The Asian Development Bank growth forecast for Vanuatu for 2016 is revised up by 1 percentage point because tourism has performed better than expected 

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. 

Overview of Vanuatu from the Australian government, the country’s largest trading partner.

A brief commentary on the business environment in Vanuatu from the Enabling Environment for Sustainable Enterprises (EESE)

Company formation and registration procedure from the Vanuatu Chamber of Commerce

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.

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.

This site discusses the advantages of forming a Vanuatu Offshore International Company

The Sales Tax Rate in Vanuatu stands at 12.50 percent.

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.

Citizens of most countries do not need a visa to visit Vanuatu(See list of countries on this site). Visitors may stay 30 days

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.

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

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.

Vanuatu’s telecom market is small but has considerable growth potential, particularly in the internet market, which is underdeveloped.

This site provides a general description of the telecom business in Vanuatu.

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.

Current news items on the labor market in Vanuatu

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.

Current news items on the labor market in Vanuatu

This site provides the cost of everyday items and services in Vanuatu

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

Learn more about Etiquette when traveling to Vanuatu.

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

Vanuatu’s weather is enjoyable almost year round with only a few months of the whole year characterised by a cooler, drier climate.

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.

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

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.

See “People and Society” on this CIA site

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.

Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos

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

Current travel advisory from the Canadian government

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. 

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

This site provides a copy of Vanuatu’s Customs Act 1999/2003

A summary of import and export regulations

Vanuatu is a signatory and party to a sub-regional and regional free trade agreements described on this Customs & Inland Revenue Department site.

This site provides key information on Vanuatu’s participation in the WTO. Vanuatu has been a member of WTO since 24 August 2012.

Information on accommodations on the Vanuatu islands of Efate ans Espiritu Santo

A listing of hotels on the main islands of Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu Tourism Office provides a database on accommodation, tours and travel throughout the country.