The European Commission continues to be a driver of FDI screening across the EU, with Member States now moving toward coordinated enforcement.

Key legal developments in 2023 and their implications for Taiwan

Continued emphasis on FDI around the world, particularly in the US and Europe, creates additional challenges for investors

The Middle East continues opening to foreign investment, subject to licensing approvals and ownership thresholds for certain business sectors or in certain geographical zones.

Most deals are approved, but expanded jurisdiction, mandatory filings applying in certain cases, enhanced focus on national security considerations, and a substantially increased pursuit of non-notified transactions have changed the landscape.

Key legal developments in 2022 and their implications for Taiwan.

While most FDI regimes encourage foreign investment, the growing number and greater sophistication of regimes can add to transaction uncertainty

Member States are introducing or expanding investment screening regimes, and the European Commission is now playing an active role

In the US, most FDI deals are approved without mitigation, but the landscape is evolving based on a combination of expanded jurisdiction and authorities, mandatory filings applying in certain cases, enhanced focus on a broad array of national security considerations, increased rates of mitigation

The European Commission continues to be a driver of FDI screening across the EU, with Member States now moving toward coordinated enforcement.