Togolese Republic
Capital: Lome HDI: 0.473 (166th)
Language: French
GDP (PPP): $11.558 billion
Currency: CFA Franc
Population: 7,552,318
Togo, officially the Togolese Republic, is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north. It extends south to the Gulf of Guinea, where its capital Lomé is located. Togo covers 57,000 square kilometers (22,008 square miles), making it one of the smallest countries in Africa, with a population of approximately 7.5 million.
From the 11th to the 16th century, various tribes entered the region from all directions. From the 16th century to the 18th century, the coastal region was a major trading center for Europeans to search for slaves, earning Togo and the surrounding region the name “The Slave Coast”. In 1884, Germany declared Togoland a protectorate. After World War I, rule over Togo was transferred to France. Togo gained its independence from France in 1960.In 1967, Gnassingbé Eyadéma led a successful military coup d’état after which he became president. At the time of his death in 2005, Gnassingbé was the longest-serving leader in modern African history, after having been president for 38 years. In 2005, his son Faure Gnassingbé was elected president.
Togo is a tropical, sub-Saharan nation, highly dependent on agriculture, with a climate that provides good growing seasons. The official language is French, with many other languages spoken in Togo, particularly those of the Gbe family. The largest religious group in Togo consists of those with indigenous beliefs, and there are significant Christian and Muslim minorities. Togo is a member of the United Nations, African Union, Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, South Atlantic Peace and Cooperation Zone, La Francophonie and Economic Community of West African States.
RESEARCH
Economic Overview
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Togo Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/togo/togo_economy.html
This small, sub-Saharan economy depends heavily on both commercial and subsistence agriculture, which provides employment for a significant share of the labor force.
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Togo Home – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/togo
Economic summary for Togo from the World Bank
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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TOGO 2016 – Economic opportunities
http://www.african-union-togo2015.com/en/togo/opportunites
This site provides a summary of the economy of Togo and a commentary on the government’s efforts to improve the investment climate
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CIA – The World Factbook: Togo
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/to.html
The government’s decade-long effort, supported by the World Bank and the IMF, to implement economic reform measures, encourage foreign investment, and bring revenues in line with expenditures has moved slowly.
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Togo
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/togo/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 Togo.
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Doing Business in Togo
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/togo?topic=starting-a-business
This page summarizes Doing Business data for Togo. It includes rankings, data for key regulations and comparisons with other economies.
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Starting a Business in Togo
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/togo/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 Togo.
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Doing Business in Togo
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/togo?topic=starting-a-business
This page summarizes Doing Business data for Togo. It includes rankings, data for key regulations and comparisons with other economies.
Taxes
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Togo Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.multpl.com/togo-corporate-tax-rate
Current Togo Corporate Tax Rate: 48.50%
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Paying Taxes in Togo – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/togo/paying-taxes
This World Bank site provides a breakdown of the tax structure in Togo.
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Taxation in Togo
http://www.togo.alloexpat.com/togo_information/taxation_in_togo.php
Individuals are subject to taxation at progressive rates rising to a top rate of 45% on income earned in Togo.
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Togo Sales Tax Rate 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/togo/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Togo stands at 18 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Togo – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/togo/paying-taxes
This World Bank site includes a table that describes various tax obligations in Togo including VAT
Visas
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Togo Visa
https://togo.visahq.com/#!togo-Tourist-visa
Comprehensive Information on Togo Visa Requirements
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Togo visa application form, requirements and instructions
https://togo.travisa.com/
This site provides information on visa and passport information based on country of origin
Infrastructure
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Togo Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Togo/Transportation-Togo-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Togo from real travelers and locals.
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Togo — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/africa/togo/transportation
In Lome and around most other places in Togo, you will have the choice of two types of taxi: a car or riding as a pillion passenger on a motorbike.
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Togo Telecom announces plan to kick start fixed telephony
https://www.telegeography.com/products/commsupdate/articles/2016/02/26/togo-telecom-announces-plan-to-kick-start-fixed-telephony-and-broadband-offers-in-2016/
State-owned national fixed line operator Togo Telecom, which has been teetering on the brink of bankruptcy for several years, having failed to reverse a trend of poor financial results that started in 2008, has announced plans to resurrect its fixed line and broadband business in 2016.
