Papua New Guinea is one of the fastest developing countries in the southern hemisphere with an annual GDP of 9% spurred on by huge extrative industries.

Following strong growth in 2015, the first full year of gas production, Papua New Guinea’s economy is forecast to grow by only 4.3% in 2016 and 2.4% in 2017.

Executive summary of future market opportunities in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea has a long history of manufacturing, the sector accounts for only around one-tenth of GDP, and output is mostly confined to staple goods bound for the domestic market.

The division maintains a national registry of all companies, associations, business groups and business names in Papua New Guinea.

A list of registration requirements for doing business in Papua New Guinea

A brief summary of the overall tax rates in Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea’s tax rate stands at 42% for the top income earners. It has come down from an all time high 47% within the last 10 years.

A brief summary of the overall tax rates in Papua New Guinea.

There is a 10 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) applicable to most goods imported into PNG and on any customs or excise duty paid on importation.

The Sales Tax Rate in Papua New Guinea is 10%.

Visa requirements for Papua New Guinea by visitor country

If you are travelling to Cuba you will need a Tourist Visa, also known as a Tourist Card, to enter the country, along with your passport.   

Transporation contact information and other essential items nessary to get from one location to another

Telecommunications in Papua New Guinea is about to make a jump to LTE here in 2016

Information on Cuba’s largest telecom provider

Before you visit Papua New Guinea check out web.worldbank.org for all of the information you may need reguarding transporation

This site provides a commentary on labor laws in Papua New Guinea

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 Papua New Guinea.

Listed are two labor laws from the International Labour Organization

Breakdown of the demographics in Papua New Guinea

A demographic profile that includes information on popoulation, language, religion and vital statistics

This site provides a list of the number of schools in Papua New Guinea as well as colleges.

Papua New Guinea holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

Quick reference guide to public holidays dates in Papua New Guinea

Average prices of more than 80 products and services in Papua New Guinea. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

How much you should make your daily budget in Papua New Guinea

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

In the more urban areas of Papua New Guinea, you might find that the more ‘Westernised’ residents will shake hands as a form of greeting.

The extreme variations in rainfall are linked with the monsoons. Generally speaking, there is a dry season (June to September), and a rainy season (December to March).

There is some risk to your security in Papua New Guinea due to violent crime and the potential for civil unrest and we advise caution.

Papua New Guinea has warnings for almost all travel. If you plan on traveling in Papua New Guinea exercise caution.

This site provides a summary of education in Papua New Guinea at all levels

This site provides information on the import and export of items when traveling to and from Papua New Guinea

Overview of major imports and exports for Papua New Guinea

Two-way merchandise trade between Australia and PNG was worth A$5.9 billion and total trade worth A$6.8 billion in 2013-14.

This page gathers key information on Papua New Guinea’s participation in the WTO

Find anything from Corporate housing to hotels all over Papua New Guinea

This site provides accommodation options all over Papua New Guinea

Papua New Guinea top areas to travel with local advice of places to visit

Travel from the United States to vacation in Papua New Guinea