On 29 November 2021, the Minister of Economy announced that the extension of the temporary FDI threshold of 10% (of voting rights) will be extended until 31 December 2022. The foreign direct investment extension applies from 1 January 2022. Terms are unchanged; including in respect of investment by non-European entities in listed companies operating in…
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Slow Third Quarter to Foreign Direct Investment Changes
As expected, it’s been a slow third quarter for changes to foreign direct investment (FDI). Following on from my last update, we’ll start in the AsiaPac region and move westward, read the full article.
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E.U. – Commission Draft Regulation on Foreign Direct Investment Screening
On 29 September 2021, EU CMSN issued draft delegated regulation replacing the annex to regulation 2019/452 establishing framework for foreign direct investment screening. Screening regulation requires EU CMSN to update the list of projects and programs in regulation remit, the update will take into account developments since June 2020. New delegated regulation notes the projects…
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Nepal – CB Foreign Direct Investment
On 9 September 2021, NPL CB published report on FDI in Nepal during 2019/20. NPL CB issued 5th report on foreign direct investment (FDI) survey in Nepal 2019/20. Follows NPL CB June 2021, updated on accounting of foreign investment. Contents Aimed at policymakers/stakeholders for monitoring FDI inflows, trends, and stock. Survey presents latest FDI stock…
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Around the World in Foreign Direct Investment Regulations
Just realizing that my last update on foreign direct investment was at the end of 2020, so let's jump in and catch you up on the first half of 2021, read the full article.
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Denmark – CRG Foreign Investment Screening
On 1July 2021, DEN CRG issued guidance on investment screening rules. DEN CRG announced new rules on investment screening entered into force on 1 July 2021. For screening of foreign direct investments and special economic agreements in DEN. Foreign investors must therefore in some cases apply for permit for/notify investments and agreements with Danish companies/entities…
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