Tuvalu consists of a densely populated, scattered group of nine coral atolls with poor soil. Only eight of the atolls are inhabited. The country has no known mineral resources and few exports and is almost entirely dependent upon imported food and fuel. Subsistence farming and fishing are the primary economic activities. 

Forecast growth in 2016 is revised down by half a percentage point as delays affect the implementation of infrastructure projects, but maritime projects funded by development partners are expected to maintain growth as forecast in 2017.

Tuvalu is classified as a Least Developed Country (LDC) & a Small Island Developing State (SIDS). Subsistence farming and fishing are the primary economic activities. Main exports are fish and related products mainly exported to Thailand, Japan and Australia. Tuvalu’s key imports include ship, boat and other floating structures, fuel, furniture and machinery.

2008 legislation regarding the formation and registration of a new company in Tuvalu

This country directory of VAT/sales tax rates lists Tuvalu’s at 5%

This site lists the corporate tax rate in Tuvalu at 40%

The income of both nonresidents and foreign resident companies is taxed at a flat rate of 40%. 

This site lists the personal tax rate in Tuvalu at 30%

The personal income tax rate on chargeable income is 30%. 

Comprehensive Information on Tuvalu Visa Requirements

Tuvalu visa and passport requirements & Embassy and Colsulate addresses. Full detail on passports, visas and entry requirements for Tuvalu, including types, costs

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

Transportation is inadequate. Most roads are little more than tracks, although Funafuti has about 19.5 km (12.1 mi) of coral-impacted roads for use by the island’s few cars and trucks. 

Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation (TTC) is a state-owned enterprise of Tuvalu, which provides fixed line telephone communications to subscribers on each of the islands of Tuvalu. Each island in Tuvalu relies on TCC for the use of a satellite dish for inter-island telephone communication and internet access. TTC also provides mobile phone services on Funafuti,Vaitupu and Nukulaelae.

A commentary on the establishment of Tuvalu’s Internet Service Provider (ISP)

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Last year (2013) the Labour Ministry prioritised reviewing the Employment Act, Trade Unions Act and Industrial Relations Code to consider how it could be modernised and improve compliance with the eight Fundamental ILO Conventions. 

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There are seven years of compulsory education starting at the age of six. Primary school comprises seven years and secondary six, with cycles of four and two years. There are ten state primary schools, two on the island of Vaitupu and one on each of the other eight inhabited islands. 

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

Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.

Valuable information for visitors on the culture of Tuvalu

Dining etiquette in Tuvalu

The climate of Tuvalu can be described as a typical warm, tropical climate with two different seasons. The dry seasons are between December and begin February and from June to mid September; the rainy seasons last from February to end May, and from September to end November.

Tuvalu’s climate is warming faster than anywhere else in the South Pacific, and this has led to an increase in the frequency and severity of hurricanes.

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

Petty crime occurs. Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times.

This site discusses the various levels of education available in Tuvalu

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

Tuvalu 2016 / 2017 Public Holidays, BankHolidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals

See “People and Society” on this CIA site

Demographic facts and statistics of Tuvalu

A summary of import and export regulations

The 2008 announcdement of Tuvalu’s ratification of the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement ((PICTA)

Information on Tuvalu from the International Trade Centre (ITC)

Full text of the Tuvalu Customs Act

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

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37 traveller reviews and 61 candid photos for Tuvalu hotels onTripAdvisor.

The official travel website for the government of Tuvalu. Complete with information on how to get to Tuvalu, accommodations and attractions.

TripAdvisor has 132 reviews of Tuvalu Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Tuvalu resource.