Doing Business with Latvia

Publication Date	October 2005
Publisher	GMB Publishing
Product Type	Book
Pages	245
ISBN Number	1905050240
Product Code	GMB00018

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Summary

Originally published in the pre-EU-accession period, this edition of Doing Business with Latvia has been updated to take account of the post-accession changes to the legal and fiscal environment. It remains a definitive appraisal of the economic system and investment climate, including an examination of the legal structure and business regulation, information on the financial sector and unique best practice on all aspects of trading with and investing in Latvia. Latvia is considered one of the most successful transitional economies in the former Soviet Union. The guide also provides an overview of key sectors of trade and investment.

Content

Consultant Editors
- Marat Terterov and Jonathan Reuvid.
Foreword
- Ainars Slesers, former Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia
Introduction
- Marat Terterov
Part One: The Economy and the Business Environment
- 1.1 Latvia Today
- 1.2 Economic Overview
- 1.3 Latvia and the European Union
- 1.4 Administrative Barriers to Investment in Latvia
- 1.5 Investor Incentives
- 1.6 Foreign Trade
Part Two: The Legal Structure and Business Regulation
- 2.1 The Legal Framework for Foreign and Domestic Investment
- 2.2 Forms of Business Organization
- 2.3 Practical Procedures for Company Incorporation
- 2.4 Agency, Distributorship and Franchising
- 2.5 Competition Law
- 2.6 Employment Law
- 2.7 Intellectual Property
- 2.8 Property Legislation and Real Estate
- 2.9 Dispute Resolution
- 2.10 Import and Export Procedures
Part Three: Finance, Accountancy and Taxation
- 3.1 Financial Sector
- 3.2 Accountancy and Audit
- 3.3 Business Taxation
- 3.4 Mortgage Lending in Latvia
Part Four: Key Sectors of Trade and Investment
- 4.1 Energy Industry
- 4.2 Machinery and Engineering
- 4.3 Electronics and IT
- 4.4 Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals
- 4.5 Food and Agriculture
- 4.6 Textiles and Clothing
- 4.7 Wood Processing and the Furniture Industry
- 4.8 Transportation and Logistics
- 4.9 Financial and Insurance Services
- 4.10 Construction and Real Estate Development
- 4.11 Telecommunications and Media
- 4.12 Travel and Tourism
Part Five: Appendices
- I Business Risk Assessment
- II Quality of Life and Recreation
- III Human Resources
- IV Supporting Infrastructure for Business
- V International and Regional Trade Fairs 2003
- VI Useful Contacts
- VII Contributor Contact Details