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Argentine: Argentine, as a member of Trade Association, acknowledges common external customs tariffs (CET), which range from 0% to 35%
Australia: In the last twenty years, Australia has lowered effective customs tariff from 22% to 4.5%. Bulgaria: Those, who invest in areas with high unemployment, have additional advantages and lowered taxation. Corporate tax in these areas, which encompass almost one third of the country, is 0%.
Brazil: In most cases, foreign investors satisfy the criteria of all investment stimulations. The federal government offers tax advantages in certain less developed areas. It is also desirable to consult with developmental
Egypt: Foreign investors have a possibility to implement a particular project in the customs free zone. This area is regulated by the Investment Act. The purpose of customs-free zones is encouragement of export, attraction of foreign capital, improvement of possibilities for employment and development of domestic industry with advanced technology.
Greece: Greece offers foreign investors a wide spectre of possibilities. Both encouragement and protection of investments are important elements of development of the country. Foreign investors are treated equally as domestic ones.
Croatia: Among the advantages of investment in its country, Croatians cite geo-strategic location or access to markets of former Yugoslavia, an educated workforce and orientation towards European Union. India: An ever-increasing number of countries has shown an interest for investment in India, which is also increasingly becoming a stable country for investing. India is prepared to ease restrictions for foreign direct investment.
Iran: Customs-free zones in Iran have become very popular in recent times; there is also an increase in incorporation of companies in these territories. When incorporation in customs-free zones is compared to incorporation of companies, offices or subsidiaries in Iran, the procedure in customs-free zones is much simpler and the necessary time considerably shorter. Italy: Companies do not have restrictions in doing business with foreign exchange currencies, it is legally allowed for accounting to be implemented in many currencies, under the condition that one of the currencies is Euro. Japan: Slovenian citizens do not a visa for travelling to Japan. A tourist visa is valid for 90 days. A visa is needed in all cases of staying in Japan for more than 90 days. A work visa is needed for any activities, that bring revenue.
South Korea: The most common form of company in South Korea is a joint stock company, which is also the favourite choice of foreign investors in South Korea. Advantages of this form are: company can issue shares, bonds and debentures, it is not limited by the number of shareholders and it is possible to incorporate a one-person company. No special permissions are needed for incorporation of a foreign company. The Republic of South Africa: A foreign company, which wishes to open an office or subsidiary in South Africa, registers as a foreign company. Registration procedure is practically the same as for other domestic companies. Canada: Foreign investors can incorporate a company in Canada either on a federal level, according to the federal legislation or on the level of provinces, and in accordance with legislation of provinces.
China: China has developed a complex system for encouragement of foreign investment in so-called »Special Economic Zones-SEZ«. These are located in special areas in towns Shenzhen, Shantou, Zhuhai, Xiamen and Hainan, fourteen coastal cities, development zones and specially designated cities in the interior of the country, which attract investors with special investment and tax stimulations. Beside this there is a number of customs-free ports.
Macedonia: On the basis of the analysis of current economic state, legislative system and political programme of the government, a programme for increase in foreign investment in Macedonia has been formed.
Mexico: How to start doing business in Mexico? There are no specific hard or fast rules. Climate for investors is favourable.
Germany: Companies, which do not want to incorporate in Germany or are not entirely sure about how long-term will be their business in Germany can also incorporate a subsidiary. Opening (or closure of subsidiary) only demands a registration at economic register and local chamber of commerce.
Romania: Government policy towards foreign investment is closely connected with economical development of Romania. By attracting foreign investment, the government wants to enhance international activity of the economy, access to contemporary technologies, attract fresh capital and raise international competitiveness. Russia: Foreign investors in Russia have several organizational forms of companies available to them, among which they mostly choose one of both forms of joint stock company (open or closed).
Spain Spain is dominated by Limited Liability companies and joint stock companies. Thailand The most common forms of company on Thailand are public joint stock company and private joint stock company.
Turkey: According to Turkish legislation, foreigners can incorporate the following forms of companies in Turkey: - joint stock company (Anonim Sirket, AS) - limited liability company (Limited Sirket, Ltd. Sti.) - office
Ukraine: Founders of joint stock company can be companies, organizations, institutions and natural persons, for which there are no prescribed limitations regarding the number, nationality or headquarters or permanent residence. |