“Too much red tape” is a common complaint from businesses and citizens in OECD countries. This report analyses proven approaches commonly adopted by governments to reduce and streamline  administrative procedures like one-stop shops (physical and electronic), simplification of permits and licence procedures, time limits for decision-making, methods to measure administrative burdens, regulatory-compliance assistance for small and medium-size companies, and increasing reliance on IT-based solutions.

Chapter 1. Cover and table of contents
Chapter 2. Synthesis Report: Administrative Simplification in OECD Countries
Chapter 3. Administrative Simplification in Australia
Chapter 4. Administrative Simplification in France
Chapter 5. Administrative Simplification in Korea
Chapter 6. Administrative Simplification in Mexico
Chapter 7. Administrative Simplification in the Netherlands
Chapter 8. Administrative Simplification in the United Kingdom
Chapter 9. Administrative Simplification in the United States