Economic Overview
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Vanuatu: Economy | Asian Development Bank
https://www.adb.org/countries/vanuatu/economy
The Asian Development Bank growth forecast for Vanuatu for 2016 is revised up by 1 percentage point because tourism has performed better than expected
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Vanuatu Economy 2016, CIA World Factbook
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/vanuatu/vanuatu_economy.html
This South Pacific island economy is based primarily on small-scale agriculture, which provides a living for about two-thirds of the population. Fishing, offshore financial services, and tourism are other mainstays of the economy.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Vanuatu country brief – Department of Foreign Affairs
http://dfat.gov.au/geo/vanuatu/Pages/vanuatu-country-brief.aspx
Overview of Vanuatu from the Australian government, the country’s largest trading partner.
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EESE TOOLKIT – Business Environment in Vanuatu
http://eese-toolkit.itcilo.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=198&Itemid=348&lang=en
A brief commentary on the business environment in Vanuatu from the Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE)
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a new business | Vanuatu
http://vcci.com.vu/resources/starting-a-new-business/
Company formation and registration procedure from the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce
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Starting a Business in Vanuatu
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/vanuatu/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 Vanuatu.
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Starting a Business in Vanuatu
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/vanuatu/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 Vanuatu.
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Offshore companies in Vanuatu
http://www.privacy-solutions.com/offshore-companies-vanuatu.html
This site discusses the advantages of forming a Vanuatu Offshore International Company
Taxes
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Vanuatu Sales Tax Rate 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/vanuatu/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Vanuatu stands at 12.50 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Vanuatu
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/vanuatu/paying-taxes
This site provides a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year (including VAT), as well as administrative burden in paying taxes and complying with postfiling procedures.
Visas
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Vanuatu Visa Requirements – Vanuatu vacations
http://www.vanuatu-vacations.com/Vanuatu_visa_and_customs_information.html
Citizens of most countries do not need a visa to visit Vanuatu(See list of countries on this site). Visitors may stay 30 days
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Visa policy of Vanuatu – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Vanuatu
Visitors to Vanuatu must obtain a visa unless they travel on a passport from one of the visa exempt countries (listed on this site). All visitors must hold a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Infrastructure
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Vanuatu Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Australia_and_Oceania/Vanuatu/Transportation-Vanuatu-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Vanuatu from real travelers and locals.
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Transportation In Vanuatu – MakeMyTrip
https://www.makemytrip.com/holidays-international/transportation-in-vanuatu.html
Transportation in Vanuatu is fairly easy to avail. Roads and local rails are the best way to move from one point in Vanuatu to another.
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Vanuatu Telecoms Market Size, Mobile, Broadband Market
https://www.kenresearch.com/technology-and-telecom/telecommunications-and-networking/vanuatu-telecom-mobile-broadband-market/707-105.html
Vanuatu’s telecom market is small but has considerable growth potential, particularly in the internet market, which is underdeveloped.
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Telecommunications in Vanuatu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Vanuatu
This site provides a general description of the telecom business in Vanuatu.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Vanuatu
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/vanuatu/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 Vanuatu.
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Vanuatu Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/vanuatu/labor-market-regulation
Current news items on the labor market in Vanuatu
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Labor Market Regulation in Vanuatu
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/vanuatu/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 Vanuatu.
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Vanuatu Employment & Labor Law News Topics
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/vanuatu/labor-market-regulation
Current news items on the labor market in Vanuatu
Culture/Living
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Vanuatu Living Cost – LIVING COST
http://www.livingcost.net/country/vanuatu/
This site provides the cost of everyday items and services in Vanuatu
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Vanuatu – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=220
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Vanuatu – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Etiquette in Vanuatu | Fodor’s Travel
http://www.fodors.com/world/australia-and-the-pacific/vanuatu/travel-tips/etiquette-2544881
Learn more about Etiquette when traveling to Vanuatu.
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Cost of Living in Vanuatu. Prices
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Port-Vila-Vanuatu
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Vanuatu. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Vanuatu Weather & Climate – TravelOnline.com
http://www.travelonline.com/vanuatu/weather
Vanuatu’s weather is enjoyable almost year round with only a few months of the whole year characterised by a cooler, drier climate.
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Education: back to school in Vanuatu
https://www.oxfam.org.nz/what-we-do/where-we-work/vanuatu/education
For many young people in Vanuatu, their education is cut short at the end of primary school because the fees are too expensive for their families, and places in secondary schools are restricted.
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Vanuatu 2016 / 2017 Holiday Calendar
http://holiday-calendar.com/vanuatu-public-holiday-calendar/1538/
Vanuatu 2016 / 2017 Public Holidays, BankHolidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals
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Vanuatu Public Holidays 2016 and 2017
http://publicholidays.asia/vanuatu/
Vanuatu celebrates 14 national holidays each year. Under the National Holiday Acts legislation, the Office of the President holds the authority to add additional one-time national holidays throughout the year. There is no limit to how many days can be added.
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/nh.html
See “People and Society” on this CIA site
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Demographics of Vanuatu
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Vanuatu
This site discusses the demographic features of the population of Vanuatu, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.
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Vanuatu Weather – AccuWeather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/en/vu/vanuatu-weather
Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos
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Vanuatu travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/vanuatu
Latest travel advice for Vanuatu including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health
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Travel Advice and Advisories for Vanuatu
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/vanuatu
Current travel advisory from the Canadian government
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Vanuatu Education – Official Vanuatu Region Guide
http://www.portvilavanuatu.com/vanuatu-education.php
Education Unfortunately there are no free public schools in Port Vila. There are a number of primary schools in Port Vila and some local villages also have small primary schools. Most Ni Vanuatu children do not continue their education beyond primary school.
Trade
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Vanuatu Customs Regulations
https://vanuatu.visahq.com/customs/
Vanuatu Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Vanuatu: Customs Act – WIPO
http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/text.jsp?file_id=197659
This site provides a copy of Vanuatu’s Customs Act 1999/2003
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
A summary of import and export regulations
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Free Trade Agreements – vanuatucustoms.gov.vu
https://vanuatucustoms.gov.vu/index.php/en/customs/tariff-trades-compliance/free-trade-agreements
Vanuatu is a signatory and party to a sub-regional and regional free trade agreements described on this Customs & Inland Revenue Department site.
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WTO | Vanuatu – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/vanuatu_e.htm
This site provides key information on Vanuatu’s participation in the WTO. Vanuatu has been a member of WTO since 24 August 2012.
Housing and Rentals
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Vanuatu Accommodation – Vanuatu resorts & hotels
http://www.tourismvanuatu.com/accommodation/
Information on accommodations on the Vanuatu islands of Efate ans Espiritu Santo
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Vanuatu Accommodation: All Hotels
https://www.wotif.com/Destinations-In-Vanuatu.d192.Hotel-Destinations
A listing of hotels on the main islands of Vanuatu
Travel
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Vanuatu Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/vanuatu
Expert Vanuatu travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Vanuatu.
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Vanuatu
http://vanuatutravel.info/
Vanuatu Tourism Office provides a database on accommodation, tours and travel throughout the country.