Nieuws van bedrijven

2026 Global Business Complexity Index | TMF Group

Understanding the pressures shaping a new era of cross-border business.

The Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) and its accompanying commentary provides a clear, data-driven view of the challenges companies face when expanding and operating across borders. In a world where regulatory expectations shift quickly and operational pressures intensify across functions, understanding complexity is essential. TMF Group's yearly rankings translate the global landscape into a structured assessment of 81 jurisdictions, revealing the factors that make expansion either straightforward or demanding—showcasing the vital data that businesses need when negotiating a world of fine margins. Built on 292 indicators covering legislation, compliance, accounting and tax rules, human resources and payroll requirements, the GBCI offers a comprehensive ranking of the world’s most and least complex business environments.


For organisations evaluating new markets or managing multijurisdictional operations, the GBCI serves as a definitive reference point. It highlights where complexity creates friction, where digitalisation is reducing barriers, and where regulatory change is having the greatest impact. As part of TMF Group’s broader focus on helping global businesses expand with
confidence, the GBCI transforms complexity into clarity—supporting leaders as they navigate new jurisdictions and build resilient international strategies. In an increasingly interconnected yet unpredictable world, the GBCI reinforces a core truth: while complexity is unavoidable, with the right knowledge, it can be understood, managed and overcome.

Read the full index

______________________________

Learn more about TMF Group :

Website

LinkedIn

Share this page Share on TwitterShare on Linkedin