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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

Algerian - Swiss Chamber of Commerce & Industry - Investment in Algeria
- Code of investment
- Opportunities
Solutions and opportunities for foreign investors
- FIAA services
- Country profile
Provides information on importing to, setting up and buying businesses in Andorra
- External trade
- Investing
- Information for business representatives
- Tax system
- Financial sector
The ultimate guide to doing business in Argentina
- Setting up a company
- Economy
- Investing in
- Investor services
- The Australian advantage
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
- Discover Bangladesh
- Investor’s guide
- Cost of doing business
- Investment opportunities
- Investment incentives
Belarusian Chamber of Commerce provides foreign trade development services
Comprehensive investment guide including:
- Infrastructure
- Workforce
- Industry focus
- Business guide
- Incentives
- Relocation
Foreign Investment Promotion Agency Of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Business matching
- Privatisation
- Investment news
- Statistics
Foreign direct investment business information services
- Land of opportunities
- Brazilian economy
- Economic sectors
- Getting started in Brazil
- Investment opportunities
Detailed factsheet for potential investors
- Political & economic data
- Major investment incentives
- Infrastructure
- Operational costs
- Customs & tax provisions
- Taxation
Comprehensive centre for investment services
- Reasons to invest
- Industry sectors
- Economic data
- Cost of doing business
- Incentives & taxes
- Setting up business
- Investor services
The Chilean American Chamber of Commerce’s guide to foreign investment in Chile
- Foreign investment law
- Basic principals
- Main investor’s rights
- Application procedures
- 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
Financial information and links:
- Economy
- Investing in Cyprus
Official guide to investing in the Czech Republic
- Reasons to invest
- Investment incentives
- Online databases
- Foreign direct investment
- Key manufacturing & service sectors
- Factsheets
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)
- Why invest
- Where to invest
Website for foreign investors looking for investment opportunities in Estonia
- Investor services
- Target sectors
- Investment guide
- Sector reviews
- Estonian law
- Major investors
- Statistics
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
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
Aims to find, promote and support foreign direct investment in Greece and international partnerships with Greek companies.
- Investment incentives
- Factsheets
- HK advantages
- Key business sectors
- Setting up in HK
- Key statistics
- Useful links
Comprehensive investment strategy and business services
- Why choose Hungary?
- Political environment
- Government investment incentives
- Labour productivity
- Infrastructure
- Doing business in Hungary
Promoting foreign investment in Iceland
- Fast facts
- Investment guide
- General information
- Government
- Geography & climate
- Economy
- General information
- Government
- Geography & climate
- Economy
- Services
- Advantages
- Rules & regulations
- Opportunities
- Economic news
- Iran overview
- Business contacts
- Investment opportunities
- Banking information
- Industry information
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
- Israeli economy in facts & figures
- Investment promotion centre
Official site providing information on foreign direct investment in Italy.
- Italy and the world market
- General information
- Specific information for investors
- Incentives
- Why choose Japan?
- Regional information
- Attractive sectors
- Setting up business
- Cost simulation
- Surveys & statistics
- Investor friendly Jordan
- Incentives & benefits
- Establishing your business
- Investment promotion law
Official site of the American Chamber of Commerce in Latvia
- Reasons to invest in Latvia
- Statistics
- Why choose Lebanon?
- Investment incentives
- Investment one-stop-shop
- Investment opportunities
- Advantages of investment in Libya
- Industrial strategy
- Future investment projects
- Investment privileges
Official government site providing information on:
- Economic data
- Business location & environment
- Industry & manufacturing
- Financial services
- Business associations
Information on foreign investment in Lithuania
- Economy & economic relations
- Foreign trade policy
- Cooperation with international economic organisations
- Country report
- Import-export directory
Official site of the Ministry of Finance on foreign direct investment
- Key information on economy
- Documents
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
- Foreign investment
- Free Zones
- Taxation
- Banking & finance
- Industry sectors
- Investment opportunities
- Investment projects
- Why choose Mexico?
- State information
- Sectors
- Legislation
- Cost simulator
National Investment Promotion Agency
- General information
- National economy
- Population
- Political & financial system
- Investment opportunities
Site promoting investment in Monaco
Government site promoting investment in Morocco.
- Statistics
- Infrastructure
- Economy & Finance
- Key figures
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
- Essentials
- Industry sector focus
- Opportunities
- How we can help
How to start and run a business in Norway
- Business start-up information
- Labour market
- Financing
- Investments
- Taxation
- Import & Export
- Custom duties
- Why invest in Pakistan?
- Incentives
- 5 reasons to invest in Pakistan
- Priority sectors
- Investment opportunities
- Legal framework
- Tax system
- Trade policy
- Investment incentives & free zones
- Why invest in the Philippines?
- Investor incentives
- Investment opportunities
- How to invest in the Philippines
Site encouraging foreign direct investment in Portugal
- Investment overview
- Tourism opportunities
The global investor’s gateway to Romania
- Business
- Spotlight on the economy
- Company directory
- Calendar of events
- Expats path
- Financial market information
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 Arabian General Investment Authority
- About Saudi Arabia
- Advantages of investing
Committed to help maximise foreign investment.
- Area profile and advantages
- Investor's Guide
- Market information
- Singapore trade statistics
- Assistance programmes
- Setting up a business
- Business solutions
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
Slovenian Trade & Investment Promotion Agency explaining the advantages of investment in Slovenia and offering business solutions
- Facts & figures
- Incentives
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
- Economy & business environment
- Investment opportunities
- Investment incentives
- Procedures for project approval
Professional assistance, free of charge, including information on:
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
- Investment climate
- Investment opportunities
- Doing business in Thailand
- Thailand in brief
- Thailand information database
- BOI services & policies
Investment information
- Modern Tunisia
- Key figures
- Why invest in Tunisia?
- Legal context
- Investor's Guide
Undersecretariat of the Prime Ministry for Foreign Trade
- Trade policies & measures
- Doing business in Turkey
- Turkish economy
- Turkey & US / CIS / EU
- Free Zones
- UAE industry
- Statistics & Figures
- Investment opportunities
- Federal fees