StartUpBlink launched our first premium report on the “Top 100 Countries for Startup-Business Friendliness in 2023”, only accessible through StartupBlink PRO. Here is a snapshot of what it contains and you can also check this preview article.
In short, this report ranks countries based on how favorable they are for startup businesses. It considers factors like how easy it is to do business, corporate tax rates, labor laws that are friendly to startups, and many more. We are diving deeper into these factors on the full report.
Let’s take a look at the key insights from the Top 10: The US regains the top spot in the Startup-Business Friendliness Index with a 4-spot improvement.Western Europe dominates with 6 out of the top 10 most startup-friendly nations.Singapore jumps 43 spots, ranking 4th globally and leading in Asia. This is due to new parameters added, explained further in the PRO Report.Sweden slips to 5th place from its former top startup-friendly position.Norway has joined the top 10 cities for the business environment after rising by 11 spots this year. |
| Who’s Missing from the Top 10?While they excel in overall rankings, some countries, such as China, Russia, and Brazil, fell short of the top 10 in the business environment category due to lower performance on this subscore. You can take a look at the preview article for more. |