Rankings on the ease of doing business
| China | Japan | Korea, R. | |
| Ease of doing business Starting a business Dealing with construction permits Getting electricity Registering property Getting credit Protecting investors Paying taxes Trading across borders Enforcing contracts Resolving insolvency |
91 151 181 114 44 70 100 122 68 19 82 |
24 114 72 27 64 23 19 127 19 35 1 |
8 24 26 3 75 12 49 30 3 2 14 |
Doing Business 2013
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development / The World Bank
http://www.doingbusiness.org/~/media/GIAWB/Doing%20Business/Documents/Annual-Reports/English/DB13-full-report.pdf
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