Economic Overview
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Bhutan Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/bhutan/bhutan_economy.html
Bhutan’s economy, small and less developed, is based largely on agriculture and forestry, which provide the main livelihood for more than half of the population.
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Bhutan: Economy | Asian Development Bank
https://www.adb.org/countries/bhutan/economy
Robust economic expansion in Bhutan is supported by rapid growth in industry and services. One driver of growth in Fiscal Year 2016 (ended 30 June 2016) was the construction of three major hydropower projects
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Doing Business in Bhutan – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/bhutan
This World Bank site ranks Bhutan revative to other countries on the ease of doing business.
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Economy of Bhutan – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Bhutan
The economy is closely aligned with India’s through strong trade and monetary links and dependence on India’s financial assistance. Most production in the industrial sector is of the cottage industry type.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Bhutan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/bhutan/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Bhutan.
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Starting a Business in Bhutan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/bhutan/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Bhutan.
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Dealing with licenses Starting a business
http://siteresources.worldbank.org/SOUTHASIAEXT/Resources/Publications/448813-1171300070514/bhutan.pdf
Licensing is time-consuming and bureaucratic, placing Bhutan at 145th position worldwide for registration of a new company
Taxes
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Bhutan Tax System (Personal Income Tax)
http://www.asiatradehub.com/bhutan/tax2.asp
Tax filing information for individuals
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Personal IncomeTax – IPA JOURNAL
http://www.ipajournal.com/uploads/2011/finance_ministry/manuals/Personal_Income_Tax_Guide_book.pdf
A comprehensive guide to personal income taxes in Bhutan
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Bhutan Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/bhutan/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Bhutan stands at 50 percent.
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Bhutan Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/bhutan/sales-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Bhutan Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 50.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Bhutan Tax System
http://www.asiatradehub.com/bhutan/tax.asp
This site provides a brief history of the tax system in Bhutan
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Bhutan Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/bhutan-corporate-tax-rate
Current Bhutan Corporate Tax Rate: 35.30%
Visas
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Visa | Tourism Council of Bhutan
http://www.tourism.gov.bt/plan/visa
With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors to Bhutan need a visa.
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Visa for coming to Bhutan
http://www.mfa.gov.bt/visa
Guidelines on how to apply for Official visa clearance
Infrastructure
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Bhutan Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Bhutan/Transportation-Bhutan-MISC-BR-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Bhutan from real travelers and locals.
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Bhutan — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/south-and-southeast-asia/bhutan/transportation
The cost of transportation by car with an experienced driver/guide is included in the daily tourism rate, making renting a self-drive vehicle through a local travel agency unnecessary.
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Bhutan Telecoms Market Size, Mobile, Internet
https://www.kenresearch.com/technology-and-telecom/telecommunications-and-networking/bhutan-telecom-mobile-internet/687-105.html
While mobile internet is booming in Bhutan overall mobile growth has started to slow In less than seven years Bhutan has moved from having no mobile phones to claiming more than 70% mobile penetration. Over this period the annual growth in mobile subscribers has reached in excess of 100%.
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Telecommunications in Bhutan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Bhutan
Telecommunications in Bhutan includes telephones, radio, television, and the Internet.
Employer Obligations
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LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ACT OF BHUTAN 2007
http://www.molhr.gov.bt/publication/labouract.pdf
Full text of labour and employment legislation
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Guide to Law Online: Bhutan
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/bhutan.php
Guide to laws in Bhutan from the US Library of Congress
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LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT ACT OF BHUTAN 2007
http://www.molhr.gov.bt/publication/labouract.pdf
Full text of labour and employment legislation
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Guide to Law Online: Bhutan
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/bhutan.php
Guide to laws in Bhutan from the US Library of Congress
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Bhutan. Prices in Bhutan
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Bhutan
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Bhutan. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Guide to Law Online: Bhutan
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/bhutan.php
Guide to laws in Bhutan from the US Library of Congress
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Weather and Climate of Bhutan
http://www.bhutan-weather.com/
Weather in Bhutan depends upon the altitude. In the northern parts of the country where mountains rise up to 7,000m, weather conditions are similar to arctic. Southwards, closer to India, the weather is hot and humid in the summer and cool in winter.
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Climate – Bhutan-Bhutan Travel
https://www.bhutan-bhutan.com/climate/
Southern Bhutan has a hot, humid sub-tropical climate that is fairly unchanging throughout the year. Temperatures can vary between 15-30 degrees Celsius
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Bhutan – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/bhutan/
Travel advice for Bhutan from the Department of Foreighn Affairs and Trade
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Bhutan travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/bhutan
Latest travel advice for Bhutan including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health
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Bhutan Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Bhutan/Education-System
Education in Bhutan in the mountainous region between China and India is a voluntary affair, because many of the people live in far-flung places where they follow traditional lives. In larger settlements where primary schools exist, children are taught for seven years, mainly in English.
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Bhutan – Education – Country Studies
http://countrystudies.us/bhutan/29.htm
This site provides a history of the development of the education system in Bhutan.
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Bhutan Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Bhutan
Bhutan holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Public Holidays in Bhutan – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/bhutan/public-holidays
Full list of Bhutan public and bank holidays.
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bt.html
See “People and Society” on this page on this CIA site
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Cost of Living in Thimphu. Updated Prices Sep 2016
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/thimphu
List of prices in Thimphu (Bhutan) for food, housing, transportation, going out, and more on Sep 2016. Compare the Cost of Living in Thimphu with any other city
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Bhutan – Culture, Customs, Greetings & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=25
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Bhutan – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Nepal and Bhutan Etiquette
https://etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table-etiquette/asia-s/nepal.html
The protocols and etiquettes of both Hindu and Buddhist cultures overlap and influence each other in a fabric of repeating agrarian cycles.
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Bhutan Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/bhutan/demographics_profile.html
Facts and statistics on the demographic profile of Bhutan
Trade
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Bhutan Customs Regulations
https://bhutan.visahq.com/customs/
Bhutan Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Customs | Tourism Council of Bhutan
http://www.tourism.gov.bt/travel-tips/customs
Customs information from the tourism bureau in Bhutan
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Bhutan Traders Manual (Trade Agreements and Preferences)
http://www.asiatradehub.com/bhutan/tradeM5.asp
This site provides a commentary on Bhutan’s various trade agreements
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South Asian Free Trade Area
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Asian_Free_Trade_Area
Information on the South Asian Free Trade Area which includes Bhutan
Housing and Rentals
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Accommodation | Tourism Council of Bhutan
http://www.tourism.gov.bt/plan/accommodation
A wide variety of accommodation is available ranging from luxurious 5-star hotels to cozy little hotels and homestays in traditional Bhutanese homes and settings.
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The 10 Best Hotels in Bhutan
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293844-Bhutan-Hotels.html
Find 8,285 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 87hotels in Bhutan.
Travel
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5 reasons Bhutan is worth the US$250 daily fee
http://travel.cnn.com/visiting-bhutan-268086/
A commentary on the per diem charge to visit Bhutan
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Bhutan 2016: Best of Bhutan Tourism
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293844-Bhutan-Vacations.html
26,399 reviews of Bhutan Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Bhutan resource.