Economic Overview
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Guinea-Bissau Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/guineabissau/overview
Guinea Bissau’s economy continues to expand in spite of political gridlock and the suspension of donor flows to the country. Following growth of 4.9% in 2015, real gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected at above 5% in 2016, based on preliminary information suggesting a good 2016 cashew season.
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pu.html
Guinea-Bissau is highly dependent on subsistence agriculture, cashew nut exports, and foreign assistance. Two out of three Bissau-Guineans remain below the absolute poverty line. The legal economy is based on farming and fishing, but illegal logging and trafficking in narcotics are also important economic activities. Guinea-Bissau has substantial potential for development of mineral resources including phosphates, bauxite, and mineral sands.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Guinea-Bissau Economy: One of the Poorest Economies
http://www.businessinsider.com/guinea-bissau-economy-one-of-the-poorest-economies-2011-6
As the sixth largest producer of cashew nuts in the world, the industry represents 20 percent of Guinea-Bissau’s total GDP as well as 85 percent of all jobs in the country. Despite being a vital part of Guinea-Bissau’s economy, the industry is extremely underdeveloped.
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Business Investment Opportunities
http://guinebissau.com/business-climate/
Its geographic situation makes Guinea-Bissau a convenient location for transporting goods to and from world markets. There are many people available to work, and there is experience, particularly in the farming and fishing sectors.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Guinea-Bissau
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea-bissau/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 Guinea-Bissau.
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Doing Business in Guinea-Bissau – World Bank Group
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea-bissau
This World Bank site ranks the ease of starting a business in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau company registration
http://www.healyconsultants.com/guinea-bissau-company-registration/
This site provides some basic facts on new company registration in Guinea-Bissau
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Starting a Business in Guinea-Bissau
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea-bissau/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 Guinea-Bissau.
Taxes
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Guinea Corporate Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/guinea/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Guinea stands at 35 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Guinea averaged 35.00 percent from 2004 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 35.00 percent in 2005 and a record low of 35.00 percent in 2005.
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Paying Taxes in Guinea-Bissau
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea-bissau/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes and complying with postfiling procedures.
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Guinea-Bissau Economy: Population, GDP, Inflation
http://www.heritage.org/index/country/guineabissau
The top personal income tax rate is 20 percent
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Paying Taxes in Guinea-Bissau
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea-bissau/paying-taxes
This site provides a table on tax obligations in Guinea-Bissau including VAT
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Global indirect tax rates | Deloitte
https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/tax/solutions/global-indirect-tax-rates.html
This Deloitte site reports the VAT rate at 15%
Visas
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Guinea-Bissau Visa and Passport Requirements
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/guinea-bissau/passport-visa
Guinea-Bissau visa and passport requirements & Embassy and Colsulate addresses. Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements
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Guinea-Bissau Visa
https://www.passporthealthusa.com/passports-and-visas/visas/guinea-bissau-visa/
Learn more about Guinea-Bissau’s visa requirements for travel. Passport Health makes it simple for travelers to obtain travel visas
Infrastructure
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Guinea-Bissau Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Guinea_Bissau/Transportation-Guinea_Bissau-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Guinea-Bissau from real travelers and locals.
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Guinea-Bissau — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/africa/guinea-bissau/transportation
Taxis are available within the cities of Guinea-Bissau, but the toca-toca or minibus is the most popular choice for intra-city travel.
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Telecommunications in Guinea-Bissau
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau is one of the poorest countries in the world.[1] This reality is reflected in the state of the country’s telecommunications development.
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Telecom News – CommsUpdate Guinea-Bissau
https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/lists/country/guinea-bissau/
This site provides current news on the telecom industry in Guinea-Bissau
Employer Obligations
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Guinea-Bissau Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/guineabissau
Current news items on the labor market in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau – United States Department of Labor
https://www.dol.gov/ilab/reports/child-labor/findings/2013TDA/guinea-bissau.pdf
This US Department of Labor site provides a commentary on child labor issues in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/guineabissau
Current news items on the labor market in Guinea-Bissau
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Labor Market Regulation in Guinea-Bissau
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/guinea-bissau/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 Guinea-Bissau.
