Country Profiles

The Albania country profile provides detailed information on the corruption risks across key sectors and on anti-corruption laws and enforcement levels.

The Armenia country profile describes the levels of corruption across important business sectors, as well as information on key anti-corruption laws.

Corruption is not a problem for businesses in Austria, but public procurement does pose a risk. The government actively enforces anti-corruption laws.

Azerbaijan's government shows a lack of commitment to fighting corruption. Government officials act with impunity; extortion is a known problem. Read more.

Corruption is widespread and obstructs a competitive business climate in Belarus. Bribery is criminalized, yet anti-corruption laws are poorly enforced.

Corruption is not an issue for companies operating in Belgium, and bribery and/or facilitation payment demands are rare. Read more.

Corruption is a high risk for businesses in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Patronage and nepotism are widespread, and anti-corruption laws are poorly enforced.

Corruption is a problem for companies in Bulgaria, and facilitation payment demands when registering businesses or accessing public utilities are not uncommon.

Corruption, political patronage and inefficient bureaucracy are compliance risks in Croatia. The Criminal Code addresses bribery and abuse of office.

Cyprus has a strong legal anti-corruption framework and has implemented laws effectively; however, the banking sector poses anti-corruption compliance risks.

Corruption is a high risk for businesses in the Czech Republic. Anti-corruption laws are poorly enforced, and bribes are needed to expedite processes.

Denmark is regarded as one of the world’s least corrupt countries, and corrupt practices rarely occur when doing business in the country. Read more.

Corruption is not a high risk for companies in Estonia, and bribery is uncommon. The relevant anti-corruption laws are effectively enforced.

Corruption does not impede businesses operating in Finland. The Finnish regulatory system is transparent, and administrative corruption is almost non-existent.

Corruption is a very low risk for companies in France. The country has a strong legal framework to fight corruption, and bribery is very unlikely.

Corruption is a low risk for companies looking to invest in Georgia, for the government has reduced corruption and increased transparency in recent years.

Corruption is a very low risk for businesses in Germany, which enforces its anti-corruption legal framework both at home and (increasingly) abroad.

Corruption is a very high risk for businesses investing in Greece, and bribery or other corrupt practices are likely to be encountered. Read more.

Corruption is a high risk for business in Hungary, particularly when dealing with public procurement. Anti-corruption laws are poorly enforced.

Corruption is generally not tolerated in Iceland. While a few isolated cases of corruption do occur, it is not considered a risk to business in any key sector.

Corruption is not a concern for businesses operating in Ireland, although companies face bribery risks at local administrative levels.

Corruption is a high risk for companies operating in Italy. The integrity of public officials is marred by their relationships with businesses.

Corruption is a high risk across most sectors in Kazakhstan. Bribery is rampant, and the government is ineffective in curbing corruption. Read more.

Corruption in Kosovo is a high risk for business. Bribery is often a problem when dealing with public officials in almost all business operations.

Rampant public-sector corruption and the weak enforcement of laws in Kyrgyzstan result in high anti-corruption compliance risks. Read more.

Corruption is an obstacle to business in Latvia, particularly in the public procurement sector. Firms may encounter bribery or facilitation payment requests.

Corruption is not an obstacle to business in Lithuania, but companies may encounter bribery or other corrupt practices in certain vulnerable sectors.

Corruption is not an obstacle to business in Luxembourg. Companies are unlikely to encounter bribery or facilitation payments. Read more.

Corruption is among the main challenges companies face in Macedonia. Businesses complain about bureaucratic red tape in administrative processes. Read more.

Corruption is a low risk for companies in Malta. The government has a comprehensive anti-corruption legal framework in place and enforces it effectively.

Corruption is a high risk for companies in Moldova. The government lacks transparency, and public officials commit corrupt acts with impunity.

Despite progress in public administrative reforms and efforts to improve the business environment, corruption remains a problem in Montenegro.

Corruption is a low risk for businesses in the Netherlands. The anti-corruption legal framework is extensive and is effectively enforced. Read more.

Corruption is a very low risk for companies in Norway. The anti-corruption legal framework is well enforced,and business dealings are highly transparent.

Corruption is a high risk for business in Poland, and companies are likely to encounter bribery. Anti-corruption laws are not effectively enforced.

Companies in Portugal may encounter corruption ( the procurement sector poses risks) but do not identify it as a significant obstacle to operations. Read more.

Corruption is a high risk in some sectors in Romania. Foreign investors complain of occasional requests for bribes when applying for public services.

Corruption is a high risk in Russia, and companies may encounter bribery or facilitation payment requests. Anti-corruption laws are poorly enforced.

Corruption is a significant risk across sectors in Serbia. Bribery is widespread; public procurement is particularly vulnerable to corrupt practices.

Businesses in Slovakia contend with high corruption risks. The lack of effective anti-corruption enforcement allows for impunity among officials.

Corruption is an impediment to business in Spain. Despite this, bribery does not appear to be widespread and anti-corruption laws are well enforced.

No sector in Sweden carries significant corruption risks for businesses. The country has a strong legal framework to deter corruption. Read more.

Corruption is not a risk to business in Switzerland. The public sector is transparent and efficient, although there are reports of private sector corruption.

Corruption permeates almost all sectors of the economy in Tajikistan. A strong anti-corruption compliance program is needed to mitigate risk. Read more.

Corruption is widespread in Turkey and is prevalent in the public procurement and construction sectors. Anti-corruption laws are not adequately enforced.

Turkmenistan suffers from widespread corruption across all sectors. A strong anti-corruption compliance program is needed to mitigate risk. Read more.

Corruption is a significant business risk in Ukraine. Public officials frequently demand bribes, severely complicating business operations. Read more.

Corruption is a very low risk for companies in the United Kingdom. The UK Bribery Act criminalizes corruption offenses committed anywhere in the world.

Corruption is a high risk in Uzbekistan and is widespread across all sectors of the economy. Government officials engage in corruption with impunity.