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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 quarterly Investment Policy Monitor (since 2009) and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2011, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2000 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 growth and development.
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Note: the policy measures are identified through a systematic review of government and business intelligence sources. 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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France
24 May 2019France strengthens its FDI screening mechanism with "PACTE Act"
On 24 May 2019, the Law on Growth and Business Transformation, also known as the "PACTE Act", entered into force. It provides a comprehensive reform of the legal environment for business in France and is considered to be a flagship [...]
Viet Nam
13 May 2019New regulations on use of foreign currencies in Vietnam
The State Bank of Viet Nam recently issued Circular No. 03/2019/TT-NHNN on amending and supplementing a number of articles of Circular No. 32/2013/TT-NHNN guiding the implementation of regulations on restricting the use of foreign [...]
Uzbekistan
29 Apr 2019Uzbekistan privatizes certain State companies
On 29 April 2019, the President of Uzbekistan signed the Resolution “On further measures for the improvement of the mechanisms for attracting foreign direct investment to the economy of the Republic of Uzbekistan”. It approved the [...]
Saudi Arabia
24 Apr 2019SAGIA launched Venture Capital Platform
On 24 April, 2019, the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) has launched 'VENTURE by Invest Saudi', a new initiative aimed at attracting global venture capital firms to the Kingdom. Launched at the Financial Sector Conference [...]
United Arab Emirates
17 Apr 2019Abu Dhabi allows foreigners to own freehold properties in investment areas
On April 17, 2019, Abu Dhabi’s government has made changes to real estate laws allowing foreigners to own freehold property in designated zones to increase foreign direct investment. Before the changes, ownership of property was only [...]
European Union
10 Apr 2019EU adopted its regulation establishing a framework for the screening of foreign direct investments into the Union
On 10 April 2019, a new Regulation of the European Union entered into force establishing a framework for FDI screening. It creates a cooperation regime between Member States and the European Commission enabling information sharing, [...]
Italy
26 Mar 2019FDI screening expended to cover 5G technology
Due to rapid development of telecommunication technologies, the government of Italy decided to extend its special powers to cover also 5G technology. Decree-Law no. 22 that entered into force on 25 March 2019 specifies that this particular [...]
China
15 Mar 2019China Adopted the Foreign Investment Law
China passed the "Foreign Investment Law of the People’s Republic of China" at the close of the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC, the country’s top legislature) on 15 March 2019. The new law will take effect on [...]
Egypt
06 Mar 2019Cabinet approves changes to investment law
On 6 March 2019, the cabinet approved two amendments to the investment law aimed at encouraging expansions of existing investments and clarifying the system for certifying contracts of association. In the original law, investment [...]
Cabo Verde
01 Mar 2019Government privatises national airline
On 1 March 2019 the Government of Cabo Verde sold 51% of its stake in Transportadora Aérea Cabo-verdiana (TACV), the national airline, to Loftleidir Cape Verde (a subsidiary of Icelandair Group). Loftleidir had been managing the restructuring [...]
Mongolia
25 Feb 2019Mongolia opens its one-stop service center for foreign investors
On 25 February 2019, the government of Mongolia launched its one-stop service center dedicated to foreign investors. The center was established with the purpose to provide information and advisory services on legal framework, social [...]
Uzbekistan
20 Feb 2019Facilitation and promotion of investment in mining industry
The Regulation on Measures for the Fundamental Improvement and Integrated Development of the Building Material Industry was signed by the President of Uzbekistan on 20 February 2019. It provides a list of 275 deposits (plots) of non-metallic [...]
Poland
11 Feb 2019Poland introduces financial incentives in audiovisual industry
On 11 February 2019, the Act on Financial Support for Audiovisual Production entered into force. It introduced financial incentives aimed at boosting the Polish audiovisual industry. Although the programme is not directed only to foreign [...]
United Republic of Tanzania
08 Feb 2019Amendments to the Mining Local Content Regulations
The Mining (Local Content) Regulations, which were passed on 8 February 2019, amend the existing rules in the following ways, among others: • While the "old" Local Content Regulations required an indigenous Tanzanian company to have [...]
United Arab Emirates
07 Feb 2019Abu Dhabi launches an investment office to attract FDI
On 7 February 2019, the President, His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, issued Law No.1 on the establishment of an Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) and Law No.2 on regulating partnerships between public and private sectors. [...]
Guatemala
04 Feb 2019Tax Benefits for Companies in Special Zones
The regulation for Special Public Economic Development Zones, which came into effect on 4 February 2019, establishes fiscal incentives for companies operating under this scheme. Among the tax benefits provided by the Law are the full [...]
Panama
04 Feb 2019Tax incentives for the tourism sector modified
According to the Law Project 696 of 2018, approved on 4 February 2019, Panama modified tax incentives related to the tourism sector as established under Law 80 of 8 November 2012. The tourism sector will get tax incentives until 2025 [...]
Viet Nam
01 Feb 2019Decrees set requirements for foreign-invested vocational institutions
On 1 February 2019, the Vietnamese Government issued a series of conditions for setting up foreign-invested vocational training institutions in Vietnam, expected to take effect from 20 March 2019. The conditions were itemized in Decree [...]
India
01 Feb 2019New FDI rules for e-commerce
Effective from 1 February 2019, the Government of India introduced several changes in its FDI policy for e-commerce. The new rules are reported to aim at safeguarding the interests of offline retailers. The key changes, among others, [...]
Senegal
24 Jan 2019Adoption of new Petroleum Code
The Petroleum Code, which was adopted on 24 January 2019 as Law No. 01/2019, aims to reinforce the preservation of national interests and local content. It includes several key points: Royalties are calculated on gross production [...]
Kazakhstan
21 Jan 2019Kazakhstan amended its arbitration rules
A recent law adopted on 21 January 2019 liberalizes the arbitration framework of Kazakhstan and harmonizes it with relevant international conventions and standards. Among others, it now permits that foreign law applies to a dispute [...]
India
21 Jan 2019India eases requirements for foreign investment in certain sectors
According to a notification by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 21 January 2019, foreign companies in defence, telecom, information and broadcasting, and private security services will not require the RBI's approval to open branch [...]
Ecuador
10 Jan 2019Adoption of new regulations to promote investment
On 10 January 2019 the President announced new regulations clarifying the application of the Productive Development Law (LFP), originally enacted in August 2018 to encourage investment and generate employment. The new regulations, [...]
Qatar
07 Jan 2019New law regulating foreign investment allows up to 100 percent foreign ownership
On 7 January 2019, Law No.1 of 2019 regulating the investment of non-Qatari capital in economic activity became effective, repealing Law No. 13 of 2000. Key aspects of the new law, among others, are the following: • Foreign ownership [...]
Peru
01 Jan 2019Introduction of corporate tax credits and incentives
Effective 1 January 2019, specific rules on tax credits were introduced for domiciled entities. They will be able to deduct various income taxes paid as credit (specific requirements will apply). A special deduction regime has been [...]
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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 quarterly Investment Policy Monitor (since 2009) and the UNCTAD-OECD Reports on G20 Measures.
In 2011, to further strengthen the quality of reporting, UNCTAD revised the methodology of monitoring investment policy measures. and revised the measures going back to 2000 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 growth and development.
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Note: the policy measures are identified through a systematic review of government and business intelligence sources. 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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