Investment Policy Monitor
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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New Zealand
23 Jan 2025Launches Invest New Zealand
On January 23, 2025, the Government of New Zealand introduced “Invest New Zealand,” a new agency that will initially be housed within New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) and subsequently transition into an autonomous Crown Entity. [...]
Azerbaijan
07 Jan 2025Cuts Branch Profit Tax Rate in Half
On 4 December 2024, Azerbaijan amended its Tax Code to reduce the branch profits tax rate from 10 per cent to 5 per cent. This tax is imposed on the net profits of a branch or permanent establishment in Azerbaijan when transferred [...]
Ireland
06 Jan 2025The Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 came into effect
On 6 January 2025, the Screening of Third Country Transactions Act 2023 (No. 28 of 2023), establishing a mechanism for screening foreign direct investment (FDI) on national security grounds, entered into force. The Act requires mandatory [...]
Viet Nam
31 Dec 2024Enacts Decree Establishing Investment Support Fund for High-Tech Enterprises, Products
On December 31, 2024, Viet Nam issued Decree No. 182/2024/NÐ-CP (Decree 182) on the establishment of the Investment Support Fund. The new decree provides a legal framework for government investment support targeting enterprises operating [...]
Kazakhstan
16 Dec 2024Mandates financial assurances for land allocation in investment projects
On 2 December 2024, Kazakhstan amended the requirements for investors seeking local authorities' consent for land allocation in investment projects, as outlined in Order No. 11-1-4/664. Under the new provisions, investors must provide [...]
Bangladesh
27 Nov 2024Announces Tax Exemption for Renewable Energy-Based Power Generation Projects
On 27th November 2024, Bangladesh announced a 10-year tax benefit to encourage investments in renewable energy-based power facilities, which takes effect from 1 July 2025. SRO No. 400-Law/Income Tax-54/2024 stipulates that individuals [...]
Belgium
25 Nov 2024Introduces State aid to support renewable offshore wind energy
On 13 September 2024, the European Commission approved a €682 million State aid scheme by Belgium to support the construction and operation of a 700 MW offshore wind farm in the Princess Elisabeth Zone of the North Sea. The aid will [...]
Philippines
11 Nov 2024Lowers corporate income tax and expands incentives for investment
On 11 November 2024, the President of the Philippines signed the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises to Maximize Opportunities for Reinvigorating the Economy (CREATE MORE) Act into law. Under the CREATE MORE Act, [...]
China
01 Nov 2024Eases rules for foreign investment in listed companies
On 1 November 2024, China issued revised regulations for foreign investment in its listed companies, set to take effect on 2 December 2024. The new regulations lower the minimum overseas assets requirement for strategic investors from [...]
United States of America
28 Oct 2024Finalizes restrictions on outward investment in "critical technology" sectors in countries of concern
On 28 October 2024, the Department of the Treasury issued a Final Rule that will take effect on 2 January 2025. This rule implements Executive Order 14105 of 8 August 2023, “Addressing United States Investments in Certain National [...]
Brazil
23 Oct 2024Launches new investment platform to boost international green investment
On 23 October 2024, Brazil launched a new investment platform, the Brazil Climate and Ecological Transformation Investment Platform (BIP), to link climate plans with investment opportunities. This platform was unveiled in Washington, [...]
Russian Federation
18 Oct 2024Further tightens the regulations for foreign companies exiting the Russian Federation
On 15 October 2024, the Sub-Commission for Control over Foreign Investments of the Russian Federation issued updated regulations for foreign companies exiting the Russian Federation, further tightening financial and procedural obligations. [...]
Kazakhstan
18 Oct 2024Approves the Concept of Investment Policy 2024-2029
On 18 October 2024, the Government of Kazakhstan approved the Concept of Investment Policy 2024–2029. The goal of the Concept is to enhance the country's investment environment and attract at least $150 billion in foreign direct investment. [...]
Bahrain
18 Oct 2024Amends conditions of foreign ownership
On 17 October 2024, Bahrain amended conditions for foreign ownership, effective 18 October 2024. Decision Number 53 of 2024 introduced new conditions for companies wholly or partially owned by non-Bahraini partners to engage in the [...]
