The economy is heavily dependent on the extraction and processing of minerals for export. Mining accounts for 11.5% of GDP, but provides more than 50% of foreign exchange earnings.

The leading economic sectors are agriculture (cattle and sheep), fishing and mining (mainly diamonds but also uranium, zinc, copper, lead and gold). Economic planning is conducted through standard five-year development strategies

The country aims to become the most competitive economy in the Southern African Development Community by 2017. In order to achieve the NDP4 goal, close cooperation and consultation between the public and the private sectors are necessary in order to address issues of concern to the business sector.  

Namibia’s economic growth, prudent macroeconomic policies, and generous social programs have not generated the jobs needed to overcome the inequitable distributions of income and assets or raise living standards in rural areas and among the urban poor. 

This site explores the ways how the choice of business entity may be important to you as a business person. This guide is designed to be your introduction to companies and close corporation registration procedures and requirements.

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

This site explores the ways how the choice of business entity may be important to you as a business person. This guide is designed to be your introduction to companies and close corporation registration procedures and requirements.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Namibia stands at 33 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Namibia averaged 33.40 percent from 2011 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 34 percent in 2012 and a record low of 33 percent in 2013. Corporate Tax Rate in Namibia is reported by the Inland Revenue Department.

Namibia has a source-based tax system, which means that income from a source within Namibia or deemed to be within Namibia will be subject to tax in Namibia, unless a specific exemption is available.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Namibia stands at 37 percent.

The Sales Tax Rate in Namibia stands at 15 percent.

VAT will be refunded to anyone not holding a Namibia passport for goods with a minimum value of $250

Comprehensive Information on Namibia Visa Requirements

A listing of the countries from which tourist are exempt from visa requirements

173 tips on getting to and getting around Namibia from real travelers and locals.

Public transport in Namibia is geared towards the needs of the local populace, and is confined to main roads between major population centres.

Namibia was one of the last countries in Africa to introduce competition in the mobile communications sector when a second network finally launched in 2007. Despite this relative lack of market competition, the country has achieved a telecom penetration rate well above the regional average. 

National telecommunications operator wholly owned by the Government of the Republic ofNamibia.

The complete Namibia labor code

An overview of the labor laws and regulations in Namibia

See “Part VI” of the Labor Code

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Namibia. 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 Namibia – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

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

See “People and Society” on this site

It is completely acceptable to dress informally while travelling around Namibia. In fact many locals go out to dinner dressed in shorts and T-shirts, so it is unlikely you will offend anyone with your dress sense.

With an average of 300 days of sunshine annually Namibia is one of the sunniest countries in worldwide. The climate is generally arid which means that the potential evaporation is higher than the precipitation, which again results in a very low humidity.

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

Namibia is a very safe, politically stable country. If you are travelling on an organized trip and staying at lodges and camps, safety problems are very rare.

A brief description of the grade structure in Namibia and a directory to other education topics

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

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

This site provides information on the demographic features of thepopulation of Namibia, including population density, ethnicity and education level

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

The majority of imports from outside SACU (Southern African Customs Union) are subject to high import tariffs. These tariffs comprise a basic customs duty and, in cases of luxury items, an additional scaled tax.

This site provides key information on Namibia’s participation in the WTO. Namibia has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 15 September 1992.

A listing of international trade agreements with Namibia

this site provides a listing of a variety of accommodations in Namibia including hotels, apartments and guest houses

157 accommodation listings available to book in Namibia. Self-Catering, Villas, Holiday Homes, Guest Houses, bed and breakfast, Cottages and more.

A complete travel guide and travel portal for all regions in Namibia. With thausands of informative pages and photos.