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FICE Executive Survey 2023

The purpose of this survey is to give the international investors community in Estonia a stronger voice on economic issues. The survey provides the opportunity for you to let your views and concerns be known to the Estonian government. We strongly encourage your participation, as this could help to bring about positive changes to the Estonian economic and business environment. 



The survey covers 5 topics and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete: 


1. General information about your company and business area
2. Growth Prospects
3. Business Environment
4. Labour Market Concerns
5. Green Economy
1.Please indicate which chamber(s) your company is a member of:(Required.)
2.Which country are you from?(Required.)
3.Which of the following industry classifications best describes your principal business in Estonia?(Required.)
4.How long has your company invested in Estonia?(Required.)
5.How many full-time employees does your company currently employ in Estonia?(Required.)
6.What is the main purpose for operating your business in Estonia? (Maximum 3 Selections)(Required.)
7.What form of investment has your business made in Estonia?(Required.)
8.What is your estimate of economic growth in the next 12 months?(Required.)
9.How do you see your company's revenue in the next 12 months?(Required.)
10.What type of activities is your company planning to start or expand in Estonia?(Required.)
11.What will be the 3 biggest challenges for your company’s growth in the next 12 months? (Maximum 3 Selections)(Required.)
12.Are you aware of Estonia’s draft Foreign Direct Investment Screening Law?(Required.)
13.If yes, how do you think this will impact future investment in Estonia?(Required.)
14.Which 3 sectors do you think will lead Estonia’s economic growth in the next 1 to 3 years? (Maximum 3 selections)(Required.)
15.How concerned are you about rising energy prices for the survival of your business?(Required.)
16.What impact has the Ukraine war had on your business?(Required.)
17.How will the number of employees in your company change in the next 12 months?(Required.)
18.How has recruiting skilled labour changed for your company in 2022?(Required.)
19.How will your employees' salaries change in the next 12 months?
20.How should the Estonian government improve its labour market? (Maximum 3 Selections)(Required.)
21.What are the most positive aspects of investing in Estonia? (Maximum 2 Selections)(Required.)
22.How responsive do you feel the Government is to business concerns?(Required.)
23.Which of the following areas do you think the government should prioritise to improve the business environment? (Maximum 3 Selections)(Required.)
24.Do you agree that there is too much regulation for foreign investors in Estonia?(Required.)
25.Has your company made a commitment to sustainability?(Required.)
26.Which of these most influences your company's commitment to sustainability?(Required.)
27.In relation to sustainable investments, how does Estonia compare with other countries in the Baltic Region? (Baltic states plus Finland, Sweden, Poland, Germany and Denmark)(Required.)
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