Economic Overview
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Mozambique Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/mozambique/overview
Real GDP growth is expected to continue decelerating through 2016 and into 2017 at 6%, driven by falling exports revenues, rising import costs and reduced FDI.
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Economy & Industry — Mozambique
http://www.our-africa.org/mozambique/economy-industry
Growing at around 7% each year, the country’s economy is one of Africa’s strongest performers. Foreign companies have increasingly chosen to invest here, particularly in mining ventures.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Unpacking the trends shaping Mozambique’s economy
http://www.howwemadeitinafrica.com/unpacking-the-trends-shaping-mozambiques-economy/
Mozambique’s economy is expected to grow at 7.4% this year, making it the tenth-fastest growing market in Africa. The country’s developing coal mining industry is one of the major drivers of economic growth. Standard Bank analysts Yvette Babb and Simon Freemantle recently produced a report looking at five structural trends shaping Mozambique’s economy.
Establishing a Presence
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Setting up a company in Mozambique
http://shieldgeo.com/setting-up-a-company-in-mozambique/
Setting up a company in Mozambique
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How to Register a Company in Mozambique
How to Register a Company in Mozambique
PDF Downlaod on registering a comnpany in Mozambique
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Starting a Business in Mozambique? Here’s How
https://www.usaid.gov/results-data/success-stories/starting-business-mozambique-here%E2%80%99s-how
Local and international entrepreneurship in Mozambique is currently stifled by confusing legal procedures, inconsistent bureaucracy, and corruption. The entire business registration process takes an average of more than six months.
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Company Registration – High Commission of the Republic
http://www.mozambiquehighcommission.org.uk/?id_w=7&id_w1=33
Procedures for business incorporation and registration in Mozambique
Taxes
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Mozambique Personal Income Tax Rate
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mozambique/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Mozambique stands at 32 percent.
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Paying Taxes in Mozambique – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mozambique/paying-taxes/
Below is a detailed summary of the taxes and mandatory contributions that a medium-size company must pay or withhold in a given year, as well as administrative burden in paying taxes.
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Mozambique Corporate Tax Rate
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/mozambique/corporate-tax-rate
In Mozambique, the Corporate Income tax rate is a tax collected from companies. Its amount is based on the net income companies obtain while exercising their business activity, normally during one business year.
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At A Glance… Mozambican Tax System
http://www.mondaq.com/x/256652/withholding+tax/At+A+Glance+Mozambican+Tax+System
The Mozambican tax system is, nowadays, a modern tax system with a tripartite structure which compares to the most modern tax systems where the income, consumption and assets are taxed separately. However, the current structure is relatively recent, deriving from the 2002 tax reform, which has completely changed the pre-independence system which was previously effective.
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Mozambique Taxes Overview | South African Tax Guide
http://www.sataxguide.co.za/mozambique-taxes-overview/
Mozambique Taxes Overview
Visas
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Work & Student Visas – the embassy
http://embassyofmozambique.be/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=81&Itemid=276&lang=en
The Work Visa is issued to foreign citizens traveling to Mozambique in order to be employed by others, with or without remuneration. The visa is issued for a single entry and residence for thirty (30) days and may be extended up to sixty (60) days. However, if the employment contract is valid for more than 60 days, the applicant must apply for a Permit for Temporary Residence at the Immigration Services in Mozambique.
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Visa Section – High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique
http://www.mozambiquehighcommission.org.uk/?id_w=3&id_w1=16
The following information applies to Citizens and Nationals of ALL COUNTRIES, except citizens of the following countries: Botswana, Malawi, Mauritius, Swaziland, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe as they do not require an entry visa, when traveling to Mozambique for Tourism.
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Consular Services
http://www.embamoc-usa.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=89&Itemid=64
The aim of this page is to provide useful information on the requirements for one to apply for an entry visa into Mozambique, kinds of visas, fees and shipping modalities.
Infrastructure
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Transport infrastructures and regional economic integration
http://eeas.europa.eu/delegations/mozambique/eu_mozambique/tech_financial_cooperation/transport_infra/index_en.htm
Mozambique has one of least developed Transport Infrastructure in the Southern African region: road density has been estimated at 0.05 kilometres per square kilometre.
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Transportation – Mozambique – system, sector
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Mozambique-TRANSPORTATION.html
Mozambique – Transportation
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Mozambique – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Mozambique-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html
Mozambique – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband – Statistics and Analyses
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Mozambique
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mozambique/labor-market-regulation
Below is 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 Mozambique. It measures the regulation of employment, specifically as they affect a local entrepreneur running a supermarket or grocery store operating in the economy’s largest business city (for 11 economies the data are also collected for the second largest business city) and employing 60 employees.
