Economic Overview
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Economy 2016
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/saint_vincent_and_the_grenadines/saint_vincent_and_the_grenadines_economy.html
Success of the economy hinges upon seasonal variations in agriculture, tourism, and construction activity as well as remittance inflows. Much of the workforce is employed in banana production and tourism, but persistent high unemployment has prompted many to leave the islands.
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St Vincent and The Grenadines : Economy
http://thecommonwealth.org/our-member-countries/st-vincent-and-grenadines/economy
St Vincent and the Grenadines has a relatively undeveloped economy, nevertheless providing a relatively high quality of life. It is vulnerable as the economic base is very small, and is heavily dependent on agriculture, especially bananas.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2015/241721.htm
The government treats foreign investors and local investors equally with respect to the establishment, acquisition, expansion, management, conduct, operation, and sale or other disposition of investment in its territory.
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Business Environment in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
https://www.enterprisesurveys.org/data/exploreeconomies/2010/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines
The graphs on this dated (2009) World Bank site provide an overview of the sample and highlight the biggest obstacles experienced by private sector firms in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Establishing a Presence
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ST. VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES – IBC
http://www.intlca.com/pdf/svincent.pdf
Information on International Business Companies (IBC) in St. Vincent/Grenadines
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Starting a Business in St Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/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 St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Starting a Business in St Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/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 St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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St. Vincent & The Grenadines Company Registration
https://pmcorporatelaw.com/st-vincent-grenadines-company-registration/
Company registration information from a law firm doing business in St. Vincent/Grenadines
Taxes
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Paying Taxes in St Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/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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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-corporate-tax-rate
This site provides a chart of the corporate tax rate in St. Vincent/Grenadines (39.3% as of 12/2106)
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines: Domestic Taxation
http://www.lowtax.net/information/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines/saint-vincent-and-the-grenadines-personal-taxation.html
Income tax is levied on all persons whose chargeable income is more than EC$18,000 per annum. Rates range from 10% to 32.5%. There is no capital gains tax.
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St. Vincent & Grenadines capital gains tax rates
http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Caribbean/St-Vincent-and-Grenadines/Taxes-and-Costs
Nonresidents are taxed on their income from sources in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Married couples are assessed and taxed separately.
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St Vincent And The Grenadines Introduces VAT
http://www.tax-news.com/news/St_Vincent_And_The_Grenadines_Introduces_VAT_____27191.html
The May 2007 introduction of VAT in the jurisdiction means the abolition and replacement of five different consumption taxes, which were charged at rates of up to 55%, with one tax at a standard rate of 15%.
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Paying Taxes in St Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a tax table including VAT (15%)
Visas
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St Vincent and the Grenadines Visa and Passport Requirements
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/st-vincent-and-grenadines/passport-visa
Visas for St Vincent and the Grenadines are not required by nationals referred to in the chart on this site
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa: Application
https://saint-vincent-grenadines.visahq.com/
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines tourist visa is not required for citizens of United States of America for a stay up to 30 days.
Infrastructure
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St Lucia, St Vincent, Grenada Work to Improve Regional
http://www.caribjournal.com/2014/02/03/st-lucia-st-vincent-grenada-work-to-improve-regional-telecom-network/
A report on plans to improve the telecom network in the Caribbean including St. Vincent/Grenada
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Find Telecommunication expertise in St Vincent
Find Telecommunication expertise in St Vincent
A brief and dated commentary on the telecom business in St. Vicent/Grenadines
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Public Transportation
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147379-s303/St-Vincent-And-The-Grenadines:Caribbean:Public.Transportation.html
The public bus system in St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a little odd to say the least. The routes and schedules can be a bit difficult to understand. The other option is to take a taxicab. Finding a cab generally isn’t too much of a problem and they’ll be available in the town centers and at most major destinations.
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/caribbean/st-vincent-and-grenadines/transportation
Taxis are available on the larger islands like St Vincent and Bequia. On some of the smaller islands of the Grenadines such as Mayreau or Petit St Vincent there are none available, but the islands are small enough to walk around and you can ask your hotel for a pick up.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in St Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/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 St Vincent and the Grenadines.
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Labour – dol.gov.vc
http://www.dol.gov.vc/dol/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=361:government-of-st-vincent-and-the-grenadines-reviews-minimum-wages-&catid=1:about-dol
A report from the St. Vicent/Grenadines Department of Labor regading the minimum wage.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines : Protection
http://blue.lim.ilo.org/cariblex/stv_act3.shtml
PROTECTION OF EMPLOYMENT ACT, 2003
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Labor Market Regulation in St Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/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 St Vincent and the Grenadines.
