Want your company to survive? Build it in the US. The 5-year survival rate for US businesses stands at 51%, the highest among the 4 major economies tracked by Apollo. This is followed by the 27 member countries of the European Union, at 46%. By comparison, only 38% of companies in the UK and 37% in Germany survive for at least 5 years. Simply put, the US has the highest proportion of businesses that remain active after 5 years. This reflects the advantages of the US business environment, including more developed and larger capital markets, flexible labor rules, and lighter regulation that facilitate growth. The US has one of the most business-friendly environments in the world.(The Kobeissi Letter)