Economic Overview
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Grenada Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/grenada/grenada_economy.html
Grenada relies on tourism as its main source of foreign exchange especially since the construction of an international airport in 1985. Hurricanes Ivan (2004) and Emily (2005) severely damaged the agricultural sector – particularly nutmeg and cocoa cultivation – which had been a key driver of economic growth.
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Grenada Overview of economy
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/economies/Americas/Grenada-OVERVIEW-OF-ECONOMY.html#ixzz4RR2S375s
Grenada’s economy has shifted significantly since the 1970s, from one almost entirely based on producing agricultural commodities for export to a much more modernized and diversified one. For many years Grenada depended on exporting 3 main crops—bananas, cocoa, and nutmeg
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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PRIVATE SECTOR ASSESSMENT OF GRENADA
http://www.caribank.org/uploads/2014/11/2014-Grenada-PSAR.pdf
A 2014 report on the private sector in Grenada
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2014 Investment Climate Statement – Grenada
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2014/227876.htm
A 2014 brief assessment of the business climate in Grenada from the US Department of State
Establishing a Presence
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Grenada: Types of Company – Global Tax & Business
http://www.lowtax.net/information/grenada/grenada-company-introduction.html
An investor can form a sole proprietorship, a partnership or limited liability company. The usual form of business however, is a limited liability company and investors are encouraged to incorporate.
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Starting a Business in Grenada
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/grenada/starting-a-business
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Grenada.
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Starting a Business in Grenada
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/grenada/starting-a-business
This World Bank site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Grenada.
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Doing business in Grenada – grantjolawyers.com
http://grantjolawyers.com/img/Grenada.pdf
See “Registration formalities” on this site
Taxes
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Grenada Corporate Tax Rate by Year
http://www.multpl.com/grenada-corporate-tax-rate/table/by-year
Grenada Corporate tax rate. Measures the amount of taxes that Grenadian businesses must pay as a share of corporate profits. Currently 45.3%
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Grenada : Business Environment: Taxes
http://mecometer.com/infographic/grenada/business-environment-taxes/
A typical Business in Grenada has to pay 30 taxes, consuming a total time of 140 Hours to fully prepare and pay taxes. The Total tax rate on businesses in Grenada is 45.3 (% of commercial profits), being the #72 highest business tax rate in the world.
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Grenada: New Income Tax Regime Begins
http://www.caribjournal.com/2014/01/16/new-income-tax-regime-begins-in-grenada/#
According to the new regime, the first $8,889 USD of chargeable income is taxed at a rate of 15 percent, with any amount in excess of that taxed at a rate of 30 percent.
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Grenada Sales Tax Rate | VAT | 2009-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/grenada/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Grenada stands at 15 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Grenada averaged 14.38 percent from 2009 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 15.00 percent in 2010 and a record low of 10.00 percent in 2009.
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Paying Taxes in Grenada
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/grenada/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a table of the tax obligations in Grenada including VAT
Visas
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Grenada: Visa and Passport requirements
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/grenada/passport-visa
Grenada visa and passport requirements & Embassy and Colsulate addresses. Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Grenada, including types, costs
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Grenada visa application form, requirements and instructions
https://grenada.travisa.com/
A visa is not required for a stay of up to 90 days. Traveler must be in possession of a passport valid for 6 months beyond stay and a round-trip airline ticket. A visa may be required if trip purpose is other than basic business meetings.
Infrastructure
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Grenada Telecommunications Research
https://www.budde.com.au/Research/Countries/Grenada/Archives
Guide to sites on the telecom market in the Caribbean including Grenada
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Telecommunications in Grenada – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Grenada#Internet
Dated summary of the telcom options in Grenada
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Grenada Transportation | Caribya!
http://caribya.com/grenada/transportation/
Gudie to land and water transportation in Grenada
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Grenada Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Caribbean_and_Central_America/Grenada/Transportation-Grenada-TG-C-1.html
82 tips on getting to and getting around Grenada from real travelers and locals.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Grenada
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/grenada/labor-market-regulation
This World Bank 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 Grenada.
