San Marino’s economy relies heavily on tourism, banking, and the manufacture and export of ceramics, clothing, fabrics, furniture, paints, spirits, tiles, and wine. The manufacturing and financial sectors account for more than half of San Marino’s GDP.

The economy of San Marino is tiny but, nevertheless, it is stable and quite prosperous, particularly when compared to other Southern European countries. More than half of the country’s gross domestic product ‘s (GDP) total worth of about $860 million has been traditionally produced in the tourism industry.

The country’s economy mainly relies on finance, industry, services and tourism. Despite having an extremely small economy for a nation state, it is one of the wealthiest countries in the world in terms of GDP (per capita), with a figure comparable to the most developed European regions. San Marino is considered to have a highly stable economy, with one of the lowestunemployment rates in Europe, no national debt and a budget surplus.

Corporations in San Marino are constituted by means of a public notarial deed in one of the following forms: Limited Liability Companies even with a sole shareholder, and Corporations.

The World Bank ranking on the ease of starting a business in San Marino

Corporations in San Marino are constituted by means of a public notarial deed in one of the following forms: Limited Liability Companies even with a sole shareholder, and Corporations.

The World Bank ranking on the ease of starting a business in San Marino

The IGR (General Income Tax) tax rate regularly applied to companies amounts to 17% of the net revenues. However, Law no. 71/2013 has reduced this tax rate to 8.5% for 6 years of business activity for newly established enterprises whose partners didn’t run a business in San Marino in the previous year and hire 3 employees within the first year of activity.

This site provides tables that explain the corporate tax obligations in San Marino

This site provides tables that explain the personal tax obligations in San Marino

This site also includes a tax table for individuals

This site provides visa requirements for the citizens of most countries of the world.

This site explains San Marino visa requirements for US and non-US citizens

Tips on getting to and getting around San Marino, San Marinofrom real travelers and locals.

San Marino Taxis and Car Rental. The nation of San Marino is small, so there are only a limited number of public transportation options.

The company, mainly focused on VoIP services and other telephone services primarily targeted to ethnic and immigrant populations, offer also fixed telephone services, Internet access.

A gide to the laws of San Marino from the US Library of Congress

A gide to the laws of San Marino from the US Library of Congress

A comparison of living costs with other major cities of the world

An up to date listing of everyday living costs

This site provides a commentary on the culture of San Marino with a brief observation on etiquette

This site provides etiquette advice for Italy that would have equal application in San Marino.

This site provides monthly weather tables for San Marino

Be prepared with the most accurate 10 day forecast for San Marino, Italy with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel

Latest travel advice for San Marino including safety and security

See “Safety and Security” on this site for genral information on Italy

Primary education is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 14; the adult literacy rate is about 98%.

Many international schools in San Marino offer an Internal Baccalaureate or General Certificate of Secondary Education

Overview of holidays and many observances in San Marino during the year 2016

The San Marino holidays and festivals are not the most world-renowned, but they still do pack a punch, entertainment wise. One of the most popular events each year is Medieval Day

See ‘People anmd Society” on this site

The demographics of San Marino, include population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

San Marino Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at the border

Information on this site regarding the documentation required for both import and export

A summary of import and export regulations

San Marino is not party to the Schengen Agreement, however it has an open border with the EU (although some random police checks are made) and has had a customs union with the EU (since 1991, including agricultural produce since 2002)

A listing of bilateral conventions executed between San Marino and Italy

A listing of apartment rentals in San Marino

Find 4,563 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 21 hotels in San Marino.

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