Quote: (11-27-2017 06:56 PM)Vladimir Poontang Wrote:
Quick question, because I didn't want to start a new thread. Is there a resource online that lists all countries and their rules for foreigners buying property / starting a business? I tried wikipedia but I couldn't find anything.
None that I know about. I wish that there was such a list. Having said that, I have read many articles that discussed the ability (and ease) of buying real estate or starting a business by comparing different nations in the same region (e.g., Asia, South America, Eastern Europe, etc.). For example, I know that Malaysia is one of the few nations in Asia where it is lawful for a foreigner to own land (even there, you cannot own agricultural land or low-value properties). But that does not necessarily mean that you should buy real estate in Malaysia as an investment. It makes far more sense if you actually wish to live there.
So my point is that, unless such a resource exists, you must first focus on a region and then perform the necessary research to make a comparison between countries. Once you identify the region, you should be able to locate articles that compare and contrast neighboring countries in the region. For example, just off the top of my head, Nomad Capitalist has written articles comparing countries in Eastern Europe; InvestAsian has written articles comparing countries in Asia; Live and Invest Overseas has written articles comparing countries in Latin America. Probably no one, however, has the expertise to compare countries on a worldwide basis. Good luck.