Economic Overview
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Eritrea Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/eritrea/eritrea_economy.html
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).
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Eritrea – African Economic Outlook
http://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Publications/Eritrea%20Full%20PDF%20Country%20Note_01.pdf
Dated (2012) review of the economic history of Eritrea
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Eritrea : Business Environment: Business Startup
http://mecometer.com/infographic/eritrea/business-environment-business-startup/
This site describes the difficulties of starting a business in Eritrea and the long wait time.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Eritrea
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/eritrea/starting-a-business
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.
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Doing Business in Eritrea – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/eritrea
This site provides a ranking for doing business in Eritrea versus other countries
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Starting a Business in Eritrea
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/eritrea/starting-a-business
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.
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Eritrea company registration guide
http://www.healyconsultants.com/eritrea-company-registration/
Registration information from a law firm knowledeable on Eritrea law
Taxes
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Paying Taxes in Eritrea – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/eritrea/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a table on tax obligations in Eritrea
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Eritrea Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/eritrea-corporate-tax-rate
Current Eritrea Corporate Tax Rate: 83.70%
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State of Eritrea – pwc.co.za
https://www.pwc.co.za/en/assets/pdf/tax-summaries/eritrea_2014.pdf
This site provides a table that describes the tax obligation for both residents and nonresidents
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Eritrea Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/eritrea/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Eritrea stands at 4 percent.
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Eritrea Sales Tax Rate | VAT Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/eritrea/sales-tax-rate/forecast
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.
Visas
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Entry Visa Requirements
http://www.embassyeritrea.org/consular/PDF-docs/Visa_Requirements_English_2015.pdf
Visa requirements for US citizens including costs effective July, 2015
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Eritrea Visa: Application, Requirements
https://eritrea.visahq.com/
Visa requirements from a visa service company
Infrastructure
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Eritrea — Transportation – iexplore.com
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/africa/eritrea/transportation
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.
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Eritrea – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
https://www.budde.com.au/Research/Eritrea-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses
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.
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Telecommunications in Eritrea
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Eritrea
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.
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Eritrea Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Eritrea/Transportation-Eritrea-MISC-R-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Eritrea from real travelers and locals.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Eritrea
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/eritrea/labor-market-regulation
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.
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Eritrea Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/eritrea
Current news on the labor market in Eritrea
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Labor Market Regulation in Eritrea
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/eritrea/labor-market-regulation
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.
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Eritrea Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/eritrea
Current news on the labor market in Eritrea
Culture/Living
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Eritrea travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea
Latest travel advice for Eritrea including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Eritrea Travel Warning
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/eritrea-travel-warning.html
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.
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Eritrea Weather – AccuWeather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/en/er/eritrea-weather
Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos
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Cost of Living in Eritrea. Prices in Eritrea
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Eritrea
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Eritrea. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Eritrea. 2016 prices
http://www.expatforum.com/articles/cost-of-living/cost-of-living-in-the-united-states.html
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world. Up-to-date cost of living comparisons
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Eritrea – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=64
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Eritrea – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more
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10 Tips On Business Etiquette In Eritrea
http://afkinsider.com/70024/10-tips-business-etiquette-in-eritrea/2/
A list of dos and don’ts for proper business etiquette in Eritrea
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Eritrea Climate, Average Weather, Temperatures, Rainfall
http://www.eritrea.climatemps.com/
Graphs & Analysis of Average Temperatures, Rainfall, Wet & Frosty Days, Sunlight Hours, Windspeed & Humidity
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Eritrea Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Eritrea
Eritrea holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Eritrea Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/eritrea/
Public holidays for 2016 and 2017 listed
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/er.html
See “People and Society” on this site
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Eritrea Education – Maps of World
http://www.mapsofworld.com/eritrea/education/
A brief description of the different levels of education in Eritrea
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Eritrea Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Eritrea/Education-System
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.
Trade
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Eritrea Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations
http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/ER-Eritrea-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Import regulations for individuals entering Eritrea
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Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) – Trade
http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/esa/
This site discusses the trade agreement between the EU and the ESA that includes Eritrea
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Foreign Trade – U.S. Trade with Eritrea
http://www.census.gov/foreign-trade/balance/c7741.html
History of trade activity between the US and Eritrea
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://eritrea.visahq.com/customs/
Eritrea Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
Housing and Rentals
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Eritrea Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotels
http://eritrea.biz-stay.com/home.cfm
Search our Furnished Short Term Housing & Extended Stay Hotel directory
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Top 10 Eritrea Hotels & Resorts
https://www.expedia.com/Destinations-In-Eritrea.d11402.Hotel-Destinations
Read hotel reviews, compare prices, and find cheap deals on all hotels in Eritrea.
Travel
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Eritrea Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/eritrea
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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Eritrea Tourism 2016
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g293788-Eritrea-Vacations.html
TripAdvisor has 724 reviews of Eritrea Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Eritrea resource.