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alternative methods for achieving the same policy objectives: for example, online registration that provides specific data to meet policy objectives without requiring firms to establish a physical presence Restrictions on the form of establishment
Identify the scope of constraints on the type of legal entity or joint venture at home and in export markets of interest; determine if such restrictions are discriminatory relative to national firms; assess the impact of such constraints on firm operations, financing options, employment practices, and so on; undertake consultations with professional bodies and government authorities to review the purpose of the restrictions and alternative approaches that are no more trade restrictive than necessary
Procedures for work permits and visas
Document processes at home and in export markets of interest; implement electronic systems to speed work permit and visa processes at home and request such initiatives in export markets of interest; train immigration authorities to facilitate the movement of professionals
Capital controls
Determine the scope of capital controls at home and in export markets of interest; assess the impact of such constraints on firm operations, financing options, ability to serve clients; engage in consultations with professional bodies and ministries of finance to ensure that controls are no more trade restrictive than necessary and do not hinder export expansion
Tax treaties
Identify current treaties; quantify the impact of double taxation on firms, in consultation with professional bodies; engage appropriate domestic ministries to promote tax treaties with markets of export interest
Restrictions on the use of brand names
Identify restrictions at home and in export markets of interest; collect data that determine the impact of such restrictions on domestic firms; undertake consultations with professional bodies and governmental authorities to lift such restrictions
Restrictions on marketing and advertising
Identify restrictions at home and in export markets of interest; collect data that determine the impact of such restrictions on domestic firms; undertake consultations with professional bodies and governmental authorities to lift such restrictions
Public procurement processes
Review public procurement processes in home markets and in export markets of interest; in consultation with professional bodies and governmental authorities, assess impacts on domestic firms; institute electronic government systems at home to promote objective, merit-based procurement processes; request transparent, objective, and competitive processes in export markets of interest
Prescribed fee schedules
Identify schedules in the home market and in export markets of interest; in consultation with professional bodies and governmental authorities, determine the purpose of such schedules; develop alternative approaches that are no more trade restrictive than necessary (Table continues on the following page.)