Live Fiscal Data · 192 countries

Global Regulation

Track major regulatory systems, policy changes and business impact across countries and sectors.

Live Data — World Bank + IMF
192 countries
Best Fiscal Discipline (Surplus / GDP)192 countries
#Country% GDPYr
1Tuvalu+31.6%2025
2Kuwait+28.4%2025
3Norway+9.3%2025
4United Arab Emirates+5.2%2025
5Tonga+4.9%2025
6Samoa+4.7%2025
7Singapore+4.2%2025
8Andorra+3.5%2025
9South Sudan+3.5%2025
10Nauru+3.5%2025
11Lebanon+3.3%2025
12Antigua and Barbuda+3.1%2025
13Cyprus+3.0%2025
14Denmark+2.9%2025
15Liechtenstein+2.8%2025
16Eritrea+2.7%2019
17Azerbaijan+2.6%2025
18Lesotho+2.2%2025
19Nicaragua+2.1%2025
20Palau+1.7%2025
Lowest Debt Burden (Debt / GDP)190 countries
#Country% GDPYr
1Liechtenstein0.5%2025
2Brunei Darussalam1.5%2025
3Tuvalu3.6%2025
4Turkmenistan3.8%2025
5Kiribati8.0%2025
6Afghanistan8.0%2025
7Micronesia (Federated States of)8.9%2025
8Marshall Islands11.8%2025
9Haiti12.3%2025
10Somalia12.7%2024
11Timor-Leste14.3%2025
12Nauru14.6%2025
13Kuwait14.6%2025
14Russia17.2%2025
15Azerbaijan20.1%2025
16Democratic Republic of the Congo20.2%2025
17Samoa21.2%2025
18Tajikistan21.6%2025
19Taiwan22.4%2025
20Turkey23.5%2025

Fiscal balance and debt levels as proxies for regulatory / fiscal governance quality.

Countries Monitored
30
Systems Tracked
16
Major Policy Changes
22
Sectors Under Pressure
Technology, Financials, Energy
Reforming Countries
India, Saudi Arabia, Vietnam
Risk Trend
Rising
Last Updated
Q2 2026

Regulatory Categories

16 categories · mock burden, predictability and enforcement.

Corporate Regulation
Moderate
Predictability: 64
Enforcement: 68
Trend: ▶ Stable
Recent: ESG disclosure expansion
Top: Singapore, Switzerland
Financial Regulation
Elevated
Predictability: 62
Enforcement: 74
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Higher capital buffers
Top: United States, United Kingdom
Labor Regulation
Moderate
Predictability: 60
Enforcement: 60
Trend: ▶ Stable
Recent: Gig worker rules
Top: Germany, France
Tax Regulation
Elevated
Predictability: 54
Enforcement: 70
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Pillar Two implementation
Top: Brazil, Italy
Trade Regulation
Elevated
Predictability: 56
Enforcement: 65
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Targeted export controls
Top: United States, China
Digital Regulation
Elevated
Predictability: 52
Enforcement: 58
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Platform liability
Top: EU, United Kingdom
Data Protection
Moderate
Predictability: 62
Enforcement: 68
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Cross-border transfer rules
Top: EU, Brazil
AI Regulation
Moderate
Predictability: 48
Enforcement: 50
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Foundation model rules
Top: EU, United States
Environmental Regulation
Elevated
Predictability: 60
Enforcement: 64
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Carbon disclosure
Top: EU, Canada
Energy Regulation
Elevated
Predictability: 58
Enforcement: 66
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Grid access rules
Top: EU, United Kingdom
Healthcare Regulation
High
Predictability: 64
Enforcement: 76
Trend: ▶ Stable
Recent: Drug pricing review
Top: United States, Germany
Competition Regulation
Moderate
Predictability: 64
Enforcement: 70
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Tech merger scrutiny
Top: EU, United States
Foreign Investment Regulation
Moderate
Predictability: 58
Enforcement: 62
Trend: ▲ Rising
Recent: Sectoral screening
Top: United States, EU
Consumer Protection
Moderate
Predictability: 64
Enforcement: 70
Trend: ▶ Stable
Recent: Dark pattern rules
Top: EU, Australia
Public Procurement
Moderate
Predictability: 60
Enforcement: 60
Trend: ▶ Stable
Recent: Transparency rules
Top: EU, Canada
Insolvency Regulation
Moderate
Predictability: 60
Enforcement: 62
Trend: ▶ Stable
Recent: Cross-border framework
Top: United States, Singapore

Global Regulation Directory

Search, filter and sort regulatory exposures.

