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CIA World Factbook www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/

Comprehensive site with information on 167 countries including:
  • Natural resources
  • Land use
  • Annual data
  • Politics, economy – GNP
  • Communications
  • Transports
  • Military

The Economist- www.economist.com/countries

Up-to-date market and financial studies, analyses and queries about 60 countries, including:
  • Forecasts – economic and political
  • Table of annual data and historical averages
  • History
  • Political structure, policy issues, taxation, foreign trade
  • Table showing the major exports and imports and the leading markets and suppliers in 2002
  • Economic data (downloadable spreadsheet) showing, amongst other things: the GNP, budgetary equilibrium, public debt and labour cost per hour in USD, unemployment) from 1999 to 2002.

IPA NET- http://www.fdi.net/

IPAnet provides an extensive searchable database of over 12 000 web based documents which include research on economies and product markets, investment-related laws and treaties, as well as specific investment opportunities. documents classed according to country, business activity and subject, based mainly on information provided by the World Bank, and investment and privatisation organisations. The IPAnet business directories comprise contact information for over 30 000 organizations and individuals involved in foreign investment. The online service also provides links to a large number of other investment highlights and particulars, including links to its subsidiary websites
  • Country overview
  • IDF and business guide
  • Free zones, IFZs and SDIs
  • Infrastructure and support services
  • Living standards
  • Macroeconomic Framework
  • Natural resources
  • Operational cost factors
  • Privatisation statistical data
  • Who’s who
  • Development and projects
Algeria

CCI S-A - www.chambrealgerosuisse.com

Algerian - Swiss Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Investment in Algeria
  • Advantages
  • Guarantees
  • Code of investment
  • Opportunities
Albania

Foreign Investors Association of Albania - www.fiaalbania.org

Solutions and opportunities for foreign investors
  • FIAA services
  • Country profile
  • How to participate
Andorra

Embassy of Andorra - www.andorra.be

Provides information on importing to, setting up and buying businesses in Andorra
  • External trade
  • Investing
  • Information for business representatives
  • Tax system
  • Financial sector
Argentina

Argentina Business - www.invertir.com

The ultimate guide to doing business in Argentina
  • Setting up a company
  • Economy
  • Investing in
  • Trading with
  • Law
Australia

Invest Australia - www.investaustralia.gov.au

  • Investor services
  • The Australian advantage
  • Industry strengths
Austria

Austrian Business Agency (ABA) - www.aba.gv.at

This government-operated website is the “international investor’s first business address in Austria”
  • Investing in Austria
  • Investor services
  • Media information
  • Downloads
  • Factsheets
  • Geographical information system
Bangladesh

Board of Investment Bangladesh - www.boi.gov.bd

  • Discover Bangladesh
  • Investor’s guide
  • Cost of doing business
  • Investment opportunities
  • Investment incentives
Belarus

Belarus Chamber of Commerce - www.cci.by

Belarusian Chamber of Commerce provides foreign trade development services
Belgium

Flanders Foreign Investment Office - www.ffio.com

Comprehensive investment guide including:
  • Infrastructure
  • Workforce
  • Industry focus
  • Business guide
  • Incentives
  • Relocation
Bosnia and Herzegovina

FIPA - www.fipa.gov.ba

Foreign Investment Promotion Agency Of Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Business matching
  • Privatisation
  • Investment news
  • Statistics
Brazil

Invest in Brazil - www.investebrasil.com.br

Foreign direct investment business information services
  • Land of opportunities
  • Brazilian economy
  • Economic sectors
  • Getting started in Brazil
  • Investment opportunities
Bulgaria

Bulgarian Embassy - www.bulgaria-embassy.org

Detailed factsheet for potential investors
  • Political & economic data
  • Major investment incentives
  • Infrastructure
  • Operational costs
  • Customs & tax provisions
  • Taxation
Canada

Investment Partnerships in Canada - www.investincanada.gc.ca

Comprehensive centre for investment services
  • Reasons to invest
  • Industry sectors
  • Economic data
  • Cost of doing business
  • Incentives & taxes
  • Setting up business
  • Investor services
Chile

AMCHAM - www.amchamchile.cl

The Chilean American Chamber of Commerce’s guide to foreign investment in Chile
  • Foreign investment law
  • Basic principals
  • Main investor’s rights
  • Application procedures
China

Invest in China - www.fdi.gov.cn

  • Opportunities
  • Economy
  • Services
  • Statistics
  • State development zone
Croatia

Croatian Ministry of Foreign Affairs - www.mvp.hr

How to invest in Croatia
  • Investment surroundings
  • Legal framework for investment
  • Investment possibilities in Croatia
Cyprus

Cyprus Central Bank - www.centralbank.gov.cy

Financial information and links:
  • Economy
  • Investing in Cyprus
  • Statistics
Czech Rep.

