Business Services: Regulatory Agencies
Afghanistan: Investment Support Agency
The Investment Support Agency of Afghanistan aims to promote business growth, foreign investment, and cross-border partnerships through proper regulations and policies. This site contains a list of laws, current industrial parks, and reasons to invest in Afghanistan among other resources.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 14, 2013
Tags: Country Specific, Financial Services, Afghanistan, Industry Specific, Investment Promotion Agency
Afghanistan: Islamic Republic of Afghanistan Commerce of Ministry & Industries
The goal of the Ministry of Commerce and Industries (MCI) is to promote the development and growth of private sector enterprises through the development of the appropriate policies. This website contains all of the publications and regulations made by the MCI as well as contact information for the MCI's staff.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 14, 2013
Tags: Country Specific, Afghanistan, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Albania: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy (METE)
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Energy (METE) is responsible for the policy development and regulation that impacts the Energy, Mining, Minerals, and Metals, and Business Services Industries. Specifically, there is information on the various laws, regulations, and reports that the METE is in charge of on this site.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 29, 2013
Tags: Country Specific, Mining, Minerals, Metals, Albania, Energy, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Angola: Ministry of Commerce
The Ministry of Commerce of Angola is in charge of the development and regulation of all import and export policies. This site is available in Portuguese only.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 30, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Angola, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Armenian Development Agency (ADA)
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Armenia, Industry Specific, Export Promotion Agency, Investment Promotion Agency
Australia: Australian Taxation Office
The role of the Australian Taxation Office is to manage and shape tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians. The site contains a listing of all of the tax laws, regulations, and tips sorted by tax filing type (i.e. Personal, Business, Non-Profit).
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 13, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Financial Services, Australia, Industry Specific
Australia: Australian Trade Commission
Austrade was created by the Federal Government to help Australian businesses sell their products (including perishable goods, manufactured items, and professional services) overseas. A directory of Australian Exporting firms, trade statistics, event calendar, industry reports, and information on investing in Australia are included.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 26, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Australia, Industry Specific, Export Promotion Agency, Investment Promotion Agency
Australia: Department of Commerce
The Department of Commerce promotes and fosters innovative industries, science and enterprise through policy development and implementation. This website contains information on all of the policies, grants, and rules of the Department of Commerce as well as links to the various magazines and press releases they produce.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Australia, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Australia: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The online service of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade covers economic briefs and outlook, trade statistics and reports, country profiles with respect to Australia, and current global issues. The purpose of these resources is to educate users on the Australian government's foreign and trade policies and regulations.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 29, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Australia, Industry Specific
Austria: Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth
The Federal Ministry of Economy, Family and Youth develops the policies and regulations overseeing the Business Services and Energy Industries. This site provides information about the Austrian department of Economy, Family and Youth, specialized for foreign visitors, along with statistics and data on the Austrian economy. Available in either English or German.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 6, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Austria, Energy, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Azerbaijan: Ministry of Economic Development
The Ministry of Economic Development is in charge of implementing all legislation and regulation that impacts trade and economic development in Azerbaijan. This website contains economic statistics, information for entrepreneurs, data on regional and international development, and a list of relevant legislation.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 30, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Azerbaijan, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Bahrain: Ministry of Industry and Commerce
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce strives to increase economic competition and foreign investment through regulations and policies impacting trade. This site contains relevant publications and a listing of regulations and services provided by the Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 30, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Bahrain, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Bangladesh: Ministry of Commerce
The Ministry of Commerce is responsible for overall trade and commerce related activities of Bangladesh through the implementation of proper policies and regulations as they impact global and local trade. This website has all of the information on trade and trade organizations with regard to Bangladesh.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 1, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Bangladesh, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Barbados: Ministry of Commerce and Trade
The mission of the Ministry of Commerce and Trade is to encourage economic development and the improvement of the quality of life of the people of Barbados through the facilitation of commerce, entrepreneurship and the protection of consumers. The official website of the Ministry of Commerce and Trade contains all of the relevant legislation and applications to conduct trade in Barbados.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 9, 2013
Tags: Country Specific, Barbados, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Belarus: Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus
The Ministry of Economy of the Republic of Belarus is responsible for the implementation and design of regulation that promotes economic competition and entrepreneurship while taking care of bankruptcy and monopolies in Belarus. This website contains macroeconomic data on Belarus, reasons to invest in Belarus and how to get started doing so.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Belarus, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Belize: Beltraide - Belize Trade and Investment Development Service
