Economic Overview
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Côte d’Ivoire – African Economic Outlook
http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/country-notes/west-africa/cote-divoire/
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.
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Côté d’Ivoire Country Economy
http://www.eulerhermes.com/economic-research/country-reports/Pages/Ivory-Coast.aspx
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
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Côte d’Ivoire Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/cotedivoire/overview
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
Establishing a Presence
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Côte d’Ivoire – Doing Business Report
http://www.doingbusiness.org/~/media/giawb/doing%20business/documents/profiles/country/CIV.pdf
A complete guide to starting a business in Cote d’ Ivoire
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Starting a Business in Côte d’Ivoire
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/c%C3%B4te-d'ivoire/starting-a-business
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.
Taxes
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Paying Taxes in Côte d’Ivoire
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/c%C3%B4te-divoire/paying-taxes
This site provides a table that descibes the tax structure in Cote d’ Ivoire
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Ivory Coast Personal Income Tax Rate | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/ivory-coast/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Ivory Coast stands at 60 percent.
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Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) – PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Ivory-Coast-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
The Ivory Coast taxes residents on their worldwide income.
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Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) – Taxes on corporate income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Ivory-Coast-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-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.
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Ivory Coast (Côte d’Ivoire) – Other taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/JDCN-89HSR3
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.
Visas
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Cote d’Ivoire – Bureau of Consular Affairs
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cote-divoire.html
Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire website for the most current visainformation.
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Cote d’Ivoire visa application form, requirements
http://cote-divoire.travisa.com/
A valid passport and business visa are required for travel to Cote d’Ivoire.
Infrastructure
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Orange Côte d’Ivoire: Telecom Operator
http://www.marcopolis.net/orange-cote-divoire-telecom-operator-in-cote-divoire.htm
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
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Cote D’Ivoire Transportation
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Cote_DIvoire/Transportation-Cote_DIvoire-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Cote D’Ivoire from real travelers and locals.
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Côte d’Ivoire — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/africa/cote-divoire/transportation
Ivory Coast Taxis and Car Rental Cities in the Ivory Coast are quite spread out, especially large towns like Abidjan and Yamoussoukro
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Cote d Ivoire (Ivory Coast) – Telecoms
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Cote-d-Ivoire-Ivory-Coast-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html
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
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Côte d’Ivoire
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/c%C3%83%C2%B4te-divoire/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 Côte d’Ivoire.
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Labor Market Regulation in Côte d’Ivoire
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/c%C3%83%C2%B4te-divoire/labor-market-regulation/
See Redundancy rules on this site
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in Ivory Coast
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Ivory+Coast
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).
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Cost of Living in Ivory Coast. 2016
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/ivory-coast
Comparison of the cost of living in Abidjjan versus other cities in Africa, Europe and the US
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How to Master Business Etiquette in Ivory Coast
http://www.careeraddict.com/master-business-etiquette-in-ivory-coast
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?
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Demographics of Ivory Coast
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Ivory_Coast
This site describes the demographic features of the population of Ivory Coast, includingpopulation density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace
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Facts for visitors: Useful tips for business and leisur
http://www.oxfordbusinessgroup.com/overview/facts-visitors-useful-tips-business-and-leisure-travellers-1
Business etiquette is similar to France. Before discussing business, it is considered polite to break the ice by discussing family, health, or the weather
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Ivory Coast – Climate – Country Studies
http://countrystudies.us/ivory-coast/17.htm
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.
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Cote D’Ivoire Weather – AccuWeather.com
http://www.accuweather.com/en/ci/cote-divoire-weather
Current weather conditions in the major cities of Cote d’ Ivoire
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Côte d’Ivoire travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/cote-d-ivoire/safety-and-security
Travel and safety advice from the UK government
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Cote d’Ivoire – Bureau of Consular Affairs
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/cote-divoire.html
See “Safety and Security” on this site from the US State Department
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Education System in Côte d’Ivoire
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Cote-d-Ivoire/Education-System
This site provides a description of the different levels of school available to children in Cote d’ Ivoire
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Education in Ivory Coast
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Ivory_Coast
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.
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Holidays and observances in Cote d’Ivoire in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/ivory-coast/
Overview of holidays and many observances in Cote d’Ivoire during the year 2016
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Cote d Ivoire Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Cote-d-Ivoire
Public and Bank Holidays for Cote d Ivoire 2016: List of Cote d Ivoire public holidays, national holiday celebrations, bank holidays, official holiday
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Demographics – CIA – The World Factbook — Cote d’Ivoire
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/iv.html
Cote d’Ivoire is heavily dependent on agriculture and related activities, which engage roughly two-thirds of the population.
Trade
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://ivory-coast.visahq.com/customs/
Import Regulations by Ivory Coast customs
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OEC – Cote d’Ivoire (CIV) Exports, Imports
http://atlas.media.mit.edu/en/profile/country/civ/
Import/export statistics – dated
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Free Trade Agreement
http://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/other_treaties/details.jsp?treaty_id=495
Free Trade Agreement between Côte d’Ivoire and European Communities
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WTO | Côte d’Ivoire – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/cote_ivoire_e.htm
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.
Housing and Rentals
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Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Corporate Housing
http://abidjan.biz-stay.com/
Corporate housing in Abidjan
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Hotels, Cote D’Ivoire – Reviews – VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/hotels/Africa/Cote_DIvoire/Hotels_and_Accommodations-Cote_DIvoire-MISC-R-1.html
A full range of hotel options in Cote d’ Ivoire
Travel
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Cote D’Ivoire Travel Guide – VirtualTourist
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Cote_DIvoire/TravelGuide-Cote_DIvoire.html
232 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Cote D’Ivoire at VirtualTourist.
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Côte d’Ivoire – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/cote-divoire
Tope experiences and destinations in Cote d’ Ivoire