Slovakia ranks 42nd in World Bank’s report Doing Business 2019
Slovakia ranks 42nd in the prestigious World Bank’s report Doing Business 2019. Three years ago, it ranked 29th, and set a goal to be in the TOP15 by 2020. The report praises new electronic services that improve contract enforcement. Slovakia ranks the best in trading across borders (1st globally) and registering property (9), but poorly in dealing with construction permits (143) and starting a business (127). In paying taxes, Slovakia ranks 48th. Ranking of neighboring countries and overall score on a 0-100 scale:
26. Austria 78.57
33. Poland 76.95
35. CR 76.10
42. Slovakia 75.17
53. Hungary 72.28
(HN/1)