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 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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United Kingdom
04 Jan 2022New investment screening regime will be operational on 4 January 2022
The British Government set the date of the commencement of the National Security and Investment Act for 4 January 2022. The new legislation is a major amendment of foreign investment screening mechanism in the United Kingdom. Additionally, [...]
United Arab Emirates
02 Jan 2022Opens to 100 per cent foreign ownership in most sectors
On 27 November 2021, the Government approved a wide-ranging reform of its legal system affecting more than 40 laws. The reforms come during the UAE’s “Year of the 50th” and are intended to keep pace with its developmental aspirations. [...]
Zambia
01 Jan 2022The Zambia Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2021 provides new incentives for large investments
The Zambia Development Agency Act, 2006 was amended on 30 December 2021 to provide foreign and local investors who invest not less than $500'000 or the equivalent in convertible currency, in a priority sector, incentives as specified [...]
Ukraine
01 Jan 2022New preferential tax and legal regime for IT residents in Diia City
On 14 December 2021, the Parliament of Ukraine adopted Law No. 1946-IX “On Amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine and Other Laws of Ukraine regarding the Stimulation of the Digital Economy Development in Ukraine” (Закон «Про внесення [...]
Russian Federation
01 Jan 2022Foreign IT companies are required to open representative offices in Russia
On 1 January 2022, the Federal Law on Internet activities of foreign legal entities on the Russian Federation territory (Федеральный закон от 01.07.2021 № 236-ФЗ «О деятельности иностранных лиц в информационно-телекоммуникационной [...]
China
01 Jan 2022Issued new Negative List for Foreign Direct Investment
On 27 December 2021, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce jointly issued the 2021 Negative List for Foreign Investment Access, which replaced the 2020 edition and took effect on 1 January 2022. [...]
Nigeria
31 Dec 2021Introduces new taxes on non-resident companies in digital and professional services
The Finance Act 2021 was signed into law on 31 December 2021, amending different tax and fiscal legislation. Section 13 of the Company Income Tax Act (CITA) has been amended to incorporate the taxation of non-resident companies carrying [...]
Libya
22 Dec 2021Creation of Wadi Al-Harir Special Economic Zone in western region
On 22 December 2021, the Government of Libya published Decree No 7/2021 establishing the Special Economic Zone Wadi Al-Harir, Libya. The Zone, which has a legal personality and independent financial disclosure under the provisions [...]
France
22 Dec 2021Temporary measure to lower the control threshold triggering the FDI screening regime extended for another year
On 22 December 2021, the Decree No.2021-1758 was adopted. It extends for a further year the measure to lower from 25% to 10% the threshold for the acquisition of voting rights in French companies carrying out activities sensitive to [...]
Philippines
15 Dec 2021Allows 100 per cent foreign ownership of public services
On 15 December 2021, the Philippines Senate passed Senate Bill (SB) 2094, which amends the Public Service Act by enabling the 100 percent foreign ownership of public services, such as telecommunications, airlines, shipping, and railways. [...]
United States of America
09 Nov 2021Extends ban on securities investments in certain Chinese companies
On 9 November 2021, the President of the United States ordered the extension of the state of emergency declared by Executive Order No. 13.959 of 12 November 12, 2020 banning investments from US nationals in certain Chinese companies, [...]
Saudi Arabia
09 Nov 2021Allows non-Saudis to invest in real estate funds
On 9 November 2021, the Capital Market Authority (CMA) allowed financial market institutions to accept the subscriptions of non-Saudis in the real estate funds that invest in assets within the boundaries of Makkah and Madinah. This [...]
Zambia
29 Oct 2021Reduces the corporate income tax rate and introduces new tax incentives
The Minister of Finance’s 2022 budget address, delivered on October 29 2021, introduced several key changes to the tax regime for investment. Among others, it reduced the general corporate income tax rate from 35% to 30%, extended [...]
China
22 Oct 2021Issues the "14th Five-Year Development Plan for Utilizing Foreign Capital"
On 22 October 2021, the Ministry of Commerce issued the "14th Five-Year (2021-2025) Plan for the Utilization of Foreign Capital". The plan indicates that China will open up further to foreign investment, by reducing the negative list [...]
United Arab Emirates
21 Oct 2021Abu Dhabi launches the Virtual Business Licence to drive more foreign investments
On 21 October 2021, the Abu Dhabi Government launched the "Virtual Licence" allowing the non-resident foreign investors to obtain an economic licence for doing business in Abu Dhabi without any prior residence procedures and from any [...]
Uzbekistan
07 Oct 2021New incentives to foreign investors in mining and natural resources sectors
On 6 October 2021, the Presidential Decree No. UP-6319 “On measures for further stimulation of geological exploration and improvement of taxation for subsoil users” was signed. It introduces a number of tax and customs incentives to [...]
India
06 Oct 2021100% foreign participation in the Telecoms sector now allowed via the Automatic Route
On October 7 2021, the Government of India announced that it would allow 100% foreign participation in the telecom services industry, including all telecom services and infrastructure providers, through the Automatic Route. Under [...]
United States of America
05 Oct 2021New screening requirement and export controls for certain biotechnology-related software
On 5 October 2021, the Department of Commerce (Bureau of Industry and Security, BIS) published new regulations enacting export controls for certain types of biotechnology-related software capable of designing functional genetic elements. [...]
Japan
05 Oct 2021Foreign investment in activities related to 34 rare-earth metals now subject to screening
On 4 November 2021 (after the 30-day transitional period), the amendment of the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act (the FEFTA) took effect. According to the amendment, business sectors related to 34 rare-earth metals (e.g. mining [...]
South Africa
28 Sep 2021Restricts foreign ownership of private security companies
On 28 September 2021, the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act, 2014 received assent. Among other issues, the Amendment Act introduces a requirement that private security companies be owned and controlled to at least [...]
India
22 Sep 2021Launches national single window system to improve ease of doing business
On 22 September 2021, the Government of India launched the National Single-Window System for investors and businesses. The portal will integrate the existing clearance systems of the Central Departments and of the States and will become [...]
Thailand
14 Sep 2021Issues New Incentives to Attract Foreign Investors, Retirees and Professionals.
On September 14, 2021, Thailand’s Cabinet passed a resolution introducing immigration, tax, and land ownership incentives aimed at attracting foreign investors, wealthy pensioners, professionals who can work remotely from Thailand [...]
France
10 Sep 2021Extends FDI review mechanism to technologies involved in the production of renewable energy
On 10 September 2021, the Decree on foreign investment in France (Arrêté du 10 septembre 2021 relatif aux investissements étrangers en France) was adopted. The Decree extended the list of sectors and critical technologies subject to [...]
Cambodia
09 Sep 2021New investment law aims to boost foreign investments
On October 15 2021, the Government of Cambodia adopted a new Law on Investment. The new law will replace the Law on Investment of 1993, as revised in 2003. The new Law aims to create an open and transparent legal framework for investment, [...]
Saudi Arabia
07 Sep 2021Introduces screening of foreign investment in sensitive and strategic sectors
On 7 September 2021, the Council of Ministers released a Resolution on the establishment of a “Permanent Ministerial Committee for the Examination of Foreign Investment”. The Committee is tasked to identify on an ongoing basis sensitive [...]
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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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