10 Best Countries to Start a Business

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6. Ireland

Economic Freedom Index Ranking: 3

Ease of Doing Business Ranking: 24

Corporate Tax Rate Ranking: 4

Average Ranking: 10.3

Ireland has one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU, at just 12.5%, making it one of the most business-friendly countries in the world. Ireland also has an efficient regulatory framework. However, the cost of doing business is high, with high labor cost.

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