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Standards Compliance Index 47.50 out of 100 37
Business Indicator Index 5.90 out of 12 60
Russia
Business Indicators
With an overall score of 5.9/12, Russia is below standard on the economic, legal, and political indicators that make up our Business Index. Russia is a market-based, statist economy that has begun to diversify. Russia is open to foreign investment, but the regulations that govern foreign investment are unclear and inconsistent. Within the country, different regions offer incentives to compete for foreign investment. Tax rates are low. Other deterrents include crime and unclear tax laws. There are laws to protect property rights, but there is insufficient protection for intellectual property rights. Corruption is extensive, as reflected by Russia's ranking of 121st out of 163 countries in Transparency International's 2006 Corruption Perceptions Index.  

Business Indicators

Forex Regulations - Capital Controls [text]
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