Foreign Investment Restrictions
/ˈfɔrən ɪnˈvɛstmənt rɪˈstrɪkʃənz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Legal limitations imposed by a country on the ownership, control, or participation of foreign investors in domestic businesses or assets.
The government enacted foreign investment restrictions to protect national security interests.
Forms
- foreign investment restrictions
- foreign investment restriction
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Commentary
Foreign investment restrictions often balance economic openness with national security or policy objectives; precise drafting is crucial to define scope and enforcement.
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