For millennia Egypt has been one of the most strategically important places on earth, and often one of its most culturally influential. Despite significant structural issues and the political instability of the past few years, it remains a country of great regional and global importance.
The extraction of oil and gas has long played a central role in the Egyptian economy, accounting for 15.3% of the country’s GDP in the 2013/14 financial year. With exploration in the North African nation dating back to the 1880s, the government has a long history of working with private firms to develop and manage its resources. Over the course of 2014 Egypt’s energy sector has seen some...
Although the business environment for insurers is challenging, Brunei Darussalam’s small insurance industry continues to expand gradually. Increasingly high court awards to accident victims have affected the profitability of mandatory automotive and workers’ compensation lines, while the government’s local business development policies and support for sharia-compliant insurers are squeezing...
This chapter offers useful information for visitors to Brunei Darussalam, including hotels and contact numbers for embassies, banks, taxi services and emergency services. The chapter also contains facts for visitors such as visa requirements and dress codes and offers tips for etiquette, transport and communication services in the Sultanate.
In partnership with Dr Colin Ong Legal Services, this chapter outlines the parallel systems of statutory and sharia law which operate in Brunei Darussalam, highlighting how this legal framework affects businesses and investors. It also contains a viewpoint from Colin Ong, Managing Partner, Dr Colin Ong Legal Services, and President, Arbitration Association Brunei Darussalam.
In partnership with Deloitte, this chapter gives an overview of Brunei Darussalam’s tax environment as it applies to businesses and investors. It also features a tax viewpoint from Pengiran Moksin, President, Brunei Darussalam Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Partner, Deloitte, on the tax environment.
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