text: In times when the world is becoming a single economic system of interconnected units, businesses can be started and conducted in other countries, as well. The calculation is pretty simple – if establishing and running business in your own country will cost you more than starting it somewhere abroad, the smartest option is launching it in a foreign country. However, there are certain things that you should pay attention to.
  Every business owner wants to find an appropriate balance between their own income and their employees’ wages. CEOs of large companies situated in developed countries realized at the peak of the yuppie revolution that their employees’ salaries would eat their economic surplus. Since this revelation coincided with the reforms in China at the beginning of the 1980s, new space was created for foreign investments.
  The combination of cheap workforce and foreign money created a powerful economic alliance. This path should is still followed by successful companies – foreign countries with higher unemployment rate have lower labor cost, so they are a great choice to start a business. Also, you might want to have a look at the labor participation rate, which is a fine indicator of unemployment.
  Of course, investing in a foreign country without a prior analysis of political conditions in it would be a suicidal move. This is why a startup launcher has to have a deeper insight into political conditions in their target countries, because politics dictates economic trends, as well. When Poland was part of the Warsaw Pact, its economy was a drowsy, cumbersome system. However, since its accession to the EU in 2004, this country has developed significantly. Now dozens of foreign companies move their plants and offices to this blooming economy. However, since the EU has been going through a political crisis lately, today you should consider starting a business in South America, which is becoming a haven for foreign startups.
  Entering any market without a local ally is a risky venture. You might not be greeted with a warm welcome and local companies could cause troubles if the local government is easily corrupt. To avoid being treated that way, you should establish partnerships with local companies. You have to offer something to the local authorities and the local economy, as well. For instance, you could hire a certain number of local workers, to help that area grow together with your company. By establishing cooperation with the local companies, you will be perceived in a positive way, which will enhance your community involvement.
  It is strange how some regions and countries do their best to alleviate the process of launching startups, while some others try hard to make that procedure as complex as possible. Also, taxation regulations are closely related to the competitiveness of those countries in business terms. The more business rules there are, the more taxes you have to pay and vice versa. If you want to learn more about countries with the lowest tax rates in the world, read this article, brought by Business Insider.
  Last, but not the least is getting familiar with the legal practice in the country you want to become your business base. You have to know what obligations and rights you have when you register as a business entity. What is more, you should know what type of entity to register as. To gain this kind of knowledge, you will have to use business legal advice and find out everything that might help your business develop in the right direction.
  Launching a business outside your country is a bold move, but it can bring you higher income. Of course, gathering enough information about different locations before you make up your mind is crucial. Our little guide should help you choose the right place for your business future.
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