CountryCategoryBurdenPredictabilityEnforcementDirectionSectorsFDI ImpactBusiness ImpactRiskUpdated
🇺🇸 United StatesFinancial RegulationHigh7080StableBanks, Asset MgmtNeutralCost risesElevatedQ2 2026
🇺🇸 United StatesCompetition RegulationElevated6276DeterioratingTechRestrictiveDeal scrutinyElevatedQ2 2026
🇺🇸 United StatesDigital RegulationElevated5660StableTechMixedComplianceElevatedQ2 2026
🇺🇸 United StatesTax RegulationModerate6474StableAllNeutralFilingsModerateQ2 2026
🇮🇳 IndiaTax RegulationElevated6068ImprovingAllNeutralGST stableModerateQ2 2026
🇮🇳 IndiaData ProtectionModerate5654ImprovingTech, FinanceNeutralDPDP rolloutModerateQ2 2026
🇮🇳 IndiaLabor RegulationElevated5656ImprovingManufacturingNeutralCodes consolidationModerateQ2 2026
🇮🇳 IndiaForeign Investment RegulationModerate6260ImprovingDefense, MediaMixedSector capsModerateQ2 2026
🇧🇷 BrazilTax RegulationCritical4470DeterioratingAllNegativeIndirect tax reformHighQ2 2026
🇧🇷 BrazilEnvironmental RegulationElevated5860StableMining, AgricultureMixedLicensingElevatedQ2 2026
🇧🇷 BrazilFinancial RegulationElevated6070StableBanksNeutralOpen financeModerateQ2 2026
🇧🇷 BrazilCompetition RegulationModerate6064StableFinancialsNeutralCADE activeModerateQ2 2026
🇩🇪 GermanyEnvironmental RegulationHigh6876StableIndustryMixedCarbon rulesElevatedQ2 2026
🇩🇪 GermanyLabor RegulationElevated6670StableAllNeutralCodeterminationModerateQ2 2026
🇬🇧 United KingdomFinancial RegulationElevated6876StableBanksNeutralPost-Brexit frameworkModerateQ2 2026
🇬🇧 United KingdomDigital RegulationElevated6062StableTechMixedOnline Safety ActElevatedQ2 2026
🇸🇬 SingaporeCorporate RegulationLow8686StableAllOpenLight touchLowQ2 2026
🇸🇬 SingaporeFinancial RegulationElevated8084StableBanksNeutralMAS frameworkModerateQ2 2026
🇨🇳 ChinaDigital RegulationHigh5070StableTechRestrictivePlatform rulesHighQ2 2026
🇨🇳 ChinaForeign Investment RegulationElevated5064StableStrategicRestrictiveNegative listElevatedQ2 2026
🇫🇷 EU (France)AI RegulationElevated5852StableTechMixedAI Act complianceElevatedQ2 2026
🇫🇷 EU (France)Data ProtectionElevated7076StableAllNeutralGDPR enforcementModerateQ2 2026

Regulatory Change Feed

Mock regulatory events across countries and categories.

🇮🇳 India — New law
Enacted
2026-04-12· Tax Regulation
Fact: GST rate schedule consolidation effective Q3 2026 (mock).
Sectors: Consumer, Manufacturing
Companies: Mock Cos.
Expected impact: Reduced classification disputes.
Confidence: Medium
Country regulation →Open Analysis →
🇧🇷 Brazil — Proposed regulation
Proposed
2026-03-28· Tax Regulation
Fact: Indirect tax reform sub-rules published for consultation (mock).
Sectors: Financials, Consumer
Companies: Mock Cos.
Expected impact: Transitional compliance cost.
Confidence: Medium
Country regulation →Open Analysis →
🇺🇸 United States — Enforcement action
In Force
2026-03-15· Competition Regulation
Fact: Updated merger review thresholds (mock).
Sectors: Tech, Healthcare
Companies: Mock Cos.
Expected impact: Deal timelines lengthen.
Confidence: High
Country regulation →
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — Court decision
Court Ruling
2026-02-22· Digital Regulation
Fact: Platform liability ruling clarifies scope (mock).
Sectors: Tech
Companies: Mock Cos.
Expected impact: Higher content moderation cost.
Confidence: Medium
🇪🇺 EU — Policy consultation
Consultation
2026-02-05· AI Regulation
Fact: Foundation model code of practice draft (mock).
Sectors: Tech
Companies: Mock Cos.
Expected impact: Documentation requirements expand.
Confidence: Medium
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — New law
Enacted
2026-01-18· Foreign Investment Regulation
Fact: Foreign ownership cap relaxed in select sectors (mock).
Sectors: Energy, Logistics
Companies: Mock Cos.
Expected impact: FDI inflows supported.
Confidence: Medium

Mock prototype data. Not legal, tax, regulatory or investment advice.