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Ireland – still a top investment destination in Europe
After the adverse effects of the Eurozone crisis, Ireland has been on a growth spree since 2013. Last year was no different – in fact, with a GDP growth rate of 7.8%, Ireland became the fastest growing economy in the EU. The EIU ranked Ireland 13th out of 82...
Pocket guide on starting a business in Europe – Know the best location, type of company, registration procedure and formation tips
Why should you start your business in Europe? Europe is one of the most central business hubs in the world. In 2014, the European Union contributed to 23.8% of the world’s GDP and is a major trading power. From an economic standpoint, it makes a lot of sense to...
Slovenia, a little known investment ‘gem’ in Europe
Ljubljana, Capital of Slovenia Slovenia is ideally situated to serve Europe, with a population of just over 2 million people have progressed tremendously since the breakup of Yugoslavia. In May 2004, Slovenia became the 1st former Yugoslav Republic to join the EU and on 1st January 2007 joined the...
Poland: Strongest player in the European Union
Old City centre in Kraków, Poland Poland’s strong economy Poland is a great country, whose tumultuous history has seen it overcome adversity to develop into one of the strongest economies in Central and Eastern Europe. It is currently among the fastest growing European economies, with unemployment expected to fall...
European population growth, migration trends and investment attractiveness
Migration trends in Europe One of the European Union’s key pillars is the free movement of persons, which allows citizens of EU states to move and settle in other countries in the region without restriction. Even nationals of Switzerland and the EEA countries (Liechtenstein, Norway and Iceland), which are...
Liechtenstein’s relationship to the European Union
Despite its location in the heart of Europe, Liechtenstein is not a member of the European Union. However, the wealthy micro-state enjoys close ties with its European neighbours through a number of other supra-national agreements and bodies. In this blog, we will explore these different agreements and what it...
America slips as Europe hold top rank in competitiveness survey
The US, while maintaining its status as the world’s largest economy and as a worldwide innovation powerhouse, slipped further in the Global Competitiveness Report for the fourth consecutive year. The 2012 survey, published by the World Economic Forum, ranks the competitiveness of 144 countries based on over 100 key...
Is this the End of The European Crisis? Other news
The European crisis finally shows signs of easing with the Eurozone backing Greece’s second bailout of 130 bn euros. This came after last week’s private debt swap which saw Greece managing to swap its privately-held debt with new bonds worth less than half the original value. In addition, the...
Ireland Incorporation – A Favoured European Jurisdiction
The article takes a look at Ireland as a jurisdiction for setting up a company, the acknowledgements given to Ireland in global business surveys and some of the advantages that an Ireland company offers entrepreneurs. Offshore company formation can be an efficient strategy for expanding a business to...
Europe’s Uncertainty Dragnet pulls World’s Markets with it & other news
The uncertainty surrounding Europe’s debt crisis continue to hinder markets worldwide. Major indices in Europe and US edged lower on Monday as Greek leaders try to reach an agreement on a rescue passage. Read more here. Chinese shares have fallen with the prospect of slower economic growth. The IMF,...