CzechInvest - www.czechinvest.org

Official guide to investing in the Czech Republic
  • Reasons to invest
  • Investment incentives
  • Online databases
  • Foreign direct investment
  • Key manufacturing & service sectors
  • Factsheets
Denmark

Invest in Denmark - www.investindk.com

Service for foreign companies considering setting up business in Denmark.
  • Potential investors are given an insight into the business opportunities that Denmark can offer:
  • Business solutions
  • Key information (finance, factsheets)
Egypt

Egypt – the land of investment - www.sis.gov.eg

  • Why invest
  • Where to invest
  • How to invest
Estonia

Invest in Estonia Agency - www.investinestonia.com

Website for foreign investors looking for investment opportunities in Estonia
  • Investor services
  • Target sectors
  • Investment guide
  • Sector reviews
  • Estonian law
  • Major investors
  • Statistics
Finland

Invest in Finland - www.investinfinland.fi

National organisation promoting foreign direct investment and offering practical assistance in contacting appropriate Finnish companies and organisations. Also provides all the information required to set up a business in Finland.
  • Finland in brief
  • Business environment
  • Opportunities by sector
  • Setting up a business
France

Invest in France - http://www.invest-in-france.org

Provides comprehensive information for companies setting up or expanding in France.
  • Economic climate
  • Legal framework and tax laws
  • Access to markets and labour productivity
  • Technological and scientific resources
  • Labour and social security regulations
  • Financial aid, additional sources of financing
Greece

Hellenic Centre for Investment - www.elke.gr

Aims to find, promote and support foreign direct investment in Greece and international partnerships with Greek companies.
  • Investment incentives
  • Factsheets
  • Business sectors
Hong Kong

Invest HK - www.investhk.gov.hk

  • HK advantages
  • Key business sectors
  • Setting up in HK
  • Key statistics
  • Useful links
Hungary

ITDH - www.itdh.hu

Comprehensive investment strategy and business services
  • Why choose Hungary?
  • Political environment
  • Government investment incentives
  • Labour productivity
  • Infrastructure
  • Doing business in Hungary
Iceland

Invest in Iceland Agency - www.invest.is

Promoting foreign investment in Iceland
  • Fast facts
  • Investment guide
  • Target sectors
India

Business India - www.indiaserver.com

  • General information
  • Government
  • Geography & climate
  • Economy
Indonesia

Why invest in Indonesia - http://www.bkpm.go.id/

  • General information
  • Government
  • Geography & climate
  • Economy
Iran

Iran Investment - www.iran-investment.org

  • Services
  • Advantages
  • Rules & regulations
  • Opportunities
  • Economic news
  • Iran overview
Iraq

Iraq Prospect - www.iraqdirectory.com

  • Business contacts
  • Investment opportunities
  • Banking information
  • Industry information
Ireland

Invest in Ireland - www.ida.ie

Aimed at new investors from overseas in manufacturing and internationally traded services sectors.
  • It also encourages existing investors to expand and develop their business.
  • Industry
  • Regions and business parks
  • Statistics
Israel

Ministry of Industry, Trade & Labour - www.moit.gov.il

  • Israeli economy in facts & figures
  • Investment promotion centre
  • Investment advantages
Italy

Invest in Italy - www.investinitaly.com

Official site providing information on foreign direct investment in Italy.
  • Italy and the world market
  • General information
  • Specific information for investors
  • Incentives
Japan

Invest Japan! - www.jetro.go.jp/investjapan/

  • Why choose Japan?
  • Regional information
  • Attractive sectors
  • Setting up business
  • Cost simulation
  • Surveys & statistics
Jordan

Investing in Jordan - www.jordaninvestment.com

  • Investor friendly Jordan
  • Incentives & benefits
  • Establishing your business
  • Investment promotion law
Latvia

AMCHAM - www.amcham.lv

Official site of the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia
  • Reasons to invest in Latvia
  • Statistics
  • Setting up a business
Lebanon

Investment Development Authority of Lebanon - www.idal.earth.secure-xp.net

  • Why choose Lebanon?
  • Investment incentives
  • Investment one-stop-shop
  • Investment opportunities
Libya

Libyainvestment - www.libyaninvestment.com

  • Advantages of investment in Libya
  • Industrial strategy
  • Future investment projects
  • Investment privileges
Liechtenstein

Principality of Liechtenstein - www.liechtenstein.li

Official government site providing information on:
  • Economic data
  • Business location & environment
  • Industry & manufacturing
  • Financial services
  • Business associations
Lithuania

Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania - www.ltembassyus.org

Information on foreign investment in Lithuania
  • Economy & economic relations
  • Foreign trade policy
  • Cooperation with international economic organisations
  • Country report
  • Import-export directory
Luxembourg

Invest in Luxemburg - www.bed.public.lu/

Official site of the Ministry of Finance on foreign direct investment
  • Key information on economy
  • Documents
  • Legislation
Macedonia

Ministry of Economy - www.economy.gov.mk

Useful information on the economic situation, including an investor's guide and detailed financial information
  • Economic overview
  • Setting up a business
  • Taxation
  • Investment opportunities
  • Infrastructure
Malaysia

Invest in Malaysia - www.malaysiainformation.com

  • Foreign investment
  • Free Zones
  • Taxation
  • Banking & finance
  • Industry sectors
Mexico

