Country	Can Foreigners Register Businesses?	Suffix Required	Process and Time for Business Name Approval	Ease of Registration	Estimated Cost (USD)	Additional Notes	Official Sources
Estonia	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Private Limited Company - OÜ) with e-Residency.	Yes, "OÜ" required	Business names are approved online via the e-Business Register; the process takes about 2 hours.	High	~€265 (~$290)	Requires e-Residency; digital infrastructure supports remote business management.	e-Business Register
Ireland	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Limited Company).	Yes, "Ltd" required	Name approval typically takes 3-7 working days; requires a local director for non-EU citizens.	Moderate	~€150 (~$160)	Attractive corporate tax rate of 12.5%; local representation needed for non-EU citizens.	Companies Registration Office
Portugal	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Limited Liability Company).	Yes, "Lda" required	Name approval usually takes about 5-10 days; requires an authorized agent for non-EU citizens.	Moderate	~€360 (~$390)	Startup visa available; local representation required for non-EU citizens.	Instituto dos Registos e do Notariado
Netherlands	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Private Limited Company - BV).	Yes, "BV" required	Name approval typically takes a few days; registration can be done online but may require a local address.	Moderate	~€50 (~$55)	Local address needed; strong support for foreign entrepreneurs.	Kamer van Koophandel
Bulgaria	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Limited Liability Company - OOD).	Yes, "OOD" required	Name approval through the Commercial Register; typically takes about 3-5 days.	Moderate	~BGN 400 (~$220)	Low corporate tax rate of 10%; straightforward registration process.	Registry Agency
Sweden	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Limited Company - AB).	Yes, "AB" required	Name approval usually takes about 1-2 days; registration is done through the Swedish Companies Registration Office.	High	~SEK 1,500 (~$150)	Strong startup ecosystem; local address may be required for registration.	Bolagsverket
Denmark	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Private Limited Company - ApS).	Yes, "ApS" required	Name approval typically takes about 1 day; registration is done online through the Danish Business Authority.	High	~DKK 670 (~$100)	Requires a local address and a Danish personal identification number for registration.	Erhvervsstyrelsen

Country	Can Foreigners Register Businesses?	Suffix Required	Process and Time for Business Name Approval	Ease of Registration	Estimated Cost (USD)	Additional Notes	Official Sources
United States	Yes, foreigners can register various business types (e.g., LLC, Corporation).	Yes, "LLC" or "Inc." required	Name approval varies by state; typically takes a few days to a week.	Moderate	Varies by state, typically $50-$500+	Local representation may be needed; regulations vary by state.	SBA - Starting a Business
Canada	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Corporation, Partnership).	Yes, "Inc." required	Name approval through Corporations Canada; usually takes about 1-2 weeks.	Moderate	~CAD 200 (~$150)	Requires a local registered office; some provinces have additional requirements.	Corporations Canada
Australia	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Proprietary Limited Company - Pty Ltd).	Yes, "Pty Ltd" required	Business name approval through ASIC; usually takes about 1-2 days for online applications.	Moderate	~AUD 500 (~$320)	Requires a local registered office; compliance with Australian laws is necessary.	ASIC - Starting a Company
Singapore	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Private Limited Company).	Yes, "Pte Ltd" required	Business name approval through ACRA; typically takes about 1-3 days.	High	~S$300 (~$220)	Requires a local resident director; strong IP protection laws.	ACRA - Starting a Business
UAE (Free Zones)	Yes, foreigners can register businesses in free zones (e.g., Free Zone Company).	Varies by zone; some do not require suffixes	Name approval is done through the respective free zone authority; typically takes a few days.	Moderate	Varies widely, often starts at ~$1,000	100% foreign ownership allowed; specific regulations apply to each free zone.	UAE Free Zones
Mexico	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Corporation, Limited Liability Company).	Yes, "S.A." or "S. de R.L." required	Name approval through the Ministry of Economy; usually takes about 5-10 days.	Moderate	~MXN 5,000 (~$250)	Requires a local representative or agent for registration; foreign investment restrictions may apply in certain sectors.	Secretaría de Economía
Brazil	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Limited Liability Company - LTDA).	Yes, "LTDA" required	Name approval through the Board of Trade; typically takes about 5-10 days.	Moderate	~BRL 1,000 (~$200)	Requires a local tax ID and registered office; foreign ownership restrictions may apply in certain sectors.	Junta Comercial
India	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Private Limited Company).	Yes, "Pvt Ltd" required	Name approval through the Ministry of Corporate Affairs; usually takes about 1-3 days.	Moderate	~INR 7,000 (~$85)	Requires local representation and registered office; compliance with Indian laws is necessary.	Ministry of Corporate Affairs
United Kingdom	Yes, foreigners can register businesses (e.g., Limited Company).	Yes, "Ltd" required	Names are approved through Companies House; usually takes 24 hours for online applications.	High	£50 (~$63) for online registration	No requirement for directors or shareholders to be UK residents; must provide a UK address for registration.	Companies House