The economic recovery that began in 2012 was confirmed in 2014 by an estimated 8.3% growth rate and growth is expected to remain robust in 2015 and 2016.

The government’s aim is for the country to achieve emerging market status by 2020. This will require further and deeper economic reforms, a more-business friendly regulatory environment 

Côte d’Ivoire’s economic performance has been impressive over the past four years with a robust GDP growth which resulted in a decline in poverty. The government adopted a new national development plan for the 2016-2020 period

A complete guide to starting a business in Cote d’ Ivoire

This site providesa detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Côte d’Ivoire.

This site provides a table that descibes the tax structure in Cote d’ Ivoire

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Ivory Coast stands at 60 percent.

The Ivory Coast taxes residents on their worldwide income.

Tax on industrial and commercial profits in Côte d’Ivoire is levied at 25%, subject to a minimum tax. The rate is 30% for companies in the telecommunication, information technology, and communication sectors.

VAT is a non-cumulative tax levied on the sale of goods and services at the rate of 18%. Subject to certain restrictions, VAT is recoverable.

Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire website for the most current visainformation.

A valid passport and business visa are required for travel to Cote d’Ivoire.

Orange Côte d’Ivoire is one of the top 3 telecoms in Côte d’Ivoire. Read the latest information on the Côte d’Ivoire mobile and telecom market 

Tips on getting to and getting around Cote D’Ivoire from real travelers and locals.

Ivory Coast Taxis and Car Rental Cities in the Ivory Coast are quite spread out, especially large towns like Abidjan and Yamoussoukro

Although it has two competing fixed network operators, the country’s telecommunications sector is dominated by mobile telephony, with South Africa’s MTN and France’s Orange leading the market. – See more at: http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Cote-d-Ivoire-Ivory-Coast-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html#sthash.c3KPBOit.dpuf

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 Côte d’Ivoire.

See Redundancy rules on this site

Cost of living in Ivory Coast is 8.57% lower than in United States (aggregate data for all cities, rent is not taken into account). Rent in Ivory Coast is 52.38% lower than in United States (average data for all cities).

Comparison of the cost of living in Abidjjan versus other cities in Africa, Europe and the US

If you’re off to do business in Ivory Coast, what do you need to know to be successful, fit in, and not offend your hosts?

This site describes the demographic features of the population of Ivory Coast, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace

Business etiquette is similar to France. Before discussing business, it is considered polite to break the ice by discussing family, health, or the weather

The climate is generally warm and humid and is, overall, transitional from equatorial to tropical. Seasons are more clearly distinguishable by rainfall and wind direction than by temperature. 

Current weather conditions in the major cities of Cote d’ Ivoire

Travel and safety advice from the UK government

See “Safety and Security” on this site from the US State Department

This site provides a description of the different levels of school available to children in Cote d’ Ivoire

Education in Ivory Coast continues to face many challenges. Many children between 6 and 10 years are not enrolled in school, mainly children of poor families.

Overview of holidays and many observances in Cote d’Ivoire during the year 2016

Public and Bank Holidays for Cote d Ivoire 2016: List of Cote d Ivoire public holidays, national holiday celebrations, bank holidays, official holiday 

Cote d’Ivoire is heavily dependent on agriculture and related activities, which engage roughly two-thirds of the population.

Import Regulations by Ivory Coast customs

Import/export statistics – dated

Free Trade Agreement between Côte d’Ivoire and European Communities

This site provides key information on Côte d’Ivoire’s participation in the WTO. Côte d’Ivoire has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and  a member of GATT since 31 December 1963.

Corporate housing in Abidjan

A full range of hotel options in Cote d’ Ivoire

232 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Cote D’Ivoire at VirtualTourist.

Tope experiences and destinations in Cote d’ Ivoire