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EU VAT anti-fraud strategy by Ina Dimireva — last modified 16 December 2009, 18:14 CET

In order to improve the VAT management system and to protect EU Member States against VAT fraud, the European Commission proposes a review, with particular regard to methods of control, registration, information and collection of revenue in the context of an increase in cross-border transactions.

IPA: Regional Competitiveness Operational Programme in Croatia by Ina Dimireva — last modified 06 February 2010, 12:03 CET

The overall objective of the Regional Competitiveness Operational Programme is to achieve higher competitiveness and a balanced regional development by supporting small and medium enterprises' competitiveness, alongside with improving economic conditions in Croatia's lagging areas. IPA funds will therefore support business services rendered for micro and small and medium size enterprises (SMEs), strategic cooperation between companies, strengthening of entrepreneurial skills in the academia, promoting business and investment climate, developing business-related infrastructure.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 03 July 2012, 12:08 CET

An overview of the sources of finance available to SMEs in Malta.

Setting up a business in Malta by Ina Dimireva — last modified 03 July 2012, 11:31 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Malta.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 02 July 2012, 12:06 CET

The Law on Small and Medium Size Business Development of the Republic of Lithuania that came into force on 1 January 2008 defines the types of small and medium size businesses, the forms of state aid available to them and other important relevant provisions.

Setting up a business in Lithuania by Ina Dimireva — last modified 02 July 2012, 11:52 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Lithuania.

Starting a business in Latvia by Ina Dimireva — last modified 25 June 2012, 13:11 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Latvia.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 26 June 2012, 12:43 CET

During economic growth in Latvia the most popular method of financing was bank loans. After Latvia joined the European Union businesses actively applied for EU funding. The Ministry of Economics is in charge of defining and coordinating government assistance policy for businesses.

Setting up a business in Estonia by Ina Dimireva — last modified 28 January 2014, 13:28 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Estonia.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 05 June 2012, 17:46 CET

An overview of the sources of finance available to SMEs in Estonia.

Setting up a business in the UK by Ina Dimireva — last modified 14 August 2012, 22:05 CET

No permission is required to establish a business presence in the UK, although there are regulations on the use of business names and certain business sectors which may require licences or authorisation (such as finance, defence and oil exploration).

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 14 August 2012, 22:27 CET

There are various sources of funding, support and advice available for business owners from a variety of UK bodies.

Setting up a business in Sweden by Ina Dimireva — last modified 28 July 2012, 12:06 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Sweden.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 28 July 2012, 12:18 CET

An overview of the sources of funding available to SMEs in Sweden.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 17 July 2012, 23:20 CET

In Slovakia, there is a wide range of programmes, funds and loans available for the support of enterprise, which may be divided into public sector financial instruments and private sector financial instruments.

Setting up a business in Slovakia by Ina Dimireva — last modified 17 July 2012, 22:41 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Slovakia.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 17 May 2012, 00:55 CET

In addition to European funding in various forms, several sources of funding are available to business persons in Slovenia. As a general rule, they follow the intent of establishing a systematic business-friendly environment.

Starting a business in Slovenia by Ina Dimireva — last modified 22 May 2015, 16:36 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Slovenia.

Access to finance by Ina Dimireva — last modified 11 July 2012, 19:42 CET

An overview of the sources of finance available to SMEs in Portugal.

Starting a business in Portugal by Ina Dimireva — last modified 11 July 2012, 19:16 CET

An overview of the process of starting a new business in Portugal.