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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United States of America
31 Mar 2025Established the United States Investment Accelerator
In implementation of the "America First Investment Policy", on 31 March 2025, the Government of the United States announced that a "United States Investment Accelerator" would become operational within 30 days. The new entity is tasked [...]
Viet Nam
18 Mar 2025Raises foreign ownership cap for commercial banks undergoing restructuring or transfer
On 18 March 2025, the Government of Viet Nam issued Decree No. 69/2025/ND-CP, amending several provisions of Decree No. 01/2014/ND-CP concerning foreign investment in Vietnamese financial institutions. Under the new decree, the general [...]
China
12 Mar 2025New incentives for FDI in Shenzen
On 12 March 2025, the Government of Shenzhen, in the Guangdong Province in the south of China, released the “Key Points of Support Policies for Shenzhen Commerce and Investment Promotion in 2025”. Foreign-invested enterprises that [...]
Seychelles
10 Mar 2025Grants new business tax exemption to infant companies
On 10 March 2025, Seychelles adopted the Business Tax (Exemption of Tax for Infant Companies) Order, 2025 (S.I. 13 of 2025), granting tax exemptions to eligible businesses. Under the Order, qualifying infant companies are exempt from [...]
Singapore
07 Mar 2025Eases foreign work permit regulations
On 7 March 2025, Singapore announced changes to its Foreign Workforce Policy. The key amendments are as follows: Extension of the M-SEP scheme. As of 1 May 2025, the Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities (M-SEP) scheme will [...]
Viet Nam
03 Mar 2025Opens offshore wind market to foreign investors and adopts incentives.
On 3 March 2025, Viet Nam adopted Decree No. 58/2025/ND-CP on the development of renewable and new energy, establishing clear participation criteria for foreign investors in the offshore wind power sector. Under the decree, foreign [...]
Korea, Republic of
28 Feb 2025Extends the tax holiday period for capital goods imported for foreign investment
On 28 February 2025, the Republic of Korea amended the Enforcement Decree of the Act on Restriction on Special Cases Concerning Taxation (No. 35347), extending the exemption period for tariffs, special consumption tax and value-added [...]
Jordan
26 Feb 2025Eases residency requirements for foreign investors
On 26 February 2025, the Cabinet of Jordan abolished the requirement for foreign property owners residing in the country for more than two years to deposit JD10,000 ($14,000). Meanwhile, the deposit required for non-property owners [...]
United States of America
21 Feb 2025America First Investment Policy increases restrictions on FDI from and to "foreign adversaries"
On 21 February 2025, the Government of the United States of America published The America First Investment Policy, which aims to encourage investment from allies by facilitating investments while also increasing restrictions on "foreign [...]
United States of America
21 Feb 2025America First Investment Policy aims to facilitate investment from "allies and partners"
On 21 February 2025, the Government of the United States of America published The America First Investment Policy, which aims to boost investment from allies by facilitating investments, while also increasing restrictions on "foreign [...]
Equatorial Guinea
19 Feb 2025Suspends all tax exemptions for non-oil companies
On 19 February 2025, the Government decided to suspend all tax exemptions for non-oil companies in the country. Prior to the suspension decision, Equatorial Guinea offered several tax exemptions and incentives to non-oil companies [...]
Viet Nam
19 Feb 2025Adopts a pilot program to open telecommunications services using low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite to FDI
On 19 February 2025, Viet Nam approved a pilot programme allowing fully foreign-owned companies to provide telecommunications services using low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite technology. Previously classified as facilities-based services [...]
Indonesia
17 Feb 2025Imposes restrictions on foreign exchange earnings from natural resource exports
On 17 February 2025, the Government of Indonesia issued Regulation No. 8 of 2025, mandating the retention of foreign exchange earnings from natural resource exports within the domestic financial system. Under the new regulation, exporters [...]
Australia
11 Feb 2025Adopts tax incentives for and hydrogen and critical minerals production
On 11 February 2025, the Parliament of Australia passed a law implementîng production tax incentives for renewable hydrogen and critical minerals. The incentives include: • Hydrogen Production Tax Incentive: A subsidy of $2 per kilogram [...]
Kuwait
10 Feb 2025Eases property ownership rules for foreigners
On February 10, 2025, Kuwait issued Decree Law No. 7/2025 amending the provisions of Decree Law No. 74/1979, which regulates the ownership of real estate properties by non-Kuwaitis. Historically, property ownership in Kuwait was restricted [...]
Spain
29 Jan 2025Extends the FDI screening regime for EU and EFTA investors to 2026
On 29 January 2025, the Government of Spain issued Decree-Law 1/2025, extending the requirement for prior authorization of foreign direct investments in Spain by European Union and the European Free Trade Association residents until [...]
Paraguay
28 Jan 2025Introduces a new PPP law to enhance investment in infrastructure
On 28 January 2025, Paraguay enacted Public–Private Partnership (PPP) Law No. 7452/2025, which replaces Law No. 5102/2013. The new law aims to enhance infrastructure investment by improving the efficiency and transparency of PPP frameworks. [...]
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. [...]
Thailand
15 Jan 2025Ease conditions of Long-Term Resident Visa for employees of foreign companies and investors
On 15 January 2025, Thailand approved updates to the criteria and conditions of the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa, introducing significant changes aimed at attracting foreign investment. One key amendment allows employees of wholly [...]
European Union
15 Jan 2025Calls for tightened oversight of outbound investments in critical technology sectors
On 15 January 2025, the European Union adopted Recommendation (EU) 2025/63, urging member States to review outbound investments in critical technology sectors, including semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI), and quantum technologies. [...]
Finland
09 Jan 2025Establishes a €400 million aid scheme to support industrial decarbonization and energy efficiency investment projects
On 9 January 2025, the Government of Finland issued a decree establishing a €400 million aid scheme to support industrial investments aimed at decarbonizing production processes, improving energy efficiency, and advancing climate-neutral [...]
China
09 Jan 2025Lifts restrictions on foreign investment companies using domestic loans to carry out equity investment
On 9 January 2025, China lifted restrictions on foreign investment companies using domestic loans to carry out equity investment. In a 2011 Circular, China had imposed restrictions on domestic loans for foreign-invested companies, [...]
Sierra Leone
08 Jan 2025The Finance Act 2025 introduces new investment incentives
On 8 January 2025, Sierra Leone adopted the Finance Act 2025, which introduces several measures to incentivize investment. In particular: Businesses registered in Sierra Leone with at least 20 per cent local ownership are eligible [...]
Malaysia
08 Jan 2025Announces new incentive package for the Johor-Singapore SEZ
On 7 January 2025, Malaysia announced an incentive package for the Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS–SEZ), following the signing of the agreement for the JS–SEZ on the same day. Under this package, a special corporate tax [...]
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 [...]
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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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