This Belize Trade and Investment Development Service page contains relevant information on the requirements to invest in Belize, links to the actual applications for licenses and fiscal incentives.. There is a business directory, links to useful resources, regulatory requirements, and news and events updates.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: October 31, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Belize, Industry Specific, Investment Promotion Agency
Bhutan: Ministry of Economic Affairs
The Ministry of Economic Affairs is responsible for the promotion of the Bhutanese economy through regulation and policy development. There is information available on this site for regulatory matters with regard to trade, energy, mining, and other industries. There are also forms for approval to do business in Bhutan.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: January 31, 2013
Tags: Country Specific, Bhutan, Energy, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Ministry of Commerce
In charge of economic development policies and regulations, this site for the Ministry of Commerce of Bosnia contains links to all of the relevant laws and current news impacting the Bosnian marketplace. This website is available in Croatian only.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 4, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Brazil: Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade
Home of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Trade, this is a comprehensive resource for Brazilian trade. The site contains information about trade barriers, imports, and exports all dealing with Brazil. (Site is in Portuguese)
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 4, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Brazil, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Brunei: Department of Economic Planning and Development
Responsible for implementing all policy that affects natural development in Brunei; the website of the Department of Economic Planning and Development contains links to current news, reports by the Department, and other relevant statistics of the Brunei economy.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 4, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Brunei, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Bulgaria: Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism
The Ministry of Economy, Energy, and Tourism is responsible for the implementation and regulation of government policies as it impacts the Business Services, Energy, and Hospitality and Travel Industries. Specifically, this site contains updates on current news, lists of policies, and relevant statistics.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Hospitality and Travel, Bulgaria, Brazil, Energy, Industry Specific
Cambodia: Ministry of Commerce
The Ministry of Commerce is responsible for maintaining all international trade relations that Cambodia is involved with as well as encouraging private sector growth through policy and regulatory development. This site contains news links, information on Cambodia's free trade agreements, and information on new projects the Ministry is working on.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Cambodia, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Canada: Canadian International Trade Tribunal
This is the official website of Canadian International Trade Tribunal, an independent quasi-judicial body that carries out its statutory responsibilities within Canada's trade remedies system. The website provides detailed information regarding the services of the organization, as well as its publication on related topics. (Available in both English and French.)
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Canada, Industry Specific
Canada: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
This is the official website of International Trade Department of Canada. It provides information about the department, its services to Canadian and Non-Canadian business, trade and economic policies of Canada, Canada's relationship with some emerging markets in the world, and the department's representatives worldwide. The website can be viewed in both English and French.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Canada, Industry Specific
Cape Verde: Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Energy
The Ministry of Tourism, Industry, and Energy for Cape Verde is responsible for the development and regulation of those industries within Cape Verde. This site contains links to applicable documents and current news. Available in Portuguese only.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Hospitality and Travel, Cape Verde, Energy, Industry Specific
Chile: Ministry of Economy, Development and Tourism
The Ministry of Economy, Development, and Tourism is responsible for the promotion and development of the Chilean economy through proper regulatory actions. This site is available in Spanish only.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Hospitality and Travel, Chile, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
China: Ministry of Commerce of China
The Ministry of Commerce of China website includes news and trade information for businesses as well as a section on investing in China and global policy. The Ministry is also in charge of all regulation of international trade as it relates to China. Available in Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish, and Dutch.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, China, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
China: National Development and Reform Commission
The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) is responsible for overseeing much of China's international actions. This site contains information on the functions of the NDRC as well as recent news and policy updates.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, China, Industry Specific
Germany: Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology
The Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology is responsible for policy and regulatory development that impacts the Business Services, Energy, Technology, and Hospitality and Travel Industries. This site contains information on the various trade agencies Germany is involved with, as well as statistical data and policies.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Hospitality and Travel, Technology, Germany, Energy, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Hong Kong: Labour Department
Responsible for the welfare and regulation of the Hong Kong labor market, the Labor Department of the Hong Kong SAR offers a series of publications, labor legislation, recommended employment practices, as well as up-to-date information regarding the Hong Kong labor market situation. Site is available in English and Traditional and Simplified Chinese.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 7, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Social Responsibility, Employment Regulations, Hong Kong, Industry Specific