Culture/Living
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Guinea Bissau Living Cost
http://www.livingcost.net/country/guinea-bissau/
Guinea Bissau cost of living and prices on all products groups and services. Prices comparison
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Cost of Living in Guinea-Bissau | Guinea-Bissauan
http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Africa/Guinea-Bissau/currency-value
This site provides a comparison of a bundle of goods and services in Guinea-Bissau compared to other countries in Africa
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Guinea-Bissau Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Guinea-Bissau/Education-System
Education in the West African country of Guinea-Bissau is compulsory from age 7 to 14, although barely 55% of children attend the basic level, and just 25% complete the complementary 2 years that follow. As a result of this adult illiteracy remains high especially among the women.
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International Schools Guinea Bissau
http://www.expat-quotes.com/directory/guinea-bissau/education/international-schools.htm
Many international schools in Guinea Bissau offer an Internal Baccalaureate or General Certificate of Secondary Education.
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Holidays and observances in Guinea-Bissau in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/guinea-bissau/
Overview of holidays and many observances in Guinea-Bissau during the year 2016
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Guinea-Bissau – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/guinea-bissau.html
See “Safety and Security” on this US Department of State site
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Bissau Climate Bissau Temperatures
http://www.guinea-bissau.climatemps.com/
Bissau has a tropical wet and dry/ savanna climate with a pronounced dry season in the low-sun months , no cold season, wet season is in the high-sun months.
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Weather for Guinea-Bissau – Weather Underground
https://www.wunderground.com/global/GW.html
Current weather forecast for the major cities in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/guinea-bissau/
Travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
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Doing business & staying in touch while in Guinea-Bissau
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/guinea-bissau/business-communications
This Site on business in Guinea-Bissau includes a brief comment on etiquette
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Guinea-Bissau History, Language and Culture
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/guinea-bissau/history-language-culture
History, language and culture guide for Guinea-Bissau including key historical events, information on the spoken languages, useful phrases, social conventions
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pu.html
See “Population and Society” on this CIA site
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Guinea-Bissau Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/guinea-bissau/
Discover the complete list of Guinea-Bissau’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017
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Guinea-Bissau Demographics Profile 2016
http://www.indexmundi.com/guinea-bissau/demographics_profile.html
A listing of key domographic facts and statistics
Trade
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Guinea-Bissau Customs Regulations
https://guinea-bissau.visahq.com/customs/
Guinea Bissau Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting
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Guinea Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations details
Guinea Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations details
Guinea-Bissau customs information for individuals entering the country
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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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African Countries Trade Agreements
http://www.focusafrica.gov.in/Trade_Agreements_Africa.html
A listing of African country trade agreements including Guinea-Bissau
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WTO | Guinea Bissau – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/guinea_bissau_e.htm
This site provides key information on Guinea-Bissau’s participation in the WTO. Guinea-Bissau has been a member of WTO since 31 May 1995 and a member of GATT since 17 March 1994.
Housing and Rentals
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Bissau Guesthouses and B&B – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/guinea-bissau/bissau/hotels/a/lod/355324?subtypes=Guesthouse%2CBed%2Band%2Bbreakfast%2CB%26b%2CGuest%2Baccommodation
Guinea-Bissau guesthouse reviews from independent authors
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Guinea-Bissau Hotels – TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293800-Guinea_Bissau-Hotels.html
Find 112 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 8 hotels in Guinea-Bissau.
Travel
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Guinea-Bissau Travel Guide – VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Guinea_Bissau/TravelGuide-Guinea_Bissau.html
35 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Guinea-Bissau
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Guinea-Bissau Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/guinea-bissau
Expert Guinea-Bissau travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Guinea-Bissau.