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Doing Business Report 2007: Nepal Highlights

The Doing Business report provides a global ranking of 175 world economies on the ease of doing business and reforms. The report is co-sponsored by the World Bank and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group.

Nepal introduced its first bankruptcy law. But the commercial court designated to administer bankruptcy cases has yet to be established.

CategoryGlobal Ranking (out of 175)
Ease of doing business100
Starting a business49
Dealing with licenses127
Employing workers150
Registering property25
Getting credit101
Protecting investors60
Paying taxes88
Trading across borders136
Enforcing contracts105
Closing a business95

More Information on Doing Business in Nepal

Rankings for Other South Asian Countries:
Afghanistan | Bangladesh | Bhutan | India | Maldives | Pakistan | Sri Lanka

More Information on Doing Business in South Asia

Doing Business Website: www.doingbusiness.org

Regional South Asia Press Release: Doing Business 2007: India and Pakistan are Top Reformers in South Asia, but the Region Ranks Last in Pace of Reforms(pdf)

Main Press Release: Doing Business 2007: Business Becomes Easier Worldwide; African Nations Push Through Regulatory Reforms

 

The Doing Business project is based on the efforts of more than 5,000 local experts – business consultants, lawyers, accountants, government officials, and leading academics around the world, who provided methodological support and review. The data, methodology, and the names of contributors are publicly available online at www.doingbusiness.org.



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