Republic of Tajikistan
Capital: Dushanbe HDI: 0.624 (129th)
Language: Tajik
GDP (PPP): $17.555 billion
Currency: Somoni
Population:8,610,000
The Republic of Tajikistan is a mountainous, landlocked country in Central Asia with an estimated 8 million people in 2013, and an area of 143,100 km2 (55,300 sq mi). It is bordered by Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east. Pakistan lies to the south, separated by the narrow Wakhan Corridor. Traditional homelands of Tajik people included present-day Tajikistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan.
The territory that now constitutes Tajikistan was previously home to several ancient cultures, including the city of Sarazm of the Neolithic and the Bronze Age, and was later home to kingdoms ruled by people of different faiths and cultures, including the Oxus civilization, Andronovo culture, Buddhism, Nestorian Christianity, Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism and Islam. The area has been ruled by numerous empires and dynasties, including the Achaemenid Empire, Sasanian Empire, Hephthalite Empire, Samanid Empire, Mongol Empire, Timurid dynasty, and the Russian Empire. As a result of the breakup of the Soviet Union, Tajikistan became an independent nation in 1991. A civil war was fought almost immediately after independence, lasting from 1992 to 1997. Since the end of the war, newly established political stability and foreign aid have allowed the country’s economy to grow.
Tajikistan is a presidential republic consisting of four provinces. Most of Tajikistan’s 8 million people belong to the Tajik ethnic group, who speak Tajik (a dialect of Persian). Many Tajiks also speak Russian as their second language. Mountains cover more than 90% of the country. It has a transition economy that is highly dependent on remittances, aluminium and cotton production.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Tajikistan: Economy
http://www.adb.org/countries/tajikistan/economy
Growth is projected to fall to 3.8% in 2016 as recession continues in the Russian Federation and activity remains weak in other trading partners, then recover slightly to 4.0% in 2017.
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Tajikistan Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/tajikistan/tajikistan_economy.html
Tajikistan has one of the lowest per capita GDPs among the 15 former Soviet republics. The 1992-1997 civil war severely damaged an already weak economic infrastructure and caused a sharp decline in industrial and agricultural production.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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TAJIKISTAN INVESTMENT CLIMATE STATEMENT 2015
http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/241973.pdf
A reort on the investment climate (2015) in Tajikistan from the US Department of State
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Tajikistan Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/tajikistan/overview
The difficult environment for doing business in Tajikistan, as well as obstacles to foreign direct investment, have discouraged private investment and limited overall investment.
Establishing a Presence
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Tajikistan company registration
http://www.healyconsultants.com/tajikistan-company-registration/incorporation-steps/
The 10 steps to incorporate in Tajikistan
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Starting a Business in Tajikistan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/tajikistan/starting-a-business
This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Tajikistan.
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Tajikistan company registration
http://www.healyconsultants.com/tajikistan-company-registration/setup-llc/
A listing of the four company structures and a comparison of the merits of each.
Taxes
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Tajikistan Personal Income Tax Rate Forecast 2016-2020
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/tajikistan/personal-income-tax-rate/forecast
In the long-term, the Tajikistan Personal Income Tax Rate is projected to trend around 13.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.
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Tajikistan Sales Tax Rate | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/tajikistan/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Tajikistan stands at 20 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Tajikistan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/tajikistan/paying-taxes
This site provies a tax table for Tajikistan including VAT
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Tajikistan Corporate – Taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Tajikistan-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
From 1 January 2015, CIT is computed by applying the statutory 24% rate to taxable income
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Tajikistan Personal Income Tax Rate | 2008-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/tajikistan/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Tajikistan stands at 13 percent.
Visas
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Tajikistan – travel.state.gov
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/tajikistan.html
See “Entry, Exit & Visa Requirements” on this site
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Tajikistan Visa
https://tajikistan.visahq.com/
On line visa service for Tajikistan
Infrastructure
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Tajikistan Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Tajikistan/Transportation-Tajikistan-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Tajikistan from real travelers and locals.
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Transport in Tajikistan – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/tajikistan/transport
Including Badakhshan Auto-stand, Airport Ticket Office, Tajik Air Main Office there are over 28 transport options.
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Tajikistan – Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media
Tajikistan - Telecoms, Mobile, Broadband and Digital Media
Of all the former Soviet republics, Tajikistan’s telecommunications infrastructure was arguably the least developed. With a telecom network that was near total collapse, the government has had the daunting task of bringing it up to modern standards.
