= Doing Business reform making it easier to do business.
= Doing Business reform making it more difficult to do business.
DB2012:
Starting a Business:
The Solomon Islands made starting a business easier by implementing an online registration process.
Registering Property:
The Solomon Islands made registering property faster by separating the land registry from the business and movable property registries.
Protecting Investors:
The Solomon Islands strengthened investor protections by increasing shareholder access to corporate information.
Resolving Insolvency:
The Solomon Islands adopted a new law that simplified insolvency proceedings.
DB2011:
Getting Credit:
The Solomon Islands strengthened access to credit by passing a new secured transactions law that broadens the range of assets that can be used as collateral, allows a general description of debts and obligations secured by collateral, permits out-of-court enforcement and creates a collateral registry.
DB2010:
Dealing with Construction Permits:
Due to fee increases and high prices on constructions materials, the cost for obtaining a construction permit increased significantly in the Solomon Islands.