London: The Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) has identified the UK, The Netherlands, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia as potential beneficiaries in the evolving global landscape. This annual study evaluates over 250 indicators of complexity across 79 jurisdictions, accounting for 94% of the world's GDP. The report highlights that business complexity acts as a burden, hindering local innovation and deterring foreign direct investment, without yielding any apparent societal benefits. Historically, Southern Europe and Latin America have been recognized as the most challenging regions for conducting business, a trend that persists into 2025. Conversely, Northern Europe and several offshore investment hubs are noted for their business-friendly environments, featuring streamlined requirements and efficient management processes aimed at attracting investment.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the report indicates that while larger multinational companies can generally manage the costs of complying with local regulations, navigating uncertainty presents a more significant challenge. Influences such as US-led sanctions, China's lockdowns, and the Suez Canal blockage have already initiated a shift in globalization towards diversified supply chains. Companies are increasingly seeking to reduce their dependency on single countries for sourcing, manufacturing, or distributing their products. The previous year's report identified the emergence of connector economies like Mexico, the Philippines, and Vietnam as part of a 'China plus one' strategy, serving as trade bridges between China and the US. However, this strategy has encountered obstacles due to US tariffs, which are now being adjusted based on a country's trade surplus with the US, consequently impacting nations with connector status.