Doing Business with Russia - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749438398 ISBN 13: 9780749438395

Publisher: GMB Publishing

Synopsis

This new edition of "Doing Business with Russia" provides an authoritative appraisal of the current economic system and investment climate, an update on market potential in key industry sectors, and unique best practice advice on all aspects of investing in and trading with Russia. With a population of nearly 150 million, Russia has a huge potential consumer market. its improved economic and political performance under Putin, the pro-global economies of his government and major Russian corporations, together with the country's seemingly endless supplies of many of the world's most vital resources, makes this a particularly attractive time for embarking on business co-operation with this vast country. In 2002, the United States proclaimed Russia to have reached the status of a "market economy" and the international credit ratings agency, Standard and Poor's, upgraded Russia's rating, assigning a stable investment outlook on the basis of continuing economic reform and improved budgetary discipline. The Russian government has also advocated its continuing commitment to encouraging the private sector, reducing bureaucratic controls on commercial activities, encouraging foreign investment and further integrating Russia into the global economy through its negotiations for membership of the WTO. Information for the book and the website has been supplied by a unique network of contacts in Russia, including the local offices of Deloitte & Touche, CMS Cameron McKenna and Raifffeisen Bank. Other valuable sources include Coface, Mechant International Group, Allen & Overy, the World Bank Group, the International Finance Corporation, Standard & Poor's and many more. Topics covered include: * Theeconomy and business environment; * The legal structure and business regulation; * Finance, accountancy and taxation; * Key sectors of trade and investment; * Business development; * Doing business in russia's regions. "Doing Business with Russia" is an invaluable guide to business practice and trading opportunities and provides up-to-the minute information regarding market potential and all aspects of carrying out business in and with Russia. Online support service: A unique user password supplied with this book allows readers to access a complementary website. This provides easy accept to the material in a clear searchable format. It also allows the contributors and publisher to keep readers up to date with latest developments and to update chapters as and when relevant.

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About the Author

Dr. Marat Terterov holds a Ph.D. from St.Antony's College, Oxford. He is author of over a dozen books addressing the business environment in the former Soviet Union and the Middle East. He recently co-authored a major USAID study evaluating privatization in Egypt and, as a consultant to the UK government, has advised British companies on Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and other countries. He speaks frequently at the Centre for International Briefing and is author of academic articles on the Middle East and the former Soviet Union. He also holds a Chevening Scholarship. He has edited over a dozen books for Global Market Briefings on foreign investment in countries of the former Soviet Union, the Balkans and the Middle East, including Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Serbia, Croatia, Bahrain, Egypt and Libya.

Review

"This newly revised volume is part of the expanding "Global Market Briefings" series, which focuses on countries characterized largely as emerging markets (e.g., Doing Business with China, edited by Jonathan Reuvid and Li Yong, 4th ed., CH, Oct'03). Contributions by 28 experienced and knowledgeable firms and individuals ensure comprehensive and reliable coverage. Early chapters offer background on the Russian market, followed by overviews of the foreign investment climate as well as financial institutions and operations. Investment opportunities and trade potentials are given for major industrial and commercial sectors. Also discussed are business structures, taxation, accounting practices, e-commerce, real estate, and labor conditions. Regional diversity is considered, with particular reference to the Urals and Western Siberia. Three case studies highlight successful foreign participation in the Russian market. Appendixes include business-related Web sites and further details on selected topics. Each book in this series contains a user name and password to enable access to online materials and postpublication updates. Contact data for reaching contributors are given. A valuable reference for students and practitioners of international trade, foreign investment, and developing economies. Summing Up: Recommended. Public, academic, lower-division undergraduate and up, and professional collections." -- W. C. Struning, emeritus, Seton Hall University in CHOICE

About this edition

• Publisher: GMB Publishing
• ISBN 10: 0749438398
• ISBN 13: 9780749438395
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3