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Tajikistan Telecoms Market Size, Mobile, Internet, Market
https://www.kenresearch.com/technology-and-telecom/telecommunications-and-networking/tajikistan-telecom-mobile-internet/736-105.html
Tajikistan’s mobile sector has been growing strongly for over a decade and is the standout feature of the country’s telecom industry.
Employer Obligations
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Tajikistan. Labour Code, 1997
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/WEBTEXT/48035/65091/E97TJK01.htm
This site provides selected key provisions of the labor code
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Tajikistan Employment & Labor Law News
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/tajikistan
Current news items on labor law in Tajikistan
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Labor Market Regulation in Tajikistan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/tajikistan/labor-market-regulation
This 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 Tajikistan.
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Tajikistan. Labour Code, 1997
http://www.ilo.org/dyn/natlex/docs/WEBTEXT/48035/65091/E97TJK01.htm
This site provides selected key provisions of the labor code
Culture/Living
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Tajikistan Climate and Weather
http://www.advantour.com/tajikistan/weather.htm
The climate of Tajikistan is moderate, sharp continental and dry. It is subtropical in low valleys, and cold in high mountains.
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Tajikistan – Climate
http://countrystudies.us/tajikistan/15.htm
In general, Tajikistan’s climate is continental, subtropical, and semiarid, with some desert areas. The climate changes drastically according to elevation
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Tajikistan travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/tajikistan/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Tajikistan including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Tajikistan – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
https://www.dfa.ie/travel/travel-advice/a-z-list-of-countries/tajikistan/
If you’re travelling to Tajikistan, our up-to-date travel advice gives you practical tips on emergency contacts, security, climate and other essential information.
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Cost of Living in Tajikistan
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Tajikistan
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Tajikistan. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Prices in Tajikistan, Cost of living in Tajikistan
http://www.mytravelcost.com/Tajikistan/compare-price-countries/
This site provides a graphic comparison of prices in Tajikistan versus other countries of the world
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Doing business & staying in touch while in Tajikistan
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/tajikistan/business-communications
Brief observations on business etiquette in Tajikistan
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Culture of Tajikistan
http://www.everyculture.com/Sa-Th/Tajikistan.html
A commentary on the people and customs of Tajikistan including etiquette
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ti.html
See “People and Society” on this site
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Demographics of Tajikistan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Tajikistan
This site provides the demographic features of the population ofTajikistan, including population growth, population density, ethnicity
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Tajikistan Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Tajikistan/Education-System
The Tajikistan education system generally speaking receives a failing grade among reviewers, although there are plans in place to reverse the trends that followed the final years of Soviet occupation
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Education in Tajikistan – Dushanbe International School
http://dis.tj/about/tajikistan.php
For the last 10 years the literacy level in Tajikistan has been significantly increased. Supported by local government The Ministry of Education pays much attention to make favorable and convenient conditions for providing better education.
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Tajikistan Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Tajikistan
Tajikistan holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Tajikistan 2016 / 2017 Holiday Calendar
http://holiday-calendar.com/tajikistan-public-holiday-calendar/1434/
Tajikistan 2016 / 2017 Public olidays, BankHolidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals
Trade
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Tajikistan Customs Regulations
https://tajikistan.visahq.com/customs/
Tajikistan Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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(OTEXA) Market Reports/Tariffs
http://web.ita.doc.gov/tacgi/overseasnew.nsf/alldata/Tajikistan
Information from the US Department of Commerce on selected import goods
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WTO | Tajikistan – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/tajikistan_e.htm
This site provides key information on Tajikistan’s participation in the WTO. Tajikistan has been a member of WTO since 2 March 2013.
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China–Tajikistan relations – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China%E2%80%93Tajikistan_relations
China is among the three largest trade partners of Tajikistan
Housing and Rentals
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Booking.com : Tajikistan apartments for rent
http://www.booking.com/apartments/country/tj.html
A guide to apartment rentals in several cities in Tajikistan
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The 10 Best Hotels in Dushanbe, Tajikistan
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293964-Dushanbe-Hotels.html
Find 803 traveler reviews, 650 candid photos, and prices for 16 hotels in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.
Travel
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Tajikistan Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/tajikistan
Expert Tajikistan travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Tajikistan.
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Tajikistan 2016: Best of Tajikistan Tourism
http://search.aol.com/aol/search?enabled_terms=&s_it=client97_searchbox&q=Tajikistan+-+travel
TripAdvisor has 4,033 reviews of Tajikistan Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Tajikistan resource.
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