10. Ireland - Is the only EU member state to make the top ten.
9. Armenia - Is the only 'Lower middle income' economy to make the top ten
8. Georgia - Has risen two places since last year's rankings
7. Australia - It takes less than 3 days to start a business.
6. Singapore - An official company seal must be registered before a business begins trading.
5. Azerbaijan - Starting a business can be done entirely online.
4. Macedonia, FYR - Starting a business costs less than US$ 40
3. Hong Kong, SAR, China - Rose one place thanks to a reduction in business registration fees.
2. Canada - Only two procedures are required to start a business.
1. New Zealand - Starting a business takes less than a day.
