Dubai is a relatively easy place in which to do business, as has been illustrated in numerous international business surveys. Most notably, the UAE was ranked 31st (out of 189 countries) in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Survey for 2016. The country was ranked in first place for paying taxes, came second for dealing with construction permits, and fourth for getting electricity. Two areas where the UAE scored badly were getting credit (97th) and trading across borders (101st).