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Grenada.Employment Act, 1999
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/WEBTEXT/53925/65176/E99GRD01.htm
1999 Employment Act
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Labor Market Regulation in Grenada
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/grenada/labor-market-regulation
This World Bank 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 Grenada.
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Grenada.Employment Act, 1999
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/WEBTEXT/53925/65176/E99GRD01.htm
1999 Employment Act
Culture/Living
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Grenada – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/grenada.html
See “Safety and Security” on this US Department of State site
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Grenada travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/grenada/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice from the UK government for Grenada including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Grenada – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=84
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Grenada – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Grenadian culture customs and etiquette
http://www.anothertravel.com/grenadian-culture/
Enhance your travel experience and earn respect. Learn about Grenadian culture customs and etiquette. Grenada society, its people, manners, and protocol
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Grenada Weather – Grenada, Caribbean Forecast
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147295-s208/Grenada:Caribbean:Weather.And.When.To.Go.html
Grenada boasts comfortable to hot weather year round. Expect temperatures that range from 32 C during the day in summer to as low as 20 C overnight in winter.
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Grenada climate: when to go to Grenada
http://www.travelguide-en.org/grenada-climate/#
This site provides monthly information on air and water temperature and rainfall.
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Cost of Living in Grenada
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Grenada
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Grenada. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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The Cost of Living in Grenada – Goats On The Road
http://www.goatsontheroad.com/cost-living-grenada/
There’s no doubt about it, living in Grenada, or anywhere in the Caribbean, is far more expensive than living in many other parts of the world.
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Grenada Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Grenada/Education-System
In Grenada, education modeled on the British system is free and compulsory between ages 6 and 14. However poverty, and seasonal demands to help bring in harvests mitigate against full attendance and absenteeism remains high.
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Public Holidays in Grenada in 2016
https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/grenada/index.php
Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Grenada during 2016 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.
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Public Holidays in Grenada in 2017
https://www.officeholidays.com/countries/grenada/2017.php
Comprehensive list of National Public Holidays that are celebrated in Grenada during 2017 with dates and information on the origin and meaning of holidays.
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Grenada Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/grenada/demographics_profile.html
This site provides demographic facts and statisitcs on Grenada
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
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International Schools in Grenada
http://www.expat-quotes.com/guides/grenada/education/international-schools-in-grenada.htm
This site contains the most popular international and bilingual schools in Grenada: nurseryschools, primary and secondary (high) schools, International Baccalaureate
Trade
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Grenada Customs & Excise Division
http://www.grenadacustoms.com/index.php/en/
Access to the official site of Grenada’s Customs & Excise Division
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Grenada Customs Regulations
https://grenada.visahq.com/customs/
Grenada Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
A summary of import and export regulations
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SICE: Countries: Grenada : Trade Policy Documents
http://www.sice.oas.org/ctyindex/GRD/GRDagreements_e.asp
A listing of Grenada trade agreements
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WTO | Grenada – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/grenada_e.htm
This site provides key information on Grenada’s participation in the WTO. Grenada has been a member of WTO since 22 February 1996 and a member of GATT since 9 February 1994.
Housing and Rentals
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Grenada furnished apartments, sublets, short term rentals
https://www.sublet.com/City_Rentals/Grenada_Rentals.asp
Caribbean furnished apartments, sublets, temporary and corporate housing rentals. Search short term apartments, houses and rooms posted by Grenada landlords
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11 Best Hotels in Grenada | U.S. News
http://travel.usnews.com/Hotels/Grenada/
The top hotels in Grenada based on an unbiased analysis of awards, expert recommendations, and user ratings.
Travel
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Grenada Travel Guide | Fodor’s Travel
http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/grenada
Expert picks for your Grenada vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.
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Pure Grenada | The Official Website of the Grenada Tourism
http://grenadagrenadines.com/
Complete travel and vacation guide to Grenada, the Isle of Spice. Features a lists of hotels, restaurants, tours, attractions and upcoming events in Grenada