India: Department of Commerce
The mandate of the Department of Commerce is regulation, development and promotion of India’s international trade and commerce through formulation of appropriate international trade & commercial policy. This site specifically contains information on those policies, as well as current news and contact information.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, India, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
India: Ministry of External Affairs
The Ministry of External Affairs is charged with maintaining India's international relations. This site provides information on business opportunities, culture, trade, economic indicators, science and technology, and current news issues. Site is available in English and Hindi.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, India, Industry Specific
Ireland: Department of Foreign Affairs
The Irish Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the policy development and regulation of international trade with Ireland. In the "Services to the Public" section, information on policy subjects such as human rights and international law, as well as passport, visa, and treaty information is available.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 7, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Ireland, Industry Specific
Kuwait: Ministry of Finance
The Ministry of Finance is a responsible for regulating Kuwait's Financial Services Industry and Kuwait's international trade. This site contains a listing of all of the relevant laws, guidelines, and circulars distributed by the Ministry.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 6, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Financial Services, Kuwait, Industry Specific
Liberia: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is responsible for the growth and development of Liberia's economy and international trade. This is done through policy development and regulation; which are available on the site along with contact information and current publications.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Liberia, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Norway: Ministry of Labor
The Ministry of Labor is responsible for the policies, laws, and regulations that apply to the Norwegian labor markets. This site contains all of those as well as current policy developments and information on becoming a Norwegian citizen.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Norway, Industry Specific
Russia: Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
The Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation is the federal executive body responsible for developing state policy and providing regulation with regard to medium-sized and small businesses and foreign economic activity. All of the relevant documentation for this is found on this site. It is easier to go to the "Activity" link to sort the information by "Sections."
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: April 12, 2013
Tags: Country Specific, Industries, Russia, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
Saint Lucia: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Consumer Affairs
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Consumer Affairs is responsible for encouraging and facilitating the development of the private sector through regulation and policy development. This site contains press releases, news articles, and relevant information for these industries.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Saint Lucia, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
South Sudan: Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Investment is in charge of the policy development and regulatory oversight regarding the economic development and foreign investment in Sudan.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 7, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry, South Sudan
Turkey: Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides information on basic facts and history of Turkey, business information, foreign trade policy and regulation, economic information, information on regulations and multilateral conventions and much more. Site available in Turkish, French, Arabic and English.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, Turkey, Industry Specific
United Kingdom: Department for Business, Skills, and Innovation
The Department for Business, Skills, and Innovation (BIS) is charged with improving skills and economic development in the United Kingdom. This site contains information on all of the policies, publications , and consultations the BIS does.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, United Kingdom, Industry Specific
United Kingdom: Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is responsible for welfare and pension policy in the United Kingdom. This site has links to relevant statistics, publications, and policies has used by the DWP.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, United Kingdom, Industry Specific
United States: Department of Commerce (DOC)
The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) provides the information and tools to maximize U.S. competitiveness and enable economic growth for American industries, workers, and consumers through proper regulation. It has information on current news topics, departments within the commerce organization, economic analysis, office locations in each state, and much more.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 7, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, United States, Industry Specific, Commerce Ministry
United States: Department of Labor
The Department of Labor of the United States implements policies and regulations that affect the labor force in the United States. Specifically, this site has a list of laws, events, and resources for those interested in the labor market.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, United States, Industry Specific
United States: Economics and Statistics Information
The Economics and Statistics Administration (ESA) plays three key roles within the Department of Commerce (DOC). ESA provides timely economic analysis, disseminates national economic indicators, and oversees the U.S. Census Bureau (Census) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA).
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, United States, Industry Specific
United States: International Trade Administration
The International Trade Administration (ITA) promotes and regulates international trade with the United States. This site contains a listing of the services the ITA offers and links to the various data and analysis provided by the ITA.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, United States, Industry Specific
United States: Occupational Safety and Health Adminstration
This site contains a listing of all of the regulations that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) oversees regarding the United States' labor force. There is also a list of relevant data and statistics.
Last reviewed by globalEDGE on: November 5, 2012
Tags: Country Specific, United States, Industry Specific