This page describes Palau’s economic performance for the previous year and compares growth

Graph, map and compare more than 1,000 time series indicators from the World Development Indicators.

The Compact of Free Association for the Republic of Palau came into effect on October 1, 1994. The Compact established Palau as a sovereign nation and ensures a continuation of political, economic, and military links between the U.S. and Palau for the next 50 years. 

Guide for establishing a business in Palua. PDF downloadable.

Below is a detailed summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Palau. 

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 and complying with postfiling procedures.

Simple table of tax rates

Palau Government website for Revenue and taxation.

Passports and alternative papers, or either of them, must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of arrival.

To obtain your Palau Visa you will gather a list of required document and applications and deliver them to one of our offices (we offer both FedEx overnight or local office delivery options). We then work with the Palau Embassy or consulate office to have your visa issued.

Palau transportation information.

Palau — Transportation

Palau Telecoms was pioneered by Palau Communications & Electronics Company (PCEC), which has been operating since 1987 under Palau Eqiupment Company Inc. 

The Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) is the Republic of Palau’s national carrier for local and international telecommunications services.

PDF download of Republic of Palau Labor Law

This is a cost of living indicator. The figure shows how much how much a bundle of goods and services costing US$1 in the US would cost in other countries (similar to The Economist’s Big Mac Index).

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

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

Palau Demographics Profile 2016

Demographics of Palau

Palau comprises several cultures and languages. Ethnic Palauans predominate, inhabiting the main islands of the archipelago. 

Warnings and Dangers in Palau

Information on crimes and offences committed has been provided by the Bureau of Public Safety, Ministry of Justice. 

Palau Weather, climate and geography

This report describes the typical weather at the Koror (Koror, Palau) weather station over the course of an average year. 

The island’s present educations system is closely based on the American education system. Education is compulsory from ages 6 until 16 or basically from kindergarten to one graduate from high school.

Education in the Micronesian island nation of Palau still follows the American system of Grades K to 12. It is mandatory until either the age of 16 is reached, or graduation from high school is achieved. 

List of Palau holidays.

Holiday Calendar : Palau 2016 / 2017 Public Holidays, Bank Holidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals.

Palau Islands Customs, Currency & Airport Tax regulations details

Palau’s main imports are oil, fish, machinery and equipment. Japan, the US … It is a member of the Pacific Island Countries Trade Agreement (PICTA). Sitemap.

Palau is the 202nd largest export economy in the world. In 2014, Palau exported $21M and imported $160M, resulting in a negative trade balance of $139M.

Palau Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border. Duty free items, import-export restrictions.

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE. FOR RENT

Republic of Palau real estate experts are ready to assist you whether you are searching for a quiet beach property, investment property, or a piece of paradise closer to civilization. 

Travel to Palau

Palau travel information.