Tazye
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Tazyes (Tazyæ "Regulators") are either government-owned or private agencies in Komania with the task of introducing, regulating, supervising and facilitating the integration of foreign subsidiaries into the local Koman economy. The Tazye system was originally created in the 50s with the end of the Koman Civil War by the Komasarist Cabinet of National Renewal to better control foreign investment and interests in the country, under the pretence of facilitating foreign companies to expand into Komania. The system was introduced shortly after the 'Domestic Expansion' law came into enactment, forcing foreign companies to establish subsidiaries if they wanted to legally expand their presence in the Koman market, removing the option of expanding through the establishment of branch offices.
This system of regulation initially came with hesitation from foreign parties, however, as the system expanded its services and incentives, Tazye agencies came to play an important role in Komania's economic development, becoming a mediator between foreign interests and the overly protective Koman government.
Background
The Tazye system traces its origins to the earlier Tazikhar system, a nomenclature employed to denote enterprises that typically functioned as "intermediaries" connecting two or more entities. These companies commonly operated under the oversight of the entities involved. The Tazikhar system gained significant prominence during the Koman Warring period, spanning from the early 17th century to the 19th century. This historical era witnessed a Koman economy characterized by pronounced localization and fragmentation across diverse tribal and governmental units, giving rise to such agencies.
The historical Gheraye agency operating in Shanvan is widely known for its role in the expansion of Western Vaniuan merchants to the Koman principalities, establishing a framework of services that came to be replicated in much of Komania in the 19th century.
Some Tazikhar agencies came to function as charitable trusts by operating under religious authority, with the main purpose of providing work and subsidies to those in need and the poorer strata of Koman society at the time.
By the early 19th century, several Tazikhar agencies functioned predominantly as instruments for tribal warlords to establish dominance over the local economy. Operating essentially as cartels under a deceptive façade, these agencies managed to create monopolies on specific resources. This dysfunctional system played a significant role in giving rise to the Opium Fever epidemic during the late 1880s.
Komasarist regime
Following the conclusion of the Koman Civil War, a series of novel measures were introduced to facilitate the establishment of a government founded on Komasarist principles. The inauguration of the Cabinet of National Renewal attributed with the rise of Prime Minister Sahbâr Aharli, and this transition played a pivotal role in instituting a framework aimed at exerting oversight over foreign entities. These developments were closely aligned with the regime's narrative regarding foreign influence and its role in the context of the Civil War.
Amid the tumultuous period of the conflict, the once-prominent Tazikhar agencies underwent substantial dismantling, mostly due to a lack of freogin interest and a decrease in investments. As the aftermath of the 20-year-long struggle unfolded, the government embarked on a comprehensive endeavour to revamp the system. This overhaul was driven by a set of new regulations designed to facilitate the controlled influx of foreign investments. This initiative unfolded within the broader objective of channelling foreign capital through a controlled and regulated medium, aligning with the government's vision for economic development and stability.
The new Tazye system mainly cut down on the role of tribal authorities, limiting it exclusively to the government, Koman companies and foreign entities. This overhaul also reaffirmed the role of Tazye agencies as "mediators", by forcing foreign companies to register their subsidiaries in any of the available agencies based on their interests. This system also secured investment from corporations wanting to expand, as their subsidiaries required a certain amount of seed capital in order to operate successfully. Lastly, Tazye agencies came to play a prominent role for non-Koman speaking parties, offering and linking subsidiaries to Koman language agencies for required translations, internal operations, and the sourcing of employees.
Criticism
The Tazye system has been at times, met with harsh criticism, especially from certain companies and activists within the country. One of the most obvious complaints is the government's role in the system, arguing that this system enables it to exert control on channelled investments whenever it pleases, while also being able to suddenly cut a foreign company’s presence in the country if conditions aren’t met. Other criticisms include the reduced strategies for companies to expand, citing that creating subsidiaries is not always the best approach for mid-sized corporations and smaller businesses, especially due to the high entry cost to the Koman market.
Lastly, the system has remained controversial in some instances, most prominently during the Mad October events back in 2018. With the culmination of the Gushli succession crisis and the intrusion of Naea. The Koman government enacted an embargo on all Naean products within the country, and a ban on any Nean media, forcing the closure of its subsidiaries in Komania. Providing a clear example of the government’s ability to control foreign assets if met with hostility.
In 2010, the government expanded the Tazye system to include foreign Social media platforms and online service providers. Mostly to abide by Komania's privacy laws and customer rights, with the highest requirement being that such companies had to provide their services solely in Koman if they wanted to expand towards the Koman customer base.
By 2020, the Koman government has made great efforts to create a framework of services and programs, through agencies, that would allow small and mid-sized companies to expand in Komania, this being part of the SEZ Initiative led by the Asaman federal government. Such programs would allow alternatives that would reduce entry costs to the Koman market, directed towards both service-based and product-based businesses, as well as more freedoms in terms of administration and requirements compared to larger corporations.
List of major Tazyes
- Koman State Agency, one of the largest Tazye organizations, is a government-owned agency providing safety assets, incentives and employee sourcing facilities, part of the SEZ Initiative for Asaman.
- Hajar-Gheraye Agency, a privately-owned successor agency of the historical Gheraye agency.
- Koman Cooperation Agency, a privately-owned agency mostly servicing online service providers.
- Târ-Maşun Agency, "Go Smart" is a private agency with ample marketing services.
- Ashar Foundation Agency, owned by the Ashar dynasty.
- All-Vaniuan Regional Agency, commonly referred to as 'AVRA'.