This report discusses the impact of COVID-19 on different business sectors and suggests the best legal structure for starting a business during the pandemic. It evaluates the market structure and competitiveness and provides other considerations for starting a business. The report includes a discussion on consumer confidence, the struggling and prospering business sectors, and a suggestion for an amateur investor. The subject is BM461 Global Business Environment and the course code is not mentioned. The college/university is not mentioned either.