Economic Overview
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South Sudan Economic Overview
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/southsudan/overview
The Republic of South Sudan became the world’s newest nation and Africa’s 55th country on July 9, 2011, following a peaceful secession from the Sudan through a referendum in January 2011.
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Economic Overview South Sudan -WIKI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_South_Sudan
The economy of South Sudan is one of the world’s weakest and most underdeveloped, with South Sudan having little existing infrastructure and the highest maternal mortality and female illiteracy rates in the world as of 2011.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Industry Trends South Sudan
http://www.afdb.org/en/countries/east-africa/south-sudan/south-sudan-economic-outlook/
South Sudan’s GDP grew by 30.7% in 2014 but 2015 is likely to see negative growth as the ongoing conflict and declines in national oil production and global oil prices devastate the economy.
Establishing a Presence
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Potential Business Types/Ideas in South Sudan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan
This page summarizes Doing Business 2016 data for South Sudan. The first section presents the Ease of Doing Business rank (out of 189 economies) and the distance to frontier (DTF)** measure, overall and by topic.
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Statistics On Why To Start A Business In South Sudan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan/starting-a-business
Below is a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in South Sudan.
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Rules and Regulations for Business Registration in South Sudan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan/starting-a-business
Below is a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in South Sudan.
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South Sudan – Business Registration Requirements
https://www.wikiprocedure.com/index.php/South_Sudan_-_Apply_for_Business_Certificate_of_Incorporation
Once your business clientele begins to expand, it will become difficult for you to clinch those big deals without a fully registered business. Thus you need to acquire a Business certificate to make the business formal and legal by law.
Taxes
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South Sudan Corporate Taxes
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan/paying-taxes/
Company registration, Key Facts, and other essential information necessary regarding corporate taxes.
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Corporate Tax Guide – South Sudan
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/sudan/corporate-tax-rate
Listed is a corporate tax guide for South Sudan.
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South Sudan Personal Tax
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/sudan/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Sudan stands at 15 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Sudan averaged 16.25 percent from 2006 until 2013.
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Personal Tax – South Sudan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan/paying-taxes/
Below is 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.
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South Sudan – VAT Taxes
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan/paying-taxes/
Below is 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.
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South Sudan – Vat Taxes
http://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/South_Sudan_issues_supplemental_tax_regulations_regarding_income,_excise_and_sales_taxes/$FILE/2015G_CM5206_South%20Sudan%20issues%20supplemental%20tax%20regulations%20regarding%20income,%20excise%20and%20sales%20taxes.pdf
PDF — Breakdown of taxes in South Sudan.
Visas
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Travel to South Sudan – Visas
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/south-sudan.html
Passport valitidy is 6 months, and proof of yellow fever vaccination is required before entry to South Sudan.
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South Sudan – Visas
http://www.southsudanembassydc.org/inner.asp?z=5E5D
Passport must be valid for at least 180 days prior to entering South Sudan.
Infrastructure
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Transportation in South Sudan
http://www.africansudanese.org/travel-tips/sudan-transport.html
South Sudan has 248 km (154 mi) of single-track 1,067 mm (3 ft 6 in) narrow gauge railway line from the Sudanese border to Wau terminus.
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In-depth Transportation for South Sudan
http://www.gurtong.net/Travel/Transport/tabid/93/Default.aspx
Juba is a booming capital caught up in the midst of building, construction, renovations since being established as the seat of Government for Southern Sudan and the capital of Equatoria state.
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History of Telecom in South Sudan
https://www.budde.com.au/Research/South-Sudan-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses
Telecommunications in South Sudan include a number of mobile and network operators.
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Telecom in South Sudan
http://www.zain.com/en/south-sudan/
Leading telecommunication provider in South Sudan.
Employer Obligations
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In-Depth Labor Rules and Obligations – South Sudan
http://www.mywage.org/southsudan/home/labor-law/employment-security
The Labour Bill requires that any contract that exceeds three months in duration must be in writing.
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Labor Rules and Obligations South Sudan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan/labor-market-regulation
Below is 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 South Sudan.
