Since formal independence from Ethiopia in 1993, Eritrea has faced many economic problems, including lack of resources and chronic drought, which have been exacerbated by restrictive economic policies. Eritrea has a command economy under the control of the sole political party, the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ).

Dated (2012) review of the economic history of Eritrea

This site describes the difficulties of starting a business in Eritrea and the long wait time.

This site povides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Eritrea.

This site provides a ranking for doing business in Eritrea versus other countries

This site povides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Eritrea.

Registration information from a law firm knowledeable on Eritrea law

This World Bank site provides a table on tax obligations in Eritrea

Current Eritrea Corporate Tax Rate: 83.70%

This site provides a table that describes the tax obligation for both residents and nonresidents

The Sales Tax Rate in Eritrea stands at 4 percent.

In the long-term, the Eritrea Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 4.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

Visa requirements for US citizens including costs effective July, 2015

Visa requirements from a visa service company

Yellow taxis serve the main cities in Eritrea. In Asmara they run on fixed routes, plying the main streets for pickups. Rates are not expensive, but expect to share the ride with a couple of other passengers. 

Eritrea’s telecom sector operates under a state-owned monopoly for fixed and mobile services. Partly as a result of such restrictions on competition, the country has the least developed telecommunications market in Africa. 

The domestic telecommunications infrastructure is very inadequate. Most fixed line telephones are located in Asmara, the capital and largest city. Cell phones are in increasing use throughout the country.

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

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Eritrea.

Current news on the labor market in Eritrea

This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Eritrea.

Current news on the labor market in Eritrea

Latest travel advice for Eritrea including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

The U.S. Department of State continues to warn U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Eritrea due to the unpredictable security situation along Eritrea’s borders and restrictions imposed by local authorities on travel within the country.

Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos 

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

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world. Up-to-date cost of living comparisons

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

A list of dos and don’ts for proper business etiquette in Eritrea

Graphs & Analysis of Average Temperatures, Rainfall, Wet & Frosty Days, Sunlight Hours, Windspeed & Humidity

Eritrea holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

Public holidays for 2016 and 2017 listed

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A brief description of the different levels of education in Eritrea

Education in Eritrea is officially compulsory for children aged between 7 and 14, and the government is striving to make this a reality despite sectarian conflict. 

Import regulations for individuals entering Eritrea

This site discusses the trade agreement between the EU and the ESA that includes Eritrea

History of trade activity between the US and Eritrea

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

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Eritrea is a difficult country to define. Although in Africa, it doesn’t feel wholly African. While its broad shore faces the Middle East, it is not overtly Arabian. And though its capital evokes the spirit of Europe, it is far from European.

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