Lex Mundi International Business Guides (April 28, 2010)
By Gayle Lynn-Nelson
I need a source that can provide information on the infrastructure of the Bahamas. Can I do this at lexis.com®?
The solution can be found in our Lex Mundi International Business Guides. They are produced by local member firms of Lex Mundi, Ltd., the world’s largest association of independent law firms with more than 160 member firms around the world, representing approximately 21,000 lawyers. The guides provide detailed information about each jurisdiction’s infrastructure. They can serve as a useful resource tool when planning an international business strategy or researching a new business market. Content generally includes the following:
- Introduction with Description of the Country, Legal System and Governance
- Business Structures and Requirements for Doing Business in the Country
- Financial Facilities, Currency and Exchange Controls
- Investment Incentives
- Trade, Import/Export Regulations
- Labor and Employment
- Taxation
- Enforcement of Judgments
Information can be easily accessed through an electronic table of contents which sets out the structure of the guide in chapters and sections, or through a normal word search.