Commission or Bribe

Supposed you’ve decided to move part of your business overseas, those administrative fees could look like illegal bribes. Let’s say that to open a manufacturing plant in Southeast Asia you need a permit from the local government. A government agent there offers to get you the permit within a week - and his commission will only be $1,000. Back off! Watch your step here. In many countries, kickbacks and bribes have long been the accepted cost of doing business.