Republic of Congo

Republic of Congo

Capital: Brazzaville

HDI: 0.591 (136^th)

Languages: French

GDP (PPP): $31.157 billion

Currency: Central African Franc

Population: 4,662,446

The Republic of the Congo also known as the Congo Republic, Congo-Brazzaville or simply Congo, is a country located in Central Africa. It is bordered by five countries: Gabon and the Atlantic Ocean to the west; Cameroon to the northwest; the Central African Republic to the northeast; the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the east and south; and the Angolan exclave of Cabinda to the southwest.

The region was dominated by Bantu-speaking tribes, who built trade links leading into the Congo River basin. Congo-Brazzaville was formerly part of the French colony of Equatorial Africa. Upon independence in 1960, the former colony of French Congo became the Republic of the Congo. The People’s Republic of the Congo was a Marxist–Leninist one-party state from 1970 to 1991. Multi-party elections have been held since 1992, although a democratically elected government was ousted in the 1997 Republic of the Congo Civil War and President Denis Sassou Nguesso has ruled for 26 of the past 36 years.

The political stability and development of hydrocarbon production made Republic of the Congo the fourth largest oil producer in the Gulf of Guinea and provided the country with a relative prosperity despite the poor state of its infrastructure and public services and an unequal distribution of oil revenues.