Mauritania
08 Oct 2024Adopts dedicated framework to attract investment in green hydrogen
On 8 October 2024, Mauritania adopted a Green Hydrogen Code, introducing a new legal framework aimed at bolstering private investment, particularly in the renewable energy sector, with a strong focus on green hydrogen development. [...]
Viet Nam
05 Oct 2024Tightens the requirements for foreign investment in the education sector
On 5 October 2024, Viet Nam issued a new decree (124/2024/ND-CP) to tighten requirements for foreign investment in the education sector, set to take effect on 20 November 2024. The decree requires that foreign universities establishing [...]
Norway
01 Oct 2024Requires companies to register the ultimate beneficial owners
On 1 October 2024, the Act on Beneficial Owners (Lov om register over reelle rettighetshavere) entered into force in Norway. This legislation requires legal entities to maintain accurate and up-to-date records of their ultimate beneficial [...]
Romania
01 Oct 2024Introduces State aid for investments in electricity storage capacities
On 17 September 2024, the Ministry of Energy of Romania launched a State aid scheme to support investments in the development of electricity storage capacities. The scheme aims to finance the establishment of storage capacities connected [...]
Austria
19 Sep 2024Introduces a €2.7 billion State aid scheme to support decarbonization projects
On 19 September 2024, The European Commission has approved a €2.7 billion State aid scheme by Austria to support the transformation of production processes and encourage investment in decarbonization projects. The scheme will fund [...]
South Africa
12 Sep 2024Issues Currency and Exchanges Guidelines for Business Entities
On 12 September 2024, the Reserve Bank of South Africa issued new guidelines affecting outward foreign direct investment (FDI): • Conditions for Outward FDI: South African companies, including State-owned enterprises, can transfer [...]
Colombia
12 Sep 2024Seeks investors in offshore wind energy projects
On 12 September 2024, the Government of Colombia adopted Addendum No. 3 to the tender documents for the competitive process related to the first round of offshore wind energy in Colombia, initiated on 4 December 2023. The competitive [...]
Brazil
11 Sep 2024Extension and expansion of incentive regime for semiconductor industry
On 11 September 2024, the Government of Brazil adopted legislation that will come into force on 1 January 2025, extending existing financial incentives for the semiconductor industry and introducing new ones. The law: Extends the [...]
Netherlands
09 Sep 2024Provides grants to support the decarbonization of industrial production processes
On 9 September, the Netherlands published the framework for calls for proposals for additional CO₂ reduction through electrification (Raamwerk voor oproepen tot voorstellen voor additionele CO₂-reductie middels elektrificatie). This [...]
China
07 Sep 2024Relaxed restrictions on foreign investment in the healthcare sector
On September 8, 2024, China released the Notice on Carrying Out Pilot Programs to Expand the Opening-up in the Healthcare Sector (关于在医疗领域开展扩大开放试点工作的通知). Under this measure, foreign investors are now permitted to establish wholly foreign-owned [...]
Canada
03 Sep 2024Tightens the FDI screening regime
On 22 March 2024, the Investment Canada Act was amended, following royal assent, through Bill C-34: "An Act to amend the Investment Canada Act". This amendment ushers in a modernization package aimed at enhancing the Foreign Direct [...]
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UNCTAD has been collecting information on changes in national foreign direct investment (FDI) policies on an annual basis since 1992. This collection has provided input to the analysis of global and regional investment policy trends in the World Investment Report, the Investment Policy Monitors and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2024, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2012 accordingly.
The Investment Policy Monitor provides the international investment community with country-specific, up-to-date information about the latest developments in foreign investment policies.
Through its monitoring of investment policy changes, UNCTAD offers cutting-edge and innovative contributions to investment policy discourse, and contributes to preparing the ground for future policymaking in the interest of making foreign investment work for sustainable development.
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The UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor database include official measures affecting FDI adopted by United Nations Member States. These encompass measures explicitly targeting FDI (FDI-specific), as well as general investment measures with a clear impact on foreign investment (FDI-related). The measures are either reported directly to UNCTAD by Member States through annual surveys or identified by UNCTAD researchers through publicly accessible sources (such as government websites and specialized policy databases). The classification of measures as more or less favourable is based solely on their potential impact on investors.
Note: Measures are verified, to the fullest extent possible, by referencing government sources. The compilation of measures is not exhaustive.
Disclaimer: the boundaries and names shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endorsement or acceptance by the United Nations.
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