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Employment & labour law in Mozambique
http://www.wageindicator.org/main/salary/minimum-wage/mozambique/minimum-wage-faq#header1
Employment and labor law summaries
Culture/Living
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Public Holidays in Mozambique in 2016 | Office Holidays
http://www.officeholidays.com/countries/mozambique/index.php
Public Holidays
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Holidays and observances in Mozambique in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/mozambique/
Public Holidays in Mozambique
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Mozambique Demographics Profile
http://www.indexmundi.com/mozambique/demographics_profile.html
stimates for this country explicitly take into account the effects of excess mortality due to AIDS; this can result in lower life expectancy, higher infant mortality, higher death rates, lower population growth rates, and changes in the distribution of population by age and sex than would otherwise be expected (July 2014 est.)
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Mozambique population 2016
http://countrymeters.info/en/Mozambique
As of 1 January 2016, the population of Mozambique was estimated to be 28 368 684 people. This is an increase of 2.80 % (771 614 people) compared to population of 27 597 070 the year before
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Cost of Living in Mozambique. Prices in Mozambique.
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Mozambique
Cost of living in Mozambique is 58.01% lower than in United States (aggregate data for all cities, rent is not taken into account). Rent in Mozambique is 57.58% lower than in United States (average data for all cities).
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Mozambique Cost of living Stats
http://www.nationmaster.com/country-info/profiles/Mozambique/Cost-of-living
Mozambique Cost of living Stats
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Business Etiquette in Mozambique
http://work.chron.com/business-etiquette-mozambique-27707.html
As a result of this diversity, Mozambicans tend to be more indirect in their communication styles when it comes to business affairs, taking efforts not to offend others.
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Business Etiquette 101: Tips For Travelers in Mozambique
https://afktravel.com/61217/business-etiquette-101-tips-travelers-mozambique/
If you are one of those foreigners headed to Moz to do business, here are 10 tips on business etiquette in Mozambique that will smooth your trip.
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Mozambique 2015 Crime and Safety Report – OSAC
https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=17057
Overall Crime and Safety Situation
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Travel Safe in Mozambique – Mozambican Hotels
http://www.mozambicanhotels.com/tourist-information/travel-safe-in-mozambique
Is Mozambique Safe? Does the fighting between the government and Renamo affect tourists? Risk Level: Very Low
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Weather and climate of Mozambique
https://www.expertafrica.com/mozambique/info/mozambique-weather-and-climate
So below is a broad guide to the climate of Mozambique. Please remember that this comes from records and our experience, not from a crystal ball. Weather patterns across Africa are becoming increasingly unpredictable, probably due to global warming;
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Mozambique Climate, Weather in Mozambique
http://www.mapsofworld.com/mozambique/geography-and-history/climate.html
Mozambique Climate is warm and tropical with the average temperature in the country is 28° Celcius.
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Mozambique Education System
http://www.classbase.com/countries/Mozambique/Education-System
Education System in Mozambique
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Mozambique – History Background, Educational System—overview .
http://www.sacmeq.org/?q=sacmeq-members/mozambique/education-fact-sheet
The National System of Education (SNE) was introduced in 1983. It is the first system designed by Mozambicans themselves after independence.
Trade
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Doing business in Mozambique: Mozambique trade and export guide
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/exporting-to-mozambique/doing-business-in-mozambique-mozambique-trade-and-export-guide
Guide to importing to and exporting from Mozambique
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Trading Across Borders in Mozambique
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/mozambique/trading-across-borders/
Below is a detailed summary of the time and cost associated with the logistical process of exporting and importing goods. Under the new methodology introduced this year, Doing Business measures the time and cost (excluding tariffs) associated with three sets of procedures
Housing and Rentals
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Property, Houses & Land for Rent in Mozambique
http://casamozambique.co.mz/en/property/to-rent
Property for rent
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Rent house or flat in Maputo, Accommodation in Mozambique
http://www.easyexpat.com/en/guides/mozambique/maputo/accommodation/rent-house-flat.htm
Rental prices are very high in Mozambique, and there are very few laws in place to protect renters from rent increases.
Travel
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Mozambique
http://www.visitmozambique.net/
Welcome to Mozambique tourism official website, a country warm, with beautiful places and exotic beaches, with miles of fine white sand undiscovered. Its archipelagos contain stories and legends that are still respected from generation to generation.
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Mozambique – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/mozambique
Mozambique beckons with its coastline and swaying palms, its traditions, its cultures, its vibe and – most of all – its opportunities for adventure.