Economic Overview
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sm.html
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.
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San Marino Overview of economy
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/knowledge/Stable.html
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.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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San Marino – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Marino
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.
Establishing a Presence
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Startup.sm: start now your business in San Marino
https://www.startup.sm/en/businesses/
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.
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Doing Business in San Marino
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/san-marino
The World Bank ranking on the ease of starting a business in San Marino
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Startup.sm: start now your business in San Marino
https://www.startup.sm/en/businesses/
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.
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Doing Business in San Marino
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/san-marino
The World Bank ranking on the ease of starting a business in San Marino
Taxes
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Corporation tax and deductions for companies of San Marino
https://www.startup.sm/en/taxation/corporation-tax/
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.
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Doing Business in San Marino
http://www.yallabusiness.com/en/business-intelligence/country-profiles/san-marino/doing_business.html
This site provides tables that explain the corporate tax obligations in San Marino
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Doing Business in San Marino
http://www.yallabusiness.com/en/business-intelligence/country-profiles/san-marino/doing_business.html
This site provides tables that explain the personal tax obligations in San Marino
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Corporation tax and deductions for companies of San Marino
https://www.startup.sm/en/taxation/corporation-tax/
This site also includes a tax table for individuals
Visas
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San Marino Visa: Application, Requirements
https://san-marino.visahq.com/
This site provides visa requirements for the citizens of most countries of the world.
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San Marino travel visa – requirements
https://www.traveldocs.com/expedited-visa-services/San-Marino-visa-processing-country192
This site explains San Marino visa requirements for US and non-US citizens
Infrastructure
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San Marino Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Europe/San_Marino/San_Marino-681272/Transportation-San_Marino-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around San Marino, San Marinofrom real travelers and locals.
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San Marino — Transportation – iExplore
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/europe/san-marino/transportation
San Marino Taxis and Car Rental. The nation of San Marino is small, so there are only a limited number of public transportation options.
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Telecommunications in San Marino
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecom_Italia_San_Marino
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.
Employer Obligations
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Guide to Law Online: San Marino
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/sanmarino.php
A gide to the laws of San Marino from the US Library of Congress
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Guide to Law Online: San Marino
http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/sanmarino.php
A gide to the laws of San Marino from the US Library of Congress
Culture/Living
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Cost of Living in San Marino. 2016 prices
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/san-marino
A comparison of living costs with other major cities of the world
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Cost of living in San Marino, San Marino 2016
https://www.costtotravel.com/living-cost/europe/san-marino-san-marino
An up to date listing of everyday living costs
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Culture of San Marino
http://www.everyculture.com/No-Sa/San-Marino.html
This site provides a commentary on the culture of San Marino with a brief observation on etiquette
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6 Ways to Practice Business Etiquette in Italy
http://www.wikihow.com/Practice-Business-Etiquette-in-Italy
This site provides etiquette advice for Italy that would have equal application in San Marino.
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San Marino climate info
http://www.whatstheweatherlike.org/sanmarino/
This site provides monthly weather tables for San Marino
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San Marino, Italy Weather – The Weather Channel
https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l/San+Marino+Italy+ITVE2048:1:IT#/!
Be prepared with the most accurate 10 day forecast for San Marino, Italy with highs, lows, chance of precipitation from The Weather Channel
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San Marino travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/san-marino/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for San Marino including safety and security
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Italy Country Specific Information – State
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/country/italy.html
See “Safety and Security” on this site for genral information on Italy
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San Marino – Education
http://www.nationsencyclopedia.com/Europe/San-Marino-EDUCATION.html
Primary education is compulsory for all children between the ages of 6 and 14; the adult literacy rate is about 98%.
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International Schools San Marino
http://www.expat-quotes.com/directory/san-marino/education/international-schools.htm
Many international schools in San Marino offer an Internal Baccalaureate or General Certificate of Secondary Education
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Holidays and observances in San Marino in 2016
http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/san-marino/
Overview of holidays and many observances in San Marino during the year 2016
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San Marino Holidays and Festivals
http://www.iexplore.com/articles/travel-guides/europe/san-marino/festivals-and-events
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
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/sm.html
See ‘People anmd Society” on this site
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Demographics of San Marino
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_San_Marino
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.
Trade
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San Marino customs
https://san-marino.visahq.com/customs/
San Marino Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at the border
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Customs procedures in San Marino to import and export
https://www.startup.sm/en/taxation/customs-procedures/
Information on this site regarding the documentation required for both import and export
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://cape-verde.visahq.com/customs/
A summary of import and export regulations
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San Marino–European Union relations
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Marino%E2%80%93European_Union_relations
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)
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Bilateral Conventions – Bilateral agreements with Italy
http://www.esteri.sm/on-line/en/home/international-treaties/bilateral-conventions/bilateral-conventions---bilateral-agreements-with-italy.html
A listing of bilateral conventions executed between San Marino and Italy
Housing and Rentals
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Rent Apartments in San Marino
http://www.bbplanet.com/apartments/san-marino/#mappa
A listing of apartment rentals in San Marino
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San Marino Hotels – TripAdvisor
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g187808-San_Marino-Hotels.html
Find 4,563 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 21 hotels in San Marino.
Travel
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San Marino 2016: Best of San Marino Tourism
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g187808-San_Marino-Vacations.html
TripAdvisor has 22,192 reviews of San Marino Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best San Marino resource.
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San Marino Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/san-marino
Expert San Marino travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about San Marino.