Culture/Living
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Cost of living in Kingstown, Saint Vincent
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/kingstown-saint-vincent
The cost of everyday items and services in Kingston, St. Vincent
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Cost of Living in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Saint+Vincent+And+The+Grenadines
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Saint Vincent And The Grenadines.
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Weather in St Vincent & the Grenadines – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/weather
The climate varies between the islands, as the Grenadines to the south are slightly drier and marginally warmer than St Vincent.
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St Vincent & Grenadines Climate: Monthly Weather Averages
http://www.weather2travel.com/climate-guides/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/
This site includes monthly tables on temperature, sunshine and rainfall
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St Vincent and the Grenadines travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines
Latest travel advice for St Vincent and the Grenadines including safety and security
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Health & Safety
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g147379-s206/St-Vincent-And-The-Grenadines:Caribbean:Health.And.Safety.html
As a longtime playground for the rich and famous St. Vincent and the Grenadines has generally been a very safe place to visit. Petty street crime has been in a problem in the towns after dark, so generally you should avoid going down empty streets that are poorly lit after dark.
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St. Vincent and The Grenadines Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/St-Vincent-and-The-Grenadines/Education-System
Education on the twin Islands of St. Vincent and The Grenadines in the Caribbean Sea is free, but not compulsory, which undoubtedly contributes to the nation’s alarming record of child labor.
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Education in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.epdc.org/country/stvincentandthegrenadines
This site provides links to information on all levels of the education system in St. Vincent/Grenadines
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St Vincent & The Grenadines Holidays 2017 / 2018
http://www.kuoni.co.uk/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines
St Vincent & The Grenadines all inclusive holidays.
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St Vincent & the Grenadines public holidays – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines/public-holidays
Quick reference guide to public holidays dates in St Vincent & the Grenadines
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CIA World Factbook – Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vc.html
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
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Demographics of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Saint_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines
This site discusses the demographics of the population of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, including population density, ethnicity, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
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Culture of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/Saint-Vincent-and-the-Grenadines.html
Generosity is the main feature of Vincentian conduct. Vincentians give of themselves and their resources to an extraordinary degree. Two customs that may strike the visitor as unusual are that it is a serious breach of etiquette to call someone’s name in public and that the use of cameras by foreigners is likely to elicit an angry or violent response.
Trade
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St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Customs & Excise Department
http://www.customs.gov.vc/svg-duty-calculator.php
This Customs and Excise site provides a calculator to determine the costs related to imported goods
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines customs
https://saint-vincent-grenadines.visahq.com/customs/
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Customs regulations and procedures for imported goods
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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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WTO | Saint Vincent & the Grenadines
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/saint_vincent_grenadines_e.htm
This site provides key information on Saint Vincent & the Grenadines’ participation in the WTO. Saint Vincent & the Grenadines has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and a member of GATT since 18 May 1993.
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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines – U.S. Department of State
http://www.state.gov/e/eb/rls/othr/ics/2015/241721.htm
The Treaty of Chaguaramas established CARICOM in 1973. Its purpose is to promote economic integration among its fifteen (15) Member States. Investors operating in St. Vincent and the Grenadines are given preferential access to the entire CARICOM market. (See 14 “Bilateral Investment Agreements” on this site)
Housing and Rentals
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The 10 Best Hotels in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g147379-St_Vincent_and_the_Grenadines-Hotels.html
A listing of top hotels in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
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Where To Stay : Discover St Vincent And The Grenadines
http://www.discoversvg.com/index.php/en/accommodation
This site provides hotel, guest house and villa information for the various islands that comprise St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Travel
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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Travel Guide | Fodor’s Travel
http://www.fodors.com/world/caribbean/st-vincent-and-the-grenadines
A string of 32 islands and cays comprises the nation of St. Vincent and the Grenadines. St. Vincent is one of the least touristy islands in the Caribbean
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St. Vincent + The Grenadines Travel Guide | Travel + Leisure
http://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-guide/st-vincent-grenadines
White sand beaches, crystal blue waters, swaying palm trees — St. Vincent and the Grenadines offer all the hallmarks of a tropical getaway in the Caribbean, without the tourist traffic of its better-known isles.