Invest in Mexico - www.investinmexico.com.mx

  • Investment opportunities
  • Investment projects
  • Why choose Mexico?
  • State information
  • Sectors
  • Legislation
  • Cost simulator
Moldova

ANAI - www.investinmoldova.org/

National Investment Promotion Agency
  • General information
  • National economy
  • Population
  • Political & financial system
  • Investment opportunities
Monaco

Monte Carlo online - www.monte-carlo.mc

Site promoting investment in Monaco
  • Tax system
  • Legislation
  • Bank & finance
Morocco

Investing in Morocco - www.mincom.gov.ma

Government site promoting investment in Morocco.
  • Statistics
  • Infrastructure
  • Economy & Finance
  • Key figures
Nepal

Nepal Ministry of Industry - www.moics.gov.np

Foreign Investment Promotion
  • Economy
  • Policy
  • Infrastructure
  • Labour
  • Taxes
  • Opportunities
Netherlands

Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency - www.nfia.com

7 business solutions for investors:
  • Research & Development
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing & Sales
  • Logistics
  • Customer care
  • Shared services
  • Headquarter functions
New Zealand

Investment New Zealand - www.investnewzealand.govt.nz

  • Essentials
  • Industry sector focus
  • Opportunities
  • How we can help
Norway

Bedin Company Information - www.bedin.no

How to start and run a business in Norway
  • Business start-up information
  • Labour market
  • Financing
  • Investments
  • Taxation
  • Import & Export
  • Custom duties
Pakistan

Pakistan Board of Investment - www.pakboi.gov.pk

  • Why invest in Pakistan?
  • Incentives
  • 5 reasons to invest in Pakistan
  • Priority sectors
  • Investment opportunities
Peru

Ministry of External Relations - www.rree.gob.pe

  • Legal framework
  • Tax system
  • Trade policy
  • Investment incentives & free zones
Philippines

Philippine Embassy - www.philippine-embassy.org.sg/

  • Why invest in the Philippines?
  • Investor incentives
  • Investment opportunities
  • How to invest in the Philippines
Portugal

Invest in Portugal - www.investinportugal.pt

Site encouraging foreign direct investment in Portugal
  • Investment overview
  • Tourism opportunities
  • Business activities
Romania

InvestRomania - www.investromania.ro

The global investor’s gateway to Romania
  • Business
  • Spotlight on the economy
  • Company directory
  • Calendar of events
  • Expats path
  • Financial market information
Russia

Invest 2 Russia - www.invest2russia.com

Site dedicated to providing investors with comprehensive up-to-date information on investment opportunities in Russia, establishing contacts, and conducting negotiations with Russian private and state companies, organisations and authorities
  • About Russia
  • Starting a business in Russia
  • 10 reasons to invest in Russia
  • Russian business guide
Saudi Arabia

SAGIA - www.sagia.gov.sa

Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority
  • About Saudi Arabia
  • Advantages of investing
  • Start-up procedures
Serbia & Montenegro

Gateway to Serbia - www.invest-in-serbia.com/

Committed to help maximise foreign investment.
  • Area profile and advantages
  • Investor's Guide
  • Business opportunities
Singapore

International Enterprise Singapore - www.iesingapore.com

  • Market information
  • Singapore trade statistics
  • Assistance programmes
  • Setting up a business
  • Business solutions
Slovakia

SARIO - www.sario.sk

Slovak Investment & Trade Development Agency, providing information and assistance for project development and investment
  • Reasons to invest
  • Economic & financial information
  • Business sectors
  • Investment incentives
  • Investment opportunities
  • Investment support
Slovenia

TIPO - www.investslovenia.org

Slovenian Trade & Investment Promotion Agency explaining the advantages of investment in Slovenia and offering business solutions
  • Industry
  • Regions
  • Facts & figures
  • Incentives
Spain

Invest in Spain - www.investinspain.org

Official site of the Ministry of Economy
  • General overview
  • Economy and industry
  • Infrastructure
  • Production costs
  • Labour framework
  • Taxes
  • Incentives
  • FDI statistics
  • Setting up – legal formalities
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Board of Investment - www.buildsrilanka.com

  • Economy & business environment
  • Investment opportunities
  • Investment incentives
  • Procedures for project approval
Sweden

Invest in Sweden Agency - www.isa.se

Professional assistance, free of charge, including information on:
  • Business opportunities
  • How to invest in Sweden
Switzerland

AMCHAM - www.amcham.ch

Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce promoting foreign direct investment in Switzerland
  • Why choose Switzerland
  • Forms of business
  • Setting up a business
  • Business Development agencies
  • Legislation
  • Taxation
Taiwan R.O.C.

Invest in Taiwan - http://investintaiwan.nat.gov.tw

  • Investment climate
  • Investment opportunities
  • Investment incentives
Thailand

Thailand Board of Investment - www.boi.go.th

  • Doing business in Thailand
  • Thailand in brief
  • Thailand information database
  • BOI services & policies
Tunisia

Invest in Tunisia - www.investintunisia.tn

Investment information
  • Modern Tunisia
  • Key figures
  • Why invest in Tunisia?
  • Legal context</