While country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrank to a 3.9 percent in 2015, the lowest rate in the last five years, GDP forecast for 2016 is 4.2 percent. Foreign direct investment and trade also show an improved outlook.

Economic facts and statistics from the CIA

The Government of Nicaragua recognizes the positive impact of foreign direct investment (FDI) in an economy such as Nicaragua’s and therefore actively and openly promotes it in a country that is responsible with its employees, the community and the environment.

FAQs on starting a business in Nicaragua including business structures

This site provides a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Nicaragua. 

FAQs on starting a business in Nicaragua including business registration requirements

The Corporate Tax Rate in Nicaragua stands at 30 percent.

Nicaragua has a territorial income tax system under which only income generated in, or that causes effects in, Nicaragua is generally subject to income tax. 

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Nicaragua stands at 30 percent.

In the long-term, the Nicaragua Personal Income Tax Rate is projected to trend around 30.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

The Sales Tax Rate in Nicaragua stands at 15 percent.

Tis site provides a table of the tax structure in Nicaragua including VAT

This site provides a list of the countries that require a visa to enter Nicaragua

Visa application requirements

Nicaragua’s telecoms market has mirrored the poor economic achievements, with fixed-line teledensity and mobile penetration also the lowest in Central America. 

Telecommunications in Nicaragua include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.

88 tips on getting to and getting around Nicaragua from real travelers and locals.

A guide to a range of transportation options in Nicaragua

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 Nicaragua. 

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 Nicaragua. 

Education in Nicaragua is free for all Nicaraguans. Elementary education is free and compulsory although this is not strictly enforced and many children are not able to attend due to their families need to have them work. 

Overview of holidays and many observances in Nicaragua during the year 2016

National and Public Holidays in Nicaragua, Central America for the year 2016 and 2017 with weekday and date, from January till December.

Demographic facts and statistics for Nicaragua

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

Nicaragua’s lower cost of living does not mean you have to sacrifice the quality of life you have been accustomed to in the U.S. or Canada.

Nicaragua remains one of the truly informal societies, and this extends to business situations. Formal attire is used only at the most formal occasions, and over-dressing is considered in poor taste.

The informality of the business environment is related to time, which is very relaxed. It is acceptable to arrive to a meeting at least 20 minutes late, although 30 minutes is outside the limit. 

Nicaragua enjoys a tropical climate in the lowlands and is cooler in highlands. It has two distinct seasons, wet and dry.

A tropical climate can be observed in Nicaragua. Just as in the other Central American countries, there are two seasons: the dry and the raining season. 

A quick guide to travel safety and security in Nicaragua, Central America.

Latest travel advice for Nicaragua including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health

A summary of the education system in Nicaragua from primary to university

See “People and Society” on this site

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

Information for USA exporters to Nicaragua

A listing of Nicaragua trade agreements

This site provides key information on Nicaragua’s participation in the WTO. Nicaragua has been a member of WTO since 3 September 1995 and  a member of GATT since 28 May 1950.

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A complete guide to accommodations, events and attractions in Nicaragua

TripAdvisor has 117,657 reviews of Nicaragua Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Nicaragua resource.