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The resources below have been added to the Resource Desk section of globalEDGE, or updated, within the last 10 weeks.

EUROPE: Monetos European Information Portal new resourceupdated resource

Monetos is an international research and information portal aiming to create a communicative platform within the European arena for the social and private financial sectors. The site provides information on insurance, investment, financing, and pensions for the following countries: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Spain. Also included in the service section are professional and practical guides on steps to take when moving to a country in the European Union.


Date Added or Updated: 10/27/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Netherlands Antilles: Taxation and Offshore Companies in Netherlands Antilles new resourceupdated resource

This site includes information related to the government, investments, employment, and taxation in Netherlands Antilles. An economic profile is included as well as information on the various types of business entities in the country.


Date Added or Updated: 10/27/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Netherlands Antilles: Netherlands Antilles Information: Business, Taxation and Offshore new resourceupdated resource

This site provides information on e-commerce, domestic corporate taxes, personal taxes, labor regulation, double tax treaties etc. related to Netherlands Antilles. Also included is information on the country's relationship with the European Union and their overall business environment.


Date Added or Updated: 10/27/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Netherlands Antilles: Doing Business in Netherlands Antilles new resourceupdated resource

This document provides answers to commonly asked questions related to doing business in Netherlands Antilles on topics such as the legal system, foreign investment, employees, data protection, product liability, marketing agreements, etc.


Date Added or Updated: 10/27/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Kosovo: Starting a Business in Kosovo new resourceupdated resource

This resource provides an 8-step guideline for starting a business in Kosovo. It provides an overview of some of the costs that will be associated with starting up the business. In addition, an estimated timeline is provided for each step of the way.


Date Added or Updated: 10/27/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Kosovo: ECIKS – Economic Initiative for Kosovo new resourceupdated resource

There are a wide range of benefits of starting up a business in Kosovo including low taxes, abundant resources, and a stimulating investment environment. The website of the Economic Initiative for Kosovo (ECIKS)provides information on the services and projects of ECIKS, investing in Kosovo and links to various brochures and publications.


Date Added or Updated: 10/27/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Kosovo: Business Law Attorneys, Lawyers & Law Firms in Kosovo new resourceupdated resource

This worldwide legal directory is a great resource to find an attorney, lawyer, and/or law firm specializing in business law in Kosovo.


Date Added or Updated: 10/26/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
United States: Detroit Chinese Business Association (DCBA) new resourceupdated resource

Based in Southfield, Michigan, the DCBA aims to foster and facilitate increased collaborations between American and Chinese businesses. Members enjoy several benefits that range from trade shows and seminars, to business translations and other linguistic or cultural assistance. The association also conducts regular trade missions between China and the U.S.


Date Added or Updated: 10/23/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
United States: Sales Representative and Distributorship Contracts In New York - a Lexwork International exclusive new resource

This document describes New York’s freedom of contract laws and many of the common exceptions to them. It also discusses the Uniform Commercial Code which defines the rules for distribution and sales representative agreements. In addition, franchise laws, independent contractor and employment laws are also explained. Prepared by: Harter Secrest & Emery LLP.
 


Date Added or Updated: 10/22/2009
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Wisconsin World Trade Center new resourceupdated resource

The Wisconsin WTC is an organization offering a variety of local and global business services. These include market research, seminars and conferences, public advocacy services, and international trade leads.


Date Added or Updated: 10/21/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST: Energy Asia new resourceupdated resource

Energy Asia is an energy industry portal for the Asia Pacific region. Site includes public articles, conferences, publications, and latest headlines  in the oil, gas, power and petrochemical industries in the region. Energy Asia also provides an online directory, energy data from several Asian countries, and an energy bookstore.


Date Added or Updated: 10/19/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST & LATIN AMERICA: Euromoney: Region and Country Worldlink new resourceupdated resource

Euromoney Publications PLC provides featured articles on various regions and countries of the world, including Latin America and Asia, extracted from a range of Euromoney publications. Each feature article includes extensive and insightful information on the business environment of the countries, primarily from a financial and economic perspective. Free registration is required for some parts of the site.


Date Added or Updated: 10/19/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST: EurasiaNet: Business & Economics new resourceupdated resource

The Business & Economics section of EurasiaNet provides information for the following countries: Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. For each country, a series of resource links are provided on topics like businesses, brief history, and others.


Date Added or Updated: 10/19/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
ASIA & MIDDLE EAST: Business In Asia new resourceupdated resource

This site provides business and political information for many Asian countries. Business in Asia highlights specific counties and includes information for those interested in the manufacturing industry. Travelers to these areas will find the site helpful as it provides information about embassies, links for research, and places to visit.


Date Added or Updated: 10/19/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Trucking Industry Information new resourceupdated resource

Truckinginfo.com is a useful resource for professionals in the trucking industry. In addition to relevant news headlines sorted by content, the site offers a product and service guide, new product news, events listings, and business tools.


Date Added or Updated: 10/16/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Toy and Hobby Industry Events new resourceupdated resource

ToyDirectory researches specialty toys, surveys toy retailers and manufactures, and discuses new and successful products in more than 90 categories. This website provides a manufacturing search by company or category, news and magazine articles, and a list of events.


Date Added or Updated: 10/16/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Plastics News new resourceupdated resource

This subsection of Platics News provides a news feed of stories about the plastics industry and its connection to sectors of the consumer products industry, such as housewares and electronics. This site is also available in Chinese.


Date Added or Updated: 10/16/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Hawaii Business Magazine new resourceupdated resource

This is a comprehensive source for business news and information in Hawaii. The magazine features many useful sections in addition to news articles, including Hawaii data, industry, regions, and events, in addition to compilations of articles on specific business topics.


Date Added or Updated: 10/16/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
WorldTradeWV.com new resourceupdated resource

WorldTradeWV.com is a resource developed by the West Virginia Export Council and the U.S. Commercial Service for West Virginia businesses who wish to expand into international markets through exporting. It offers export assistance, and numerous links to other sources of information and assistance for global expansion.


Date Added or Updated: 10/16/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
Business for West Virginia (Business4wv.com) new resourceupdated resource

An online portal for business services in West Virginia, Business4WV.com aims to aid both local and out-of-state companies who wish to establish themselves in WV. Services offered include financial aid, business filings, and several publications for start-ups. Free registration required to access information.


Date Added or Updated: 10/16/2009
Section: Regional/Country Specific Information
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