Madagascar’s growth was only 3% in 2014 but should pick up in 2015 and 2016 as governance and business climate reforms take effect, alongside buoyant extractive industries, agriculture and tourism.

The lack of infrastructure holds back other sectors which are important to Madagascar’s economy, such as mining. 

Attracting foreign direct investment has remained a challenge due to persistent corruption, lack of resources, and the government’s inability to properly enforce regulations.

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

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

This site provides a list of the steps required to form and register a business

This site provides a table of the tax obligations in Madagascar including VAT

The Corporate Tax Rate in Madagascar stands at 20 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Madagascar averaged 23.33 percent from 2007 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2008 and a record low of 20 percent in 2013. Corporate Tax Rate in Madagascar is reported by the General Direction of Taxes.

A corporate entity registered in Madagascar and having an annual turnover exceeding MGA 20 million is subject to CIT at a rate of 20%.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Madagascar stands at 20 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Madagascar averaged 22.78 percent from 2007 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2007 and a record low of 20 percent in 2013. Personal Income Tax Rate in Madagascar is reported by the General Direction of Taxes.

In the long-term, the Madagascar Personal Income Tax Rate is projected to trend around 20.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

The Sales Tax Rate in Madagascar stands at 20 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Madagascar averaged 20.13 percent from 2008 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 21 percent in 2009 and a record low of 20 percent in 2008. Sales Tax Rate in Madagascar is reported by the General Direction of Taxes.

Visa requirements for entry to Madagascar plus embassy contact information

This site provides expediting services for visa to Madagascar

64 tips on getting to and getting around Madagascar from real travelers and locals.

Catching local transport in Madagascar – transport tips on getting around Madagascarlike a local

Telecommunications in Madagascar include newspapers, radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

Current news on the telecom market in Madagascar

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 Madagascar. 

Current labor news in Madagascar

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 Madagascar. 

Madagascar has a hot and subtropical climate and has colder temperatures in the mountains. The seasons are mainly divided into two main periods : the rainy season from November to March and the dry season from April to October.

Madagascar has a great variety of climate types and consequently many different landscapes can be found here, such as rainforests, mountains and steppes. 

Up-to-date travel advice gives you practical tips on emergency contacts, security

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

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.

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

10 tips on business etiquette in Madagascar

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

This site provides a summary of the different levels in the education system in Madagascar

This site provides a list of the most popular international and bilingual schools for expats in Madagascar with fee information. The list includes nursery schools, primary and secondary (high) schools

Overview of holidays and many observances in Madagascar during the year 2016

List of National and Public Holidays in Madagascar for the year 2016 and 2017, with date and weekday from January till December.

See “People and Society” on this site

This site discusses the demographic features of the population of Madagascar, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace

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

Information on export requirements and tariffs from the Australian government

This site provides key information on Madagascar’s participation in the WTO. Madagascar has been a member of WTO since 17 November 1995 and  a member of GATT since 30 September 1963.

A listing of Madagascar trade agreements

A listing of hotel and villa accommodations

Find 20,003 traveller reviews and 20,532 candid photos for 210Madagascar hotels on TripAdvisor.

The fascinating uniqueness of this island has led some to class it as the Eighth Continent. 

Comprehensive travel guide for destinations and attractions