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The tenth edition of the Global Business Complexity Index marks a decade of invaluable insight from TMF Group on the challenges of doing business across borders.

Since the publication of the first report in 2013, the GBCI has increased in size and scope, now ranking 78 jurisdictions for the complexity of their business environments.

GBCI 2023:

Layers of complexity: the challenges of cross-border business compliance

Planning international expansion, or managing existing cross-border operations, is challenging in the current geopolitical, economic and regulatory climate. Our latest report can help you to cut through the layers of corporate compliance complexity, to invest and operate safely and efficiently.

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Our interactive tool to help you gain a better understanding of the markets that matter to you

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Planning international expansion, or managing existing cross-border operations, is challenging in the current geopolitical, economic and regulatory climate.

Explore the Global Business Complexity Index rankings, analysis and global trends to help you to cut through the layers of corporate compliance complexity.

The Global Business Complexity Index sheds light on complexity across three core areas of business administration:

  • Accounting and tax
  • Global entity management
  • Payroll and HR

This year’s analysis reveals three global trends:

  • Geopolitical and economic turbulence
  • Global compliance challenges
  • Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations

Explore the Global Business Complexity Index rankings, analysis and global trends

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We are a key part of our clients’ governance, providing the accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration and legal entity management services essential to their success. We make sure rules are followed, reputations protected and operational compliance maintained.

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