Selling Latvia

Since economic situation and welfare in Latvia in a great respect depends on foreign capital investment especially in spheres with a high value added (such as energy, transport and communications), it is vital to improve the business and legal environment here, in Latvia. We have gone a long way since 1990, and have made a great progress but still there are lot of things to do. What are these things? Is Latvia attractive for foreign investors? In my report I will try to answer this question and give advantages and disadvantages of investing in Latvia.
Foreign direct investment is long-term investment in the equity capital of a company engaging in entrepreneurial activity in the Republic of Latvia. Latvia has adopted various laws in order to promote and protect foreign direct investment and to encourage the inflow of foreign capital into Latvia. The liberal Law on Foreign Investment (adopted in November 5, 1991 and subsequently amended) provides that foreign investors have the same rights and duties as natural and legal persons of Latvia. For the most part, ownership in various industries is unrestricted by Latvian law. A foreign enterprise may also be the sole founder of a Latvian-registered enterprise, such as a limited liability company, joint stock company or representative office.…