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Trade and services regulations in Luxembourg
If you are a UK business providing services in Luxembourg, you will need to follow Luxembourg regulations about:
If you were living in Iceland before 1 January 2021
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Iceland, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
UK sanctions guidance for Uzbek businesses
Information about UK sanctions and relevant local laws to support compliance of non-UK businesses operating in Uzbekistan.
Protecting Business Reputation When Entering Foreign Markets
Expanding into new international markets presents promising growth opportunities. However, such moves come with challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining and protecting a business’s brand reputation.
Challenges doing business in Brazil
Brazil has enormous potential for UK companies, but it will take time, money and effort. Challenges include:
- Complex tax system with high taxes
- Complex regulatory system
- Local content laws in certain sectors
- Long journeys between cities and states, where cultures can vary significantly
- A lot of importance is put on personal contact so you may need to visit several times before securing a deal
- Ranked 76 in the Transparency International’s corruption perception index (CPI)
- Ranked poorly in World Bank’s ease of doing business index
- Organised crime is a significant problem in some parts of Brazil
Read the Overseas business risk report for Brazil.