Taxonomy: Sector Affected - 86
Legal, accounting, auditing and book-keeping services; taxation services; market research and public opinion polling services; management and consulting services; architectural, engineering and other technical services
United States of America: Visas for highly skilled workers
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An immigration reform bill now working its way through the U.S.Brazil: Extension of Investment Support Program
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On 6 December 2012, Brazil's government decided to extend its Investment Support Program (PSI) through 2013 with BRL 100 billion (USD 47.6 billion) to back subsidised loans for capital goods (e.g., machines, equipment).Luxembourg: Lower requirements for foreign lawyers
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On 15 February 2013, Luxembourg lowered the language requirements for foreign lawyers from EU countries. Previously, lawyers needed to proof profiency in French, German and Luxembourgish. The new and lower language requirements are:Italy: Aid to compensate for damage caused by the earthquakes of May 2012
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On 14 September 2012, the Italian Government notified the European Commission about an aid measure designed to compensate the damage caused by the earthquakes of 20 and 29 May 2012 in the Regions Emilia-Romagna, Lombardy and Veneto.Russian Federation: Simplified visa regime for big international investors
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On December 30, 2012, the Russian President, Mr Vladimir Putin, signed amendments (№ 303-FZ) to Articles 25 and 25.6 of the Federal Law "On the Procedure for Exit from the Russian Federation and Entry into the Russian Federation".Chinese Taipei: Looser regulations on incoming FDI
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On December 20, 2012, the Taiwanese Executive Yuan approved amendments to the respective Statutes for Investment by Foreign Nationals and by Overseas Chinese (i.e. persons from the PRC).Kazakhstan: State aid to innovative industrial activities
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On January 9, 2012, the Republic of Kazakhstan issued a law "on state support for innovative industrial activities”.Germany: Subsidized loans for SMEs (ERP Unternehmenskapital)
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On 11 December 2009, Germany informed the EU Commission about the subsidized loan scheme called "ERP Unternehmenskapital, Kapital für Gründung", that allows for favourable fixed interest rate loans to support the creation of neArgentina: Establishment of an affidavit on services.
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On February 22, 2012, the Federal Administration of Public Revenues of Argentina published, in the Official Gazette, a resolution that establishes the obligation of importers to provide, prior to the issuance of the order form, purchase order, or
