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Latvia is considered to be a developed nation. The developmental stage of a nation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, economic prosperity, life expectancy, income equality, and quality of life. As a developed nation, Latvia is able to provide its citizens with social services like public education, healthcare, and law enforcement. Citizens of developed nations enjoy a high standard of living and longer life expectancies than citizens of developing nations. Each year, Latvia exports around $12.67 billion and imports roughly $15.56 billion. 8.3% of population in the country are unemployed. The total number of unemployed people in Latvia is 160,185. In Latvia, 22.5% of the population lives below the poverty line. The percentage of citizens living below the poverty line in Latvia is fairly high, but is not reason for complete concern with regard to investments. Potential financial backers should look at other economic markers, including GDP, urbanization rate, and strength of currency, before making any decisions regarding investments. Government expenditure on education is 5% of GDP. The Gini Index of the country is 35.2. Latvia is experiencing good equality. The majority of citizens in Latvia fall within a narrow range of income, although some cases may show significant differences. Latvia has a Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.81. Latvia has a high HDI score. This indicates that the majority of citizens will be able to attain a desirable life while providing substantial aid and assistance to citizens with lower living standards. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Latvia is 1.695. Due to strong law enforcement presence and high social responsibility, Latvia is very safe by international standards. The strength of legal rights index for Latvia is 9. Overall, it is considered to be rather strong - bancrupcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders quite well; credit information is abundant and easily accessible.
Currency The currency of Latvia is euro. There are several plural forms of the name 'euro'. These are euro, euros. The symbol used for this currency is €, and it is abbreviated as EUR. The euro is divided into Cent; there are 100 in one euro.
Credit rating The depth of credit information index for Latvia is 6, which means that information is mostly sufficient and quite detailed; accessibility is not a problem. According to the S&P credit-rating agency, Latvia has a credit rating score of A-, and the prospects of this rating are stable. According to the Fitch credit-rating agency, Latvia has a credit rating score of A-, and the prospects of this rating are stable. According to the Moody's credit-rating agency, Latvia has a credit rating score of A3, and the prospects of this rating are stable.
Central bank In Latvia, the institution that manages the state's currency, money supply, and interest rates is called Bank of Latvia. Locally, the central bank of Latvia is called Latvijas Banka. The average deposit interest rate offered by local banks in Latvia is 0.2%.
Public debt Latvia has a government debt of 39.3% of the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as assessed in 2012.
Tax information The corporate tax in Latvia is set at 15%. Personal income tax ranges from 24% to 24%, depending on your specific situation and income level. VAT in Latvia is 21%.
Finances The total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) assessed as Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) in Latvia is $48362 billion. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) assessed as Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) per capita in Latvia was last recorded at $25 million. PPP in Latvia is considered to be below average when compared to other countries. Below average PPP indicates that citizens in this country find it difficult to purchase local goods. Local goods can include food, shelter, clothing, health care, personal care, essential furnishings, transportation and communication, laundry, and various types of insurance. Countries with below average PPP are dangerous locations for investments. The total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Latvia is 30,886 billion. Based on this statistic, Latvia is considered to have a medium economy. Countries with medium economies support an average number of industries and opportunities for investment. It should not be too difficult to find worthwhile investment opportunities in medium economies. The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita in Latvia was last recorded at $16 million. The average citizen in Latvia has very low wealth. Countries with very low wealth per capita often have lower life expectancies and dramatically lower quality of living among citizens. It can be very difficult to find highly skilled workers in countries with very low wealth, as it is difficult for citizens to obtain the requisite education needed for specialized industries. However, labor can be found for very low rates when compared with countries with higher wealth per capita. GDP Annual Growth Rate in Latvia averaged 2.7% in 2014. According to this percentage, Latvia is currently experiencing modest growth.
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Every year, over 1 trillion USD is distributed around the world in a form of foreign direct investments. Investments coming from foreign investors and entrepreneurs are of significant value to the country and are considered as a sign of healthy economic, political and legislative environment. When it comes to investing your money, some countries are simply better than others. It depends on numerous factors, such as the overall economy and growth opportunities of the country, political stability, taxation and overall legal system, the complexity of company formation, bank account opening and workforce.
In this article, we will summarize three jurisdictions in terms of benefits and other features crucial for foreign investors. These countries have already proven to be able to attract multinational businesses and other investments, but when it comes to choosing the right place for your investments each country is different and might be better than others in one or more factors.
Singapore The first country to analyse is Singapore as it takes the 2nd place among the best countries to invest in and the 15th place among the best countries in the world in the US News Best Countries Ranking developed in cooperation with its international partners.
Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore is a bustling metropolis and a home to one of the busiest ports in the world. As one of the four economic tigers of Asia, the country has experienced an impressive growth in the recent past due to efficient production and manufacturing practices and innovations in pharmaceutical and electronics industries. High GDP per capita and low unemployment place Singapore among the wealthiest countries in the world.
Due to its impressive growth, along with growing immigration Singapore attracts best professionals for its workforce. The country offers cultural diversity and with four official languages is an important gateway for international trade. Corporate tax rate is 17% but can be reduced if taking advantage of numerous government subsidies, incentives and other schemes. Legal system of Singapore is recognized for its integrity, efficiency and fairness making the country better than many others as a place for starting and operating a business. World Bank group has recognized Singapore’s political and regulatory environment as the most business-friendly in the world. Other factors: Least corrupt country in Asia; Best IP protection in Asia; Most popular country for arbitration in Asia.
United Arab Emirates The United Arab Emirates or UAE is listed as the 22nd best country in the world and is not mentioned among the best countries to invest in according to the ranking mentioned above.
Before discovering oil in the middle of the 20th century, UAE’s economy was mainly based on fishing and pearl industries. The country experienced a rapid growth and overall transformation along with the beginning of oil exports in the 1960s. Nowadays, the country’s GDP can be compared with those of leading European countries and World Economic Forum has named UAE as the most competitive place in the Arab world.
When establishing a business in UAE, foreign investors are able to choose between offshore or onshore registrations depending on which suits better for the business nature and planned activities. Onshore registration means that the investor establishes a business presence in the UAE mainland. Meanwhile, offshore registration typically refers to a business presence in one of the free trade zones of the UAE. The UAE does not impose a corporate income tax on a federal level. However, most of the Emirates have some taxation in place for corporate income and can reach even 55% for certain industries. In practice, corporate income tax is mainly imposed on gas and oil companies as well as branches of foreign banks. Other factors: UAE is among the Gulf’s most liberal places with legal system allowing the freedom of religion; No sales tax or VAT, but with plans to introduce in the future; In addition to traditional banking, recently Islamic (or sharia-law compliant) banking has witnessed a tremendous growth.
Hong Kong Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. While Hong Kong is often considered as a separate entity from China, it is not a country and therefore enters all lists and rankings under the name of China. China takes 26th place among best countries to invest in and 20th place among best countries in general.
Hong Kong’s legal system is characterised by the strict adherence to principles and the rule of law. It operates a free trade economic system and promotes minimal government interference in most sections of the economy. This reflects on the small number of tariffs and duties on traded goods and therefore it is a better place for investments than other parts of China. Foreign investments are attracted by promoting a favourable investment climate with low taxes, few restrictions and additional incentives to encourage investments. Corporate profits tax rate is 16.5% with a possibility to waive 75% of the tax. There is no tax levied on dividends. Company incorporation is a simple and fast-forward process. All applications for company incorporation also include an application for the business registry. The application can be submitted online and the processing generally takes one hour (as opposed to four days if the application is submitted in hard copy).
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In Armenia, the form of government is a semi-presidential republic. In Armenia, legislative power rests with a national assembly. The head of government is Armen Sarkissian. A country's governmental structure determines the way laws are written, passed and interpreted. The type of government determines the way elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Armenia lasts until January 1, 2023. The length of a head of state's term of office has a direct impact on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The term of office of the head of state in Armenia lasts until January 1st, 2023. The length of a head of state's tenure has a direct bearing on the power and influence of the leadership position. A longer term gives the head of state more authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Armenia is 2.028. The Strength of the Legal Rights Index for Armenia is 5. Overall, it is considered rather insufficient – bankruptcy and collateral laws are able to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders to a certain extent; Credit information may be sufficient but scarcely available or, conversely, available but not sufficient. In 2013, Armenia received US$272.7 million in foreign aid. In 2014, foreign aid was $400.1.
Government Armen Sarkissian is the head of government in Armenia. The system of government of Armenia is a semi-presidential republic. In Armenia, legislative power rests with a national assembly; It is a unicameral legislature and therefore a unicameral National Assembly. According to the World Bank Group, Armenia's Government Effectiveness Index is -0.17. This suggests that the government of Armenia is mediocre. While some public and civil services are limited, in other cases they can be considered adequate or even effective. Potential investors should carefully assess the government situation in Armenia before considering any business maneuvers.
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Nominee services are typically provided by an intermediary to conceal the beneficial owner's business. Nominee services relate to nominee shareholders and nominee directors. As a rule, the nominee service should also include a PO box service (office address for correspondence purposes). Nominee services are suitable for large corporate structures for tax planning purposes and often involve international elements. For example, the beneficial owner is located in a different country than the company itself.
