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. 

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

This World Bank site ranks Bhutan revative to other countries on the ease of doing business.

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.

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. 

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. 

Licensing is time-consuming and bureaucratic, placing Bhutan at 145th position worldwide for registration of a new company

Tax filing information for individuals

A comprehensive guide to personal income taxes in Bhutan

The Sales Tax Rate in Bhutan stands at 50 percent.

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.

This site provides a brief history of the tax system in Bhutan

Current Bhutan Corporate Tax Rate: 35.30%

With the exception of visitors from India, Bangladesh and Maldives, all other visitors to Bhutan need a visa.

Guidelines on how to apply for Official visa clearance

Tips on getting to and getting around Bhutan from real travelers and locals.

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. 

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%.

Telecommunications in Bhutan includes telephones, radio, television, and the Internet.

Full text of labour and employment legislation

Guide to laws in Bhutan from the US Library of Congress

Full text of labour and employment legislation

Guide to laws in Bhutan from the US Library of Congress

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Bhutan. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Guide to laws in Bhutan from the US Library of Congress

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. 

Southern Bhutan has a hot, humid sub-tropical climate that is fairly unchanging throughout the year. Temperatures can vary between 15-30 degrees Celsius

Travel advice for Bhutan from the Department of Foreighn Affairs and Trade

Latest travel advice for Bhutan including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health

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.

This site provides a history of the development of the education system in Bhutan.

Bhutan holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

Full list of Bhutan public and bank holidays. 

See “People and Society” on this page on this CIA site

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

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Bhutan – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

The protocols and etiquettes of both Hindu and Buddhist cultures overlap and influence each other in a fabric of repeating agrarian cycles.

Facts and statistics on the demographic profile of Bhutan

Bhutan Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. 

Customs information from the tourism bureau in Bhutan

This site provides a commentary on Bhutan’s various trade agreements

Information on the South Asian Free Trade Area which includes Bhutan

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.

Find 8,285 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 87hotels in Bhutan.

A commentary on the per diem charge to visit Bhutan

26,399 reviews of Bhutan Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Bhutan resource.