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What we offer

A Global archive of investment laws and regulations from 1970-Present
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Laws & regulations

Host country investment codes, implementing regulations & more

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Global CoveragE

100+ countries and economic entities, including regional organizations

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1970-
Present

Coverage begins in 1970, with earlier legislation available for select countries

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Original language & Translations

Available in host country languages, and in government-provided translations

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Verified provenance

Sourced directly from reputable entities; detailed provenance available by default

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MAchine-ReadablE
& Searchable

Laws available for download in machine-readable, text-searchable PDFs

who we serve

firms, corporates, universities, & Research institutions
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Law firms, Corporates,
& advisory services

For law firms and corporates seeking a reliable cross-country resource to inform market entry decisions, assess operational conditions, and carry out research for themselves and clients.

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universities

For library/department administrators and their students - whether in comparative law, economics, history, political science, or other disciplines - who require access to reliable primary source materials for educational purposes.

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Research institutions

For think tanks, policy-focused non-profits, and international organizations seeking to support research, policy reform, and advocacy efforts.

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What's new

recently added laws and Regulations

Turkey

Circular Regarding Foreign Capital Movements, 1984

An English-language version of Turkey's Circular Regarding Foreign Capital Movements of 1984 (No. 84/1) was recently added. The circular "arranges the principles to be implemented..." under Decree No.28 of 1983.

Nepal

The Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act, 2019 (2075)

An English-language version of Nepal's latest investment act, The Foreign Investment and Technology Transfer Act of 2019 (2075) was recently added. The law repeals the 2016 investment law.