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Togo government to regenerate Togo Telecom
http://www.biztechafrica.com/article/togo-government-regenerate-togo-telecom/9887/#.V_e40CsoM6Y
The regeneration package includes, among others, the upgrade of the network, providing better customer services, high speed internet at affordable rates, better management and tighter control of spending
Employer Obligations
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Togo Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/togo
This site provides up-to-date news on employment and labor issues in Togo
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Guide to Law Online: Togo
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/togo.php
This Guide to Law Online Togo contains a selection of Togolese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the Internet.
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Togo Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://employment.einnews.com/category/employment-labor-law/togo
This site provides up-to-date news on employment and labor issues in Togo
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Guide to Law Online: Togo
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/togo.php
This Guide to Law Online Togo contains a selection of Togolese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the Internet.
Culture/Living
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Togo Education System
http://www.classbase.com/countries/Togo/Education-System
This site briefly describes the different levels of education offered in Togo
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Education in Togo – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Togo
Despite the increase in number of school kids, the education in Togo is insufficient. The number of adults that go to school is very low.
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Climate Togo
http://www.climatestotravel.com/us/climate/togo
Temperatures, rainfall, amount of sunshine. With some advice on the best time to go.
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Climate information for LOME in Togo
http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/togo/fahrenheit/lome.htm
The table on this site displays average monthly climate indicators in LOME based on 8 years of historical weather readings.
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Togo travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/togo/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Togo including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Consular Information Sheet: Togo – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/togo.html
See “Safety and Security “on this US State Department site
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Cost of Living in Togo. 2016 prices
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/togo
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Togo – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=204
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Togo – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Togo Etiquette | International Dining Etiquette
http://etiquettescholar.com/dining_etiquette/table-etiquette/africa_west_dinner_etiquette/togo.html
Learn or review dining etiquette for Togo. Topics for include, among others, mealtimes and typical food, national drinks, toasts, table manners
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Cost of Living in Togo. Prices
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Togo
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Togo. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Guide to Law Online: Togo
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/togo.php
This Guide to Law Online Togo contains a selection of Togolese legal, juridical, and governmental sources accessible through the Internet.
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Togo Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Togo
Togo holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, officialholiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Togo Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://africapublicholidays.com/togo/
Discover the complete list of Togo’s public holidays for 2016 and 2017
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CIA – The World Factbook: Togo
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/to.html
Go to “Peolple and Society” on this CIA site
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Demographics of Togo
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Togo
The demographics of Togo include ethnicity, population density, age, education level, health, economic status and religious affiliation.
Trade
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How to Export to Togo
http://www.globaltrade.net/m/c/business-topics/Togo.html
Tips on how to export to Togo
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Togo Customs Regulations
https://togo.visahq.com/customs/
Togo Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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WTO | Togo – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/togo_e.htm
This site provides key information on Togo’s participation in the WTO. Togo has been a member of WTO since 31 May 1995 and a member of GATT since 20 March 1964.
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Lomé Convention
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lom%C3%A9_Convention
The Lomé Convention is a trade and aid agreement between the European Economic Community (EEC) and 71 African, Caribbean, and Pacific (ACP) countries, first signed in February 1975 in Lomé, Togo.
Housing and Rentals
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The 10 Best Hotels in Togo 2016
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293838-Togo-Hotels.html
Find 944 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 37 hotels in Togo.
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The 20 best hotels in Lomé, Togo
http://www.booking.com/city/tg/lome.html
Great savings on hotels in Lomé, Togo online. Good availability and great rates. Read hotelreviews and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
Travel
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Togo Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/togo
Expert Togo travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Togo. Guides to planning your trip including travel and where to stay.
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Togo Tours & Travel | Intrepid Travel
http://www.intrepidtravel.com/togo
Togo Highlights. Hang out with fishermen in Agbodrafo Discover the voodoo charms of Togoville Feast on fufu, a staple of Togolese cuisine.
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