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Economic Overview

Industry Trends

Starting a Business

Taxes

Visas & Permits

Infrastructure

Labor Laws

Culture & Living

Trade

Housing & Rentals

Travel

RESEARCH

Economic Overview
Republic of the Congo Overview – World Bank http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/congo/overview
Country Overview. The Republic of Congo is endowed with a wealth of assets that can be used to build a robust economy.
Congo Economic Outlook – African Development Bank http://www.afdb.org/en/countries/central-africa/congo/congo-economic-outlook/
The speed and range of structural reform and of the diversification of the economy are still not enough to improve significantly the country’s social indicators.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
BTI 2016 | Congo, Rep. Country Report – Transformation Index 2016 https://www.bti-project.org/fileadmin/files/BTI/Downloads/Reports/2016/pdf/BTI_2016_Congo__Rep.pdf
PDF Downloadable report of the Bertelsmanns Stiftung’s Transformation Index (BTI) ffor Republic of Congo.
Establishing a Presence
Starting a Business in Congo, Rep – Doing Business – World Bank Group http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/congo-rep/starting-a-business/
Summary of the bureaucratic and legal hurdles faced by entrepreneurs wishing to incorporate and register a new firm in Congo, Rep.
Doing Business In Africa: Republic of Congo | AFKInsider http://afkinsider.com/62566/business-africa-republic-congo/
In this AFKInsider series, we explore the regulatory conditions that an entrepreneur is likely to face when setting up a business in sub-Saharan Africa. AFKI presents Doing Business in Africa: Congo. – See more at: http://afkinsider.com/62566/business-africa-republic-congo/#sthash.hLOrnMC7.dpuf
Taxes
Congo, Republic of – Taxes on corporate income http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Republic-of-Congo-Corporate-Taxes-on-corporate-income
Congo, Republic ofCorporate – Taxes on corporate income
Congo, Republic of – Corporate withholding taxes http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Republic-of-Congo-Corporate-Withholding-taxes
Congo, Republic ofCorporate – Withholding taxes
Congo, Republic of – Residence of individuals http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Republic-of-Congo-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
Individual – Taxes on personal income
Visas
Congo Republic Visa: Application, Requirements. https://congo-republic.visahq.com/
Congolese visa application form. For online orders, please download, print and sign Congo Republic visa application, prepared by our system under your account.
Visa For Congo – Embassy of the Republic of Congo http://www.ambacongo-us.org/en-us/embassyservices/consular/visa.aspx
Please be aware that no Congolese visa will be issued at any port of entry in the Republic of Congo. All visa applications should be submitted prior to the date of
Congo (Republic) visa application form, requirements and instructions https://congo-republic.travisa.com/Common/TVSVisaInstructions.aspx?countryid=cg&partnerid=ta&glid=aus&citizenshipid=us&travelertypeid=TO
A valid passport and tourist visa are required to visit the Republic of Congo.
Infrastructure
Transport system in Brazzaville City in Republic of Congo http://fortuneofafrica.com/congobrazzaville/2014/04/09/transport-system-in-brazzaville-city-in-republic-of-congo/
Transport system in Brazzaville City in Republic of Congo
Telecommunications in the Republic of the Congo https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_the_Republic_of_the_Congo
Telecommunications in the Republic of the Congo include radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
Republic of the Congo Telephone system – Telecommunications http://www.indexmundi.com/republic_of_the_congo/telephone_system.html
Republic of the Congo Telephone system
Transportation – Congo, Republic of the (ROC) – system http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Africa/Congo-Republic-of-the-ROC-TRANSPORTATION.html
Congo, Republic of the (ROC) – Transportation
Employer Obligations
Culture/Living
Congo, Brazzaville – Xpatulator cost of living http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-review/Congo-Brazzaville_55.cfm
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo. Over a third of the population of the Republic of Congo lives in the capital, and it is home to 40% of non-agricultural employment.
Cost of Living in Republic Of Congo https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Republic+Of+Congo
Cost of Living in Republic Of Congo
Culture of Republic of Congo – history, people, women, beliefs http://www.everyculture.com/Bo-Co/Republic-of-Congo.html
Cultures of the Congolese
A Look Into The Culture And Affairs of Republic of Congo http://www.24hourtranslation.com/a-look-into-the-culture-and-affairs-of-republic-of-congo.html
A Look Into The Culture And Affairs of Republic of Congo
Congo (Republic) 2016 / 2017 Holiday Calendar http://holiday-calendar.com/congo-republic-public-holiday-calendar/132/
Public Holidays
Congo (Brazzaville) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, http://www.bank-holidays.com/country/Congo-Brazzaville_44.htm
Congo (Brazzaville) : public and bank holidays, closure of banks, stock exchanges, school vacations
Climate information for Congo, Republic of http://www.climate-zone.com/climate/congo-republic/
Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in Congo, Republic of the
Republic of Congo Weather, Climate and Geography http://www.worldtravelguide.net/republic-congo/weather-climate-geography
Republic of Congo climate guide, regional weather guide and geography information.
Republic of Congo: Current Situation & Safety Tips – World Nomads https://www.worldnomads.com/travel-safety/africa/congo/republic-of-congo-travel-safety
The Republic of the Congo (ROC) is a developing nation in central Africa. The official language is French. The largest cities are the capital, Brazzaville, located on the Congo River, and Pointe Noire on the coast.
Republic of the Congo 2015 Crime and Safety Report – OSAC https://www.osac.gov/pages/ContentReportDetails.aspx?cid=16936
Overall Crime and Safety Situation
Congo, Republic of the Demographics Profile 2016 – IndexMundi http://www.indexmundi.com/republic_of_the_congo/demographics_profile.html
Congo, Republic of the Demographics Profile 2016
Republic of the Congo – Demographic trends | history – geography … https://www.britannica.com/place/Republic-of-the-Congo/Demographic-trends
Like many African countries, Congo has a fast-growing, relatively young population: the birth rate is among the world’s highest, and more than two-fifths of the population is under 15 years of age.
Congo, Republic of the Education System http://www.classbase.com/countries/Republic-of-the-Congo/Education-System
Education System in Congo, Republic of the
Republic of Congo Education – African Volunteer Network http://www.african-volunteer.net/republic_of_congo_education.html
On paper, education in the Republic of the Congo looks promising; modelled on the French educational system, its compulsory between the ages of six and sixteen with six years of primary and seven years of secondary education.
Trade
Airport Tax regulations for Congo – IATA – Congo Customs, Currency http://www.iatatravelcentre.com/CG-Congo-Brazzaville-customs-currency-airport-tax-regulations-details.htm
Customs Rules
Central Africa – Trade – European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/trade/policy/countries-and-regions/regions/central-africa/
he EU is currently in negotiations for an Economic Partnership Agreement with Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Congo
International Trade Agreements of Republic of Congo – Fortune of Africa http://fortuneofafrica.com/congobrazzaville/2014/02/06/international-trade-agreements-of-republic-of-congo/
International Trade Agreements of Republic of Congo.
Housing and Rentals
Brazzaville, Republic Of The Congo Rental Apartments http://www.rentbyowner.com/brazzaville-republic-of-the-congo
Searching for deals in Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo
Flat or House: How to Rent in Democratic Republic of Congo . http://www.easyexpat.com/forums/flat-house-how-rent-democratic-republic-congo-t42263.html
Renting in ROC.
Travel
Republic of Congo – Lonely Planet https://www.lonelyplanet.com/congo
Welcome to Republic of Congo … Top experiences in Republic of Congo
Travel In Congo http://congotravelandtours.com/travel-in-congo/
Travel In Congo

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