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KPMG LLP has conducted an analysis of the relative costs of doing business in 10 countries in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. This report was made possible through the support of our research contributors and sponsors, as identified in this report.

Our African "Investing in..." publications provide key insights into doing business across the continent.

Download our "Investing in..." publications for information on expanding your business in Europe.

Read our "Investing in..." publications for a flavour of what's involved in expanding into Asia Pacific.

Our American "Investing in..." series outlines the issues involved in transatlantic business.

Read the Mandarin version of our Choose Ireland publication, a complete guide to doing business in Ireland.

While corporate tax rates have begun to stabilise, and indirect tax continues to rise, a ‘new normal’ has been created in the tax landscape.

A recent IIIS paper concluded that subsidiaries of US multinationals operating in Ireland have an effective tax rate of 2.2%. This is based on calculations derived from US Bureau of Economic Analysis (“BEA”) data.

Want to learn more about doing business in China? This short pack will run you through some common (mis)perceptions of China, key points to understand about modern China, some easy ways to understand cultural differences, and 10 dos and don’ts when conducting business with Chinese.