Seychelles records the highest gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in Africa ($15,476 in 2015), its economy (which relies heavily on tourism and tuna exports) is particularly at risk to increasing changes in climate. The tourism sector remains the major engine of growth, and is benefiting from efforts to diversify source markets to the Middle East and Asia.

Despite government efforts to encourage agricultural and industrial development, tourism remains the dominant sector in the country’s economy. It provides most of the country’s revenue and employment, and it maintains a positive image of the archipelago as an exotic and desirable destination.

A dated (2014) commentary on the business climate in the Seychelles

A general overview of the SEWychelles

This site describes the steps necessary to register a company in Seychelles

Companies formed under the Companies Act 1972 can be private companies limited by shares, by guarantee, or hybrid; or they can be unlimited, but that is rare. Public companies can also be formed under the Act. For all these types of company, Memorandum and Articles of Association must be filed at the Companies Registry, along with the registration fee.

Seychelles IBC – an International Business Company – is the most popular and versatile type of offshore corporation available in Seychelles.

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 Seychelles.

The Sales Tax Rate in Seychelles stands at 15 percent.

In the long-term, the Seychelles Sales Tax Rate | VAT is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Seychelles stands at 33 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Seychelles averaged 36.50 percent from 2004 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 40 percent in 2005 and a record low of 33 percent in 2010. Corporate Tax Rate in Seychelles is reported by the Ministry of Finance.

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 c

The only significant tax bearing on individuals is the Income & Non-Monetary Benefit Income Tax which replaced the social security tax in July, 2010; there is no capital gains, gift, property or estate taxes. Foreign-source income is untaxed. 

In the long-term, the Seychelles Personal Income Tax Rate is projected to trend around 15.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

Irrespective of the nationality of the visitor and his or her family members, there are NO VISA requirements to enter Seychelles. However, this site does list the diocuments that are rquired for entry,

Comprehensive Information on Seychelles Visa Requirements

Independently operated taxis are available on Mahé and Praslin, and a handful on La Digue.  Cars may be hired only on Mahé and Praslin with several companies represented at the International airport on Mahé and at the larger hotels.

170 tips on getting to and getting around Seychelles from real travelers and locals.

A summary of the telecom market and services available in Seychelles

A directory for key provisions of the Emplyment Act

This site provides links to current news items on employment in Seychelles

Unemployment legislation in Seychelles

This site provides links to current news items on employment in Seychelles

The Seychelles’ climate is one which is always warm and does not reach extremes of heat or cold. The temperature rarely drops below 24°C or rises above 32°C.

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

A brief commentary on etiquette dos and don’ts

Discover the complete list of Seychelles’ public holidays for 2016 and 2017

This site provides a population summary of the Seychelles islands

Seychelles holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos 

Seychelles, enjoys a low level of crime. Nevertheless, like anywhere else in the world, visitors must always take reasonable precautions as opportunist crime does happen and it can be best described as when an opportunity presents itself and subsequently tempts a person to steal.

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

This site discusses education in Seychelles and its evolution from private mission schoolsto compulsory public education in the modern system.

International School Seychelles is a co-educational not-for-profit school on the island of Mahe in the Seychelles. ISS follows a UK-style curriculum 

This site discusses the demographic features of the population of Seychelles, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

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

Information on import regulations and documentation from the Ministry of Finance, Trade and Economic Planning

This site provides key information on Seychelles participation in the WTO. Seychelles has been a member of the WTO since 26 April 2015.

This site summarizes key African trade agreements including those with Seychelles

A summary of import and export regulations

This site provides a listing of available hotels, villas and guest houses

Find the perfect hotel within your budget with reviews from real travelers.

Expert picks for your Seychelles vacation, including hotels, restaurants, entertainment, shopping, top attractions, and more.

On the list of the world’s most romantic destinations, the Seychelles are about as close as you can get to the top. Located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa