Global Business Complexity Hub

Expert insight and analysis for global operations and international expansion

Download the 2023 Global Business Complexity Index

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.

The 'Complexity Insights' Dashboard

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

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

Latest GBCI events and webinars

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The Global Business Complexity Index Launch event in London

The Global Business Complexity Index Launch event in London

Please join our panel of expert business leaders as they discuss the layers of complexity and the challenges of operating a business across borders.

The Global Business Complexity Index Launch event in Miami

The Global Business Complexity Index Launch event in Miami

Please join us in Miami for the launch of the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) 2023. The Global Business Complexity Index provides an authoritative overview of the complexity of establishing and operating businesses worldwide.

The Global Business Complexity Index Launch event in NYC

The Global Business Complexity Index Launch event in NYC

A cocktail reception at Castell Rooftop lounge will be held on June 14th. Mark Weil, CEO, and Lisa Wilcox, Market head, North America & Global Entity Management, will give exclusive insight on the GBCI 2023 accompanied by drinks and hors d'oeuvre.

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

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TMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

Our 9,100 experts and 120 offices in 85 jurisdictions worldwide serve corporates, financial institutions, asset managers, private clients and family offices, providing the combination of accounting, tax, payroll, fund administration, compliance and entity management services essential to global business success.

We know how to unlock access to the world’s most attractive markets – no matter how complex – swiftly, safely and efficiently. That’s why more than 60% of the Fortune Global 500 and FTSE 100, and almost half the top 300 private equity firms, work with us.

Our unique global delivery model, underpinned by our innovative digital platforms, means we can cover sectors as diverse as capital markets, private equity, real estate, pharmaceuticals, energy and technology, with experts on the ground providing local support.

With year-on-year growth averaging 8% since 2013, TMF Group is a trusted and reliable partner. Whether operating across one border or many, with a handful of staff or several thousand, we have the business-critical support you need to expand, operate and grow while remaining compliant, everywhere.