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Cross-Border Entrepreneurship and International Business Law
Globalization and digitalization have significantly expanded opportunities for entrepreneurship beyond national borders. Cross-border entrepreneurship—defined as entrepreneurial activity involving the creation, management, or expansion of ventures across multiple jurisdictions—has become a defining feature of the modern global economy. While cross-border entrepreneurship offers access to new markets, resources, and innovation networks, it also exposes entrepreneurs to complex legal and regulatory challenges. International business law plays a critical role in shaping the feasibility, structure, and success of cross-border ventures. This paper examines the interaction between cross-border entrepreneurship and international business law, focusing on trade regulation, foreign direct investment, corporate governance, contracts, dispute resolution, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance. It argues that legal complexity and fragmentation remain significant barriers for entrepreneurs, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, while legal harmonization and institutional support can facilitate international entrepreneurial activity. The paper concludes that adaptive legal frameworks and coordinated international governance are essential for fostering sustainable cross-border entrepreneurship in an increasingly interconnected global economy.