCIAL SYSTEM, DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, RESERVE, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS, TRANSACTIONS LAWS, TURNOVER, CUSTOM, PRIVATE SECTOR, BUSINESS INDICATORS, TELEPHONE LINE, CERTIFICATES, PRIVATE CREDIT, TRADING COSTS, WAREHOUSES, COMMERCIAL LAWS, COMPANY LAWS, NEW TECHNOLOGY, MINORITY SHAREHOLDER PROTECTIONS, EXPERT OPINION, DEVELOPING COUNTRIES, BUYER, IMMOVABLE PROPERTY, INTERNATIONAL BANK, GLOBAL MARKETS, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, BANKRUPTCY LAWS, JUDICIAL SYSTEM, MINIMUM CAPITAL REQUIREMENT, MONETARY FUND, MATERIAL, CREDIT HISTORY, INSTALLATION, REPAYMENT, SALES, CREDIT SOURCE, INTERNATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS, RESULTS, MACROECONOMIC CONDITIONS, TAX RULES, TRADING, NEW MARKETS, CORPORATE TAX RATE, MOVABLE COLLATERAL, NATURAL RESOURCES, BUSINESSES, LEVY, LOCAL BUSINESS, BUSINESS REGULATIONS, QUERIES, DEBTORS, REGISTRY, INSPECTIONS, MINORITY INVESTORS, LIENS, BANKRUPTCY LAW, TAX SYSTEM, TRANSACTION
Abstract

Doing business sheds light on how easy or difficult it is for a local entrepreneur to open and run a small to medium-size business when complying with relevant regulations. It measures and tracks changes in regulations affecting 10 areas in the life cycle of a business: starting a business, dealing with construction permits, getting electricity, registering property, getting credit, protecting investors, paying taxes, trading across borders, enforcing contracts and resolving insolvency. In a series of annual reports doing business presents quantitative indicators on business regulations and the protection of property rights that can be compared across 183 economies, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, over time. This economy profile presents the doing business indicators for Caribbean States. To allow useful comparison, it also provides data for other selected economies (comparator economies) for each indicator. The data in this report are current as of June 1, 2011 (except for the paying taxes indicators, which cover the period January December 2010).

Published
2012

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