EMEA 2023 Legal 500 regional data

Doing business in Cyprus

Commercial focus: what are the primary legal requirements and commercial regulations that general counsels should be well-versed in when establishing and conducting business operations in Cyprus? Historically, Cyprus has played a unique role as a strategic and administrative centre in the Eastern Mediterranean and the greater Middle East.

Doing business in Georgia

What are the key legal and regulatory considerations for multinational companies expanding their operations into Georgia within the EMEA region?

Doing business in Ireland

What lies behind Ireland’s enduring attraction as an FDI location? Ireland’s status as a leading FDI location has long been internationally recognised.

Doing business in Italy

How does Italy’s complex tax landscape impact foreign companies’ financial structures, including transfer pricing policies, tax incentives, and potential risks of double taxation? Italy certainly has a complex tax landscape, made up of many jumbled and in some respects unorganised regulations, which complicate its implementation. For this reason the extensive and structured tax reform expected …

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Doing business in Kenya

What is the legal process for establishing a business entity in Kenya? The Business Registration Service (BRS) is the government agency responsible for business entity registration. A person wishing to register a business must do so personally or by an agent. The process is fully digitised.

Doing business in Nigeria

What are the key legal requirements and procedures for establishing a foreign-owned business entity in Nigeria? Foreign-owned businesses in Nigeria must register with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC). The application for incorporation is made via the companies registration portal and the following are the requirements for the registration of a private company limited by shares:

Doing business in Portugal

What are the key legal requirements for establishing a business entity in Portugal? The legal requirements for the establishment of a business/local presence in Portugal have become simpler over the past few years. In the case of investments undertaken by means of the incorporation of companies in Portugal, the investors may rely on two different …

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Doing business in Romania

Embarking on business ventures in Romania presents a myriad of opportunities and challenges. As a law firm – shifting its primary focus from white-collar crime to its adjacent, preventive component on commercial law in Romania – we had the privilege of guiding clients through the intricate landscape of Romanian business regulations, enriching revenues, and ensuring …

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Doing business in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia, the Middle East’s largest economy, offers a wide range of economic prospects as a result of its Vision 2030, an ambitious plan that aims to diversify the nation’s economy and open its doors wider to international investors. Understanding sector-specific criteria and potential constraints is critical to those considering doing business in the Kingdom. …

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Doing business in Spain

What are SLJ Abogados’ areas of expertise and the typology of matters and clients? SLJ Abogados is an international litigation firm that specialises in resolving disputes, whether through litigation or arbitration. We select a restricted number of cases where our involvement can truly have an impact. We have extensive expertise in various areas, including civil …

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