Nominee shareholder services are normally performed on the basis of a declaration of trust whereby the nominee declares that they hold shares on behalf of someone else and have no authority to make decisions in the company, vote at a shareholders meeting or receive dividends, unless: the customer has expressly instructed it. The nominee has no rights to sell shares unless requested by the client. However, the Client and the Agent may agree on specific tasks for the Agent to perform. Such duties are often delegated to lawyers and attorneys who are professionals in the field and can protect the interests of the client.
Nominated director, also called 'shadow director', who normally only appears for official records, while the company is in effect ruled by the client by power of attorney. Based on the authorization, the customer can open a bank account and assume full management and control of the company.
Benefits of nominee services The benefits of using nominee services are evident in cases where a business owner wishes to maintain their privacy and reduce access to official records or does not want their name to be associated with the business in question. In addition, there may be situations where an individual has restrictions on performing the proposed activity or where the law requires local management, such as a local secretary in Hong Kong.
When quick action is required to register a company abroad in the event the client is unable to travel, it is often more convenient to temporarily appoint a local company director. When intending to open a business in a foreign jurisdiction such as the British Virgin Islands, Belize or Hong Kong, it can be physically difficult to appear in person.
Nominee services usually guarantee confidentiality and anonymity. However, disclosure is sometimes made to banks or investigative authorities during court proceedings.
The nominee services are often used for tax planning and wealth protection purposes. If the ultimate beneficiary of the full corporate structure resides in low-tax jurisdictions, it should enjoy the benefits of the low-tax regime for the dividends received from the profits generated.
Other benefits derive from the country of registration and are often related to financial statements and reports. In some tax haven jurisdictions there is no requirement to file the annual form, hence low auditing and accounting requirements which offer certain advantages if the individual is willing to increase privacy and confidentiality and hide their assets.
Nominees The term "nominee" may refer to a nominee director or a nominee shareholder. Confidus Solutions can offer you both services worldwide, depending on your company structure and your personal goals.
Nominated Director The nominated director is usually a local resident. However, it can also be a person from abroad, since there are no special requirements. Nominee Director should be an individual or a private person. In some countries a director is an institution, so the director could be a collegiate body.
Nominee shareholder For the purposes of nominee service in certain jurisdictions, the nominee shareholder is typically an individual private individual. Depending on the individual case, the person may be resident or non-resident.
Confidus Solutions nominees It is possible to combine nominee services and expand the corporate structure to two level nominees. Nominee Director and Nominee Shareholder should not necessarily be the same person or located in the same jurisdiction. There can be different solutions for tax planning purposes.
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Nepal is considered one large nation due to its total area. Its total land area is 147,181 km² (about 56,827 mi²). The continental shelf of Nepal is approximately 0 km². Nepal is in Asia. Asia is the largest and most populous continent on earth. Asian countries include Russia, China, Japan, Hong Kong, and North and South Korea, among others. Nepal has 2 neighboring countries. Its neighbors include the People's Republic of China, India. Nepal is a landlocked country. The average altitude range of Nepal is 2,565 m (8,416 ft).
Neighbors The total length of land borders of Nepal is 3159 kilometers (~1,220 miles). Nepal shares land borders with 2 different countries and has the same number of unique land borders with neighboring territories. If, as in the case of Nepal, a country has the same number of distinct neighboring regions as land borders, then that country does not have non-contiguous sections of a land border. This is in contrast to several countries that have multiple non-contiguous stretches of land borders. Nepal has 2 neighboring countries. Its neighbors include the People's Republic of China and India. The lengths of land borders of Nepal with its neighboring countries are as follows:
People's Republic of China - 1236 km (768 mi), India - 1,690 km (1,050 miles).
Cities The capital of Nepal is Kathmandu. The largest city in Nepal is Kathmandu.
Elevation The average altitude range of Nepal is 2,565 m (8,416 ft). The highest point in Nepal is Mount Everest with an official elevation of 8848 m (29,030 ft). The lowest point in Nepal is Kanchan Kalan. It is 70 m (230 ft) above sea level. The difference in altitude between the highest (Mount Everest) and the lowest (Kanchan Kalan) point in Nepal is 8778 m (2 ft).
Area The total land area of Nepal is 147,181 km² (approx. 56,827 mi²). and the total Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is 0 km² (~0 mi²). The continental shelf of Nepal is approximately 0 km². Including the landmass and the EEZ, the total area of Nepal is approximately 147,181 km² (~56,827 mi²). Nepal is considered one large nation due to its total area.
Forest and farmland 36,360 km² of Nepal's territory is covered with forests, and forest land accounts for 25% of the country's total area. There are 23,009 km² of arable land in Nepal, which accounts for 16% of the country's total area.