Doing Business 2020

 Protecting minority investors
Azerbaijan strengthened minority investor protections by imposing liability 
on directors for unfair related-party transactions.
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 Paying taxes
Azerbaijan made paying taxes more difficult by adding a new labor 
contribution.
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 Enforcing contracts
Azerbaijan made enforcing contracts easier by introducing an e-system that 
allows plaintiffs to file the initial complaint electronically and by adopting a 
consolidated law on voluntary mediation.
Bahamas, The
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 Starting a business
The Bahamas made starting a business faster by reducing the registration 
time for the business license and value added tax and by eliminating the 
business registration fee.

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 Getting electricity
The Bahamas made getting electricity more transparent by publishing elec-
tricity tariffs online.
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 Registering property
The Bahamas made property registration more costly by increasing the 
stamp duty on property transfers.
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 Protecting minority investors
The Bahamas strengthened minority investor protections by increasing 
disclosure requirements for conflicts of interest, clarifying ownership and 
control structures, and requiring greater corporate transparency. 
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 Paying taxes
The Bahamas made paying taxes easier by enhancing the online value 
added tax reporting system and making it more accessible to taxpayers.
Bahrain
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 Dealing with construction permits
Bahrain made obtaining construction permits easier by further stream-
lining the application process through the new Benayat online platform, 
and by delegating the application review process to licensed engineering 
firms.
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