These bribes are for getting local and national government permits and licenses, paying income taxes, complying with import regulations, supplying government with goods and services, collecting receivables from government, and availing of government incentives.
The other highlights of the survey were:
•Those with extensive knowledge of the administration's anti-corruption efforts fell slightly to 35 percent in 2013, from 37 percent in 2012.
•Those saying that the administration's steps to eradicate corruption are "somewhat/very effective" fell slightly to 73 percent in 2013, from 78 percent in 2012.
•Those saying that government "often/almost always" punishes corrupt government officials fell to 20 percent in 2013, from 27 percent in 2012.
•Of the 24 government institutions rated for sincerity in fighting corruption, there were five upgrades, nine no-change, ten downgrades from 2009/2012 to 2013, and two first-time ratings.
•In 2013, 88 percent say corruption will be reduced by passage by a strong Freedom of Information law, up from 78 percent in 2009.
The polled businessmen also think that the fight against corruption in the private sector is generally favorable.