Hong Kong blacklisted by the EU for its tax practices
Hong Kong among world’s 30 blacklisted tax havens Although the OECD has successfully cleared its list of uncooperative tax havens, it recognises that [...]
Markets and Finance
Cost of borrowing in Costa Rica at 9-year low amid increased foreign investment
Low borrowing cost and growing FDI in Costa Rica A continued flow of foreign investment, driven by government efforts to promote the highly-skilled [...]
Liechtenstein and Luxembourg: Compared
Image source: Crossed Flag Pins If you ask people about perceptions of low-tax jurisdictions in Europe, Luxembourg and Liechtenstein are often two of [...]
Chilean Government warms to Bitcoin services
Many governments, banks and other institutions shy away from Bitcoin-related businesses, for a number of reasons ranging from a fear of displacement to [...]
LLPs and private companies in Singapore – what’s the difference?
Both LLPs and private limited companies are business structures that allow the owners to protect themselves from debts incurred by the business. However, [...]
India’s Elephant is speeding ahead of the Chinese Dragon in Economic Growth race
India and China are very similar countries, when you consider their sheer land mass and population (human resource). Both countries had the opportunity [...]
Indonesia’s small, medium enterprises sector (SME) is on the rise.
Indonesia is notorious for its difficult business setup process. Even the country’s Minister of Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Mr. Anak [...]
Business Etiquette in Egypt
Similar to other middle east countries, you will need an Egyptian intermediary in order to contact your business there. These business agents will [...]
Business Set Up Tip: Norway Is Not Just a Pretty Face
Norway is one of the countries that are not just gorgeous but a wonderful place for business. I mean just at the photos [...]
Doing Business in Lebanon
Contributed and copyrighted by Jaber Law Firm (www.jaberlawfirm.com) LANGUAGE Many Lebanese speak English fluently. Nevertheless, be prepared to employ an interpreter in case [...]