2. March 2007
By EVCA standards Iceland is one of Europe´s best places to invest
The European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (EVCA) undertook a comparison between 21 countries on the tax and legal environments they offer for the private equity and venture capital industry. EVCA collected information on 13 criteria for each member state, valid as of February 1, 2004 or later. Equal weight is accorded to all of the 13 criteria when calculating the composite score. Some criteria are based on more than one factor, in which case the average is used for the score. The total score of each of the 21 countries is shown in the table below. Iceland’s score is added to the table, strictly calculated according to EVCA’s methodology. The lower the score, the more favourable the environment.
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2. March 2007
Securing Iceland´s competitiveness as location for Data Centers
Data Storage is a fast growing industry and Iceland does offer what this industry needs: Security in a technologically advanced society, with a sound infrastructure, an educated work force and political stability. Cost-competitive and reliable green energy. A temperate climate and abundant, inexpensive cold water to further lower the energy cost. Available land and secure housing at competitive prices. And last but not least, secure connections to the world’s information hubs.
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