Investment Policy Measures

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Colombia

Colombia

12 Sep 2024

Seeks 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 [...]

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

29 Jul 2024

Issued Directive to liberalize its foreign exchange policy

On 29 July 2024, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) issued a new Foreign Exchange Directive No. FXD/01/2024. The Directive permits foreign exchange to be retained by exporters and commercial banks to substantially increase the supply [...]

Romania

Romania

17 Jul 2024

Extends the sanctions regime under its FDI screening regime to investors from the European Union

On 17 July 2024, Romania enacted Law No. 231/2024, which further amends its foreign direct investment (FDI) screening regime. This law extends the sanctions regime to include investors from the European Union, aligning their treatment [...]

Ethiopia

Ethiopia

16 Jul 2024

Issued Directive to License Securities Exchange in Ethiopia

On 16 July 2024, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority issued the “Directive on Licensing, Operation, and Supervision of Securities Exchanges, Derivatives Exchanges, and the Over-The-Counter Market No. 1009/2024”. The Directive aims [...]

Canada

Canada

04 Jul 2024

Tightens scrutiny on critical minerals investments

On 4 July 2024, the Government of Canada published a Ministerial Statement on Net Benefit Reviews of Canadian Critical Minerals Companies. The Statement clarifies that, under the Net Benefit Review regime of the Investment Canada [...]

Uganda

Uganda

04 Jul 2024

Introduces tax reforms to encourage investment

On 13 June 2024, the Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development of Uganda presented the National Budget for the 2024/25 financial year. The Budget includes, inter alia, provisions for the Income Tax (Amendment) Act, 2024. [...]

European Union

European Union

29 Jun 2024

Amends its sanction package against Belarus

On 29 June 2024, the European Union amended its sanctions package against Belarus, revising the provisions of Council Regulation (EU) No. 765/2006. The new package prohibits any new investments, financing, joint ventures, or investment [...]

Argentina

Argentina

27 Jun 2024

Allows the privatization of 8 public enterprises

On 27 June 2024, the Congress of Argentina passed Law No. 27,742, known as the “Ley Bases” or “Bases and Starting Points for the Liberty of the Argentine People” in English. Among other, the Ley Bases authorizes the executive branch [...]

Argentina

Argentina

27 Jun 2024

Adopts new incentive regime for large investments

On 27 June 2024, the Congress of Argentina passed Law No. 27,742, known as the “Ley Bases” (Bases and Starting Points for the Liberty of the Argentine People). Among other provisions, the Ley Bases establishes the incentive regime [...]

European Union

European Union

24 Jun 2024

Adopts the fourteenth sanctions package against the Russian Federation

On 24 June 2024, the European Union adopted its fourteenth sanctions package against the Russian Federation. This package introduces measures targeting the Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector, strengthens anti-circumvention [...]

Romania

Romania

21 Jun 2024

Encourages investments in the manufacturing industry

On 21 June 2024, the Government of Romania launched a € 450 million scheme to encourage investments in the manufacturing industry. The scheme prioritizes investments in critical sectors for economic diversification and resilience, [...]

Portugal

Portugal

08 Jun 2024

Incentivizes investments in renewable energy technologies, energy source diversification and decarbonization

On 7 June 2024, the Government of Portugal published Ministerial Order No. 160/2024/1, which establishes an incentive programme to support the development of an ecological industry. The programme aims to foster industrial investments [...]

United Arab Emirates

United Arab Emirates

06 Jun 2024

Abu Dhabi Launches a unified economic licence to enhance ease of doing business

On 6 June 2024, the Department of Economic Development of Abu Dhabi launched the Unified Economic Licence to enhance ease of doing business for investors and entrepreneurs, which unifies procedures for registering economic licences [...]

Japan

Japan

04 Jun 2024

Designated four 'special zones' to create international financial centers

On 4 June 2024, the Government of Japan designated four areas as special zones to promote new entry and expansion of domestic and foreign financial and asset management businesses and attract foreign investment. The government aims [...]

Mauritius

Mauritius

03 Jun 2024

Adopted Budget 2024-2025 with implications for investment

On 7 June 2024, Mauritius released its Budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025, outlining a series of strategic initiatives aimed at inter alia encouraging investment and improving the ease of doing business. These include, among others: [...]

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

24 May 2024

Prohibits foreign state control over newspaper enterprises

On 24 May 2024, the United Kingdom adopted the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024. This Act amends the Enterprise Act 2002 to prevent foreign state control over United Kingdom newspaper enterprises. Specifically, it [...]

Russian Federation

Russian Federation

23 May 2024

Establishes a procedure to seize United States' assets

On 23 May 2024, the President of the Russian Federation issued Decree No. 422, establishing a procedure to seize the assets of United States or United States legal persons and individuals as compensation for damages caused by the United [...]

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

21 May 2024

Updates guidance on the investment screening regime and clarifies its application to outward FDI

On 21 May 2024, the Government of the United Kingdom published updated guidance on the investment screening procedure under the National Security and Investment Act (NSIA) to clarify its approach and reduce uncertainty for businesses [...]

Belgium

Belgium

12 May 2024

Modernizes its investment deduction regime to support innovation and sustainable investments

On 12 May 2024, the Parliament of Belgium adopted the Miscellaneous Taxation Act to modernize the investment deduction regime, which allows companies and self-employed individuals to reduce their taxable income by a specific percentage [...]

Poland

Poland

09 May 2024

Issues updated guidelines on the FDI screening regime

On 9 May 2024, the Office of Competition and Consumer Protection of Poland (UOKiK) released updated guidelines on the FDI screening regime to improve its clarity and address procedural and practical concerns raised by businesses. These [...]

China

China

09 May 2024

Introduces subsidies for foreign investment in manufacturing and services in selected regions

On 9 May 2024, the provincial Government of Guangdong announced a new policy to attract FDI, offering rewards of up to approximately $21 million to eligible foreign investment enterprises. Under the policy, which is due to last until [...]

Ukraine

Ukraine

04 May 2024

Eases foreign exchange restrictions to promote inward and outward investment

On 4 May 2024, the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) eased foreign exchange restrictions to improve business conditions, promote outward investment abroad, and support economic recovery and investment inflows. Key changes include allowing [...]

Australia

Australia

01 May 2024

Updates its Foreign Investment Policy

On 1 May 2024, recognizing that national security threats are increasing due to intensifying geopolitical competition, the Treasury announced reforms to streamline and strengthen Australia’s foreign investment framework, in order to [...]

United States of America

United States of America

30 Apr 2024

New National Security Memorandum on Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience

On 30 April 2024, the President of the United States signed a National Security Memorandum to secure and enhance the resilience of critical infrastructure and to replace a decade-old document from 2013. Although the memorandum is an [...]

Chile

Chile

25 Apr 2024

Publishes Green Hydrogen Action Plan

On 25 April 2024, the Ministry of Energy of Chile published its Green Hydrogen Action Plan 2023-2030. The Plan aims to attract foreign investment and position the country as a leading producer and exporter of green hydrogen and its [...]

Number of policy measures per economy (since 01 Jan 2010) 1 95