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Unemployment – South Sudan
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/south-sudan/unemployment-rate
In South Sudan, the unemployment rate measures the number of people actively looking for a job as a percentage of the labour force.
Culture/Living
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South Sudan In-depth Demographics
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/od.html
Demographics for the country of South Sudan including; age structure, death rate, and median age range.
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Business Etiquette – Culture – South Sudan
http://www.etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table-etiquette/africa-n_dinner_etiquette/sudanese.html
Comments here are intended to be a general guide, just a few examples of how to travel more sensitively.
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Safety Precautions – South Sudan
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/republic-of-south-sudan-travel-warning.html
The U.S. State Department warns U.S. citizens against travel to the Republic of South Sudan because of ongoing fighting, intercommunal violence, and violent crime.
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Safety – South Sudan
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/south-sudan
Summary – following fighting which broke out across Juba on 7 July 2016, a ceasefire is now largely holding in the capital; however, the security situation remains unstable and there has been conflict elsewhere in the country.
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Climate – South Sudan
https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Sudan
South Sudan, also called Southern Sudan, country located in northeastern Africa.
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Weather and Geography – South Sudan
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/war/south-sudan-climate.htm
South Sudan’s climate is hot with seasonal rainfall influenced by the annual shift of the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone; rainfall is heaviest in the upland areas of the south and diminishes to the north.
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Education – South Sudan
http://www.unicef.org/southsudan/education.html
South Sudan’s education indicators remain among the worst in the world, despite increases in school enrolment over the past few years.
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Educational System – South Sudan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_South_Sudan
Education in South Sudan is modelled after the educational system of the Republic of Sudan. Primary education consists of eight years, followed by four years of secondary education, and then four years of university instruction; the 8 + 4 + 4 system, in place since 1990.
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Holidays – South Sudan
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/south-sudan/
A complete list of holidays in South Sudan.
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South Sudan Holidays
http://www.qppstudio.net/publicholidays2016/south_sudan.htm
List of public national holidays 2016.
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Demographics of South Sudan – WIKI
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_South_Sudan
Demographics of South Sudan including, race, age, and male or female
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Cost of Living – South Sudan
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/juba
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district.
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Cost of Living Pricing – South Sudan
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/south-sudan
The color of the markers corresponds with the Cost of Living in the city.
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Business Etiquette – South Sudan
https://afktravel.com/60498/10-tips-business-etiquette-sudan/
It’s important to know cultural and business etiquette when traveling to Sudan. Here are 10 tips to know before you go.
Trade
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South Sudan Import – Export
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/south-sudan/trading-across-borders/
A detailed summary of the time and cost associated with the logistical process of exporting and importing goods.
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Import/Export Customs Laws – South Sudan
http://savannahfreightinc.com/sudan-customs-procedure/#sthash.SRcEX1Pw.dpbs
Prohibited, Restricted and Free Export to and from South Sudan.
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Trade Agreements – South Sudan
http://fortuneofafrica.com/southsudan/international-trade-agreements-of-south-sudan/
South Sudan will be permitted under AGOA to export eligible products to the US duty free. South Sudan has duty free and quota free access for products into the European Union.
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South Sudan Trade Agreements
https://ustr.gov/countries-regions/africa/east-africa/sudan
Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), which includes Sudan, signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2001.
Housing and Rentals
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Housing and Rentals in South Sudan
http://www.prossproperties.com/oferty_nieruchomosci,DOM.html
Housing and Rentals in the country of South Sudan.
Travel
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Travel to South Sudan
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/republic-of-south-sudan-travel-warning.html
The U.S. State Department warns U.S. citizens against travel to the Republic of South Sudan because of ongoing fighting, intercommunal violence, and violent crime.
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South Sudan – WIKI Travel Guide
http://wikitravel.org/en/South_Sudan
The security situation in South Sudan deteriorated significantly in July 2016, and fighting has broken out. All travel to South Sudan is strongly discouraged, and you are advised to consider leaving if you are currently the country if it is safe to do so.