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Business Regulatory Reform

General Authority for Investment and Free Zones' One Stop ShopThe objective of IFC PEP-MENA’s Regulatory Simplification Program is to help improve a country’s business regulatory framework at the central, sub-national or municipal level through policy review and re-design, decreasing the levels of operational uncertainty for firms. Simplified and transparent regulatory procedures should stimulate private investment and reduce informality, supporting the productivity and growth potential of enterprises in the region.

With an aim to create a more investor-friendly business environment, the program presently focuses on improving the following areas of business regulation:

  • Business registration
  • Business licensing & inspections
  • Land-related administrative barriers
  • Local operating permits and licenses
  • Tax administration
Regulatory Simplification projects are currently ongoing in five countries:
  • Algeria: Business Start-Up Simplification
  • Egypt: Business Start-up simplification phase II
  • Jordan: Inspection and Licensing Reform
  • Lebanon: Business Registration Simplification
  • Yemen: Business Start-Up Simplification
  • Morocco: Business Registration Simplification


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For additional information contact:

Thomas Moullier
Program Manager
E-mail: tmoullier@ifc.org