International Investment Strategy and Protection

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Investing abroad can be a lucrative business, but it can be very risky unless you're fully aware of the many complex legal and commercial issues that affect foreign direct investments from the beginning and throughout the life of a venture.

To help you identify some of the key issues in foreign direct investments, we've produced Australia's first Guide to Protecting Foreign Investments, an easy to understand overview of the legal and commercial issues that you should consider when planning your company's foreign investments.

Foreign direct investment FAQ

• Foreign direct investment - what are the facts and the risks?
• What are investment treaties and how can they apply to my company's activities?
• How do investment treaties protect investors?
• What investment treaties has Australia entered into?
• What about Australia's major trading partners?
• What should investors consider before making a foreign direct investment: protection under other treaties, or insurance, tax, contractual safeguards?
• How can an investor enforce its rights?
• Why is arbitration the preferred method of dispute resolution between investors and States?
• What is the arbitration process in a nutshell?
• Why is Australia an excellent destination for foreign investment?
• Is there a checklist to help me see that I've covered the essentials?