The recent dramatic events in Central and Eastern Europe have emphasized the rapid and apparently, unstoppable progress of the USSR towards democracy and freedom of economic activity. The opening up of the Soviet economy offers enormous potential and unprecedented opportunities for foreign investors, but at the same time will present them with many difficulties and frustrations. Never before has there been such a need for a comprehensible and informative guide to the intricacies of Soviet bureaucracy and how to overcome the complexities of doing business with the Soviets. "Doing Business in the USSR" provides just that. In a detailed, yet highly readable style, the authors provide a unique insight into the many aspects of conducting successful business operations in this new market, including: an overview of the recent legal and economic changes; how Soviet co-operatives work; how to get successful joint venture link-ups; advice on Soviet bureaucracy - how to avoid pitfalls; all aspects of doing business - finance, taxation, legal rules, employment regulations and documentation.