fghanistan’s economy is recovering from decades of conflict. Theeconomy has improved significantly since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001

Security and development challenges remain daunting, with poor security environment continuing to exert a binding constraint on confidence, investment, and growth. 

With 1 being the most business friendly and 185 being the least (World Bank ranking), Afghanistan ranks 168 in its Ease of doing business index . 

A report on the post-war requirements to revitalize the Afghan economy

This World Bank site includes rankings, data for key regulations and comparisons with other economies.

Dated (2010) but still good information. See “Checklist for Starting a New Business” on this site

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 Afghanistan.

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 Afghanistan.

The Corporate Tax Rate in Afghanistan stands at 20 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Afghanistan averaged 18.18 percent from 2006 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 20.00 percent in 2007 and a record low of 0.00 percent in 2006.

In the long-term, the Afghanistan Corporate Tax Rate is projected to trend around 20.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Afghanistan stands at 20 percent. 

A report on the tax obligation of individuals in Afghanistan

The Sales Tax Rate in Afghanistan stands at 10 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Afghanistan averaged 10.00 percent from 2014 until 2016, reaching an all time high of 10.00 percent in 2015 and a record low of 10.00 percent in 2015.

Visa requirements for visitors entering Afghanistan

Visa application service company

Tips on getting to and getting around Afghanistan from real travelers and locals.

Brief description of various modes of transportation in Afghanistan

After many years of war and civil strife, an encouraging aspect of the country’s efforts to rebuild has been the considerable success evident in the creating a functional telecommunications sector virtually from nothing. According to the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT), the telecommunications networks covered almost 90% of the population by 2015.

Afghan Telecom Corporation was incorporated in 24 September 2005 to provide unified telecommunication services throughout Afghanistan under the stewardship of Ministry of Communications & Information Technology.

The Afghan Labor Law, adopted in 2007, guarantees Afghan citizens the right to work and receive
fair treatment, equitable pay, pensions, and health
and safety in the work place.

Full text of the Labor Law of Afghanistan

Full text of the Labor Law of Afghanistan

A guide to the laws of Afghanistan from the US Library of Congress

List of prices in Kabul (Afghanistan) for food, housing, transportation, going out, and more on Dec 2016. 

Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Afghanistan. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.

Guide to Afghanistan and Afghani people, culture, society, language, business and socialetiquette, manners, protocol and useful information.

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Afghanistan – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, protocol, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

Weather information for the major cities in Afghanistan

American citizens are discouraged from traveling to Afghanistan. Much of the country is a war zone, and Americans in particular can be targeted by extremist groups.

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

Three decades of conflict devastated Afghanistan’s education systems and institutions. In 2002, an estimated 900,000 boys attended school, while women and girls were almost completely excluded from educational opportunities. Since then, the Afghan government, USAID, and international donors have worked closely to rebuild Afghanistan’s education sector. 

Public education is a relatively recent concept in Afghanistan. It wasn’t until 1969 that the Afghan government legislated free, mandatory education for children between the ages of 7 and 15. Unfortunately, the provision of schools, teachers, and books lagged far behind the legislation.

Discover the complete list of Afghanistan’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017.

Afghanistan 2016 / 2017 Public Holidays, Bank Holidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals

See “People and Society” on this CIA site

A listing of facts and statistics on the demograhics of Afghanistan

The climate is typical of an arid or semiarid steppe, with cold winters and dry summers. The mountain regions of the northeast are subarctic with dry and cold winters.

This site provides key information on Afghanistan’s participation in the WTO. Afghanistan has been a member of the WTO since 29 July 2016.

Pakistan and Afghanistan are among each other’s largest trading partners. Though an agreement was signed in 2010 to strengthen trade relations and facilitate Afghan transit trade through Pakistan, implementation has been mixed, with many on both sides of the border complaining of continued barriers to exchange. 

Private Sector both face a shortage of skilled labour and

Afghanistan Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at the border.

Customs regulations and procedures are neither transparent or consistent, as both the Government and the

A guide to apartments and villas in Afghanistan

232 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 15 hotels in Afghanistan.

From the US Department of State “Travel to all areas of Afghanistan remains unsafe due to the ongoing risk of kidnapping, hostage taking, military combat operations, landmines, banditry, armed rivalry between political and tribal groups, militant attacks, direct and indirect fire, suicide bombings, and insurgent attacks”

Expert Afghanistan travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Afghanistan.