Originally published in the pre-EU-accession period, this E-Book edition of Doing Business with the Republic of Cyprus has been updated to take account of the post-accession changes to the legal and fiscal environment. It remains the definitive guide to business practice and commercial opportunities in Cyprus, which has developed into an international centre for transit trade, tourism, international business and maritime activities as well as banking and business services. The updated and authoritative guide surveys the economic and investment climate, including an examination of the legal structure and business regulation, information on the financial sector, marketing matters and human resources issues.

Doing Business with Jordan presents Global Market Briefings' authoritative and insightful advice and information about the business and investment environment in Jordan, including the legal and regulatory frameworks, finance and banking, and marketing issues unique to the country. Following the privatisations of many formerly state-owned enterprises, Doing Business with Jordan provides a valuable examination of many of Jordan's vibrant sectors, and there is in-depth analysis of Jordan's special economic zones. Furthermore, Jordan is playing an enhanced role as a hub for trade with Iraq.

Doing Business 2016 is the 13th publication in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 189 economies. This year the publication addresses regulations affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity including: •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 Doing Business 2016 updates all indicators as of June 1, 2015, ranks economies on their overall ease of doing business, and analyzes reforms to business regulation †“ identifying which economies are strengthening their business environment the most. This report illustrates how reforms in business regulations are being used to analyze economic outcomes for domestic entrepreneurs and for the wider economy. It is a flagship product produced by the World Bank Group that garners worldwide attention on regulatory barriers to entrepreneurship. More than 60 economies have used the Doing Business indicators to shape reform agendas and monitor improvements on the ground. In addition, the Doing Business data has generated over 2,100 articles in peer-reviewed academic journals since its inception.

Tenth in a series of annual reports comparing business regulations in 185 economies, Doing Business 2013 measures regulations affecting 11 areas of everyday business activity around the world.

Seventeen in a series of annual reports comparing business regulation in 190 economies, Doing Business 2020 measures aspects of regulation affecting 10 areas of everyday business activity.

Originally published in the pre-EU-accession period, this E-Book edition of Doing Business with Poland has been updated to take account of the post-accession changes to the legal and fiscal environment. It remains a definitive appraisal of the economic and investment climate, including an examination of the legal structure and business regulation, information on the financial sector and unique best practice on all aspects of trading with and investing in Poland. The guide also provides an overview of key sectors of trade and investment.