Growth of Sudan’s gross domestic product (GDP) has been estimated at 3.4% in 2014 and is projected at 3.1% and 3.7% in 2015 and 2016, respectively. GDP should be driven by rain-fed agriculture, minerals and oil-transit fees. 

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An improved climate for business and investment is contributing to South Sudan’s peace-building process after 22 years of civil war. 

A summary of the business environment that is evolving in Sudan

A commentary on the difference in private versus public limited liability companies

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

The Corporate Tax Rate in Sudan stands at 35 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Sudan averaged 28.50 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 35 percent in 2006 and a record low of 15 percent in 2008. Corporate Tax Rate in Sudan is reported by the Sudan Chamber of Taxation.

This site provides a 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.

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Sudan stands at 15 percent. Personal Income Tax Rate in Sudan averaged 16.25 percent from 2006 until 2013, reaching an all time high of 20 percent in 2007 and a record low of 15 percent in 2008. Personal Income Tax Rate in Sudan is reported by the Sudan Chamber of Taxation.

The Sales Tax Rate in Sudan stands at 10 percent. Sales Tax Rate in Sudan averaged 13.20 percent from 2006 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 15 percent in 2008 and a record low of 10 percent in 2006. Sales Tax Rate in Sudan is reported by the Sudan Chamber of Taxation.

Visa application form

A guide to local transportation in Sudan

Teleommunications in Sudan includes fixed and mobile telephones, the Internet, radio, and television.

Sudan now makes up the northern part of a country which in 2011 was separated to form the new state of South Sudan. Three quarters of the former population live in the north, where mobile market penetration is far higher.

70 tips on getting to and getting around Sudan from real travelers and locals.

This report describes labor laws for SOUTH Sudan formed in 2011

This report describes labor laws for SOUTH Sudan formed in 2011

The cost of living for expatriates in Khartoum  is very high in comparison to other places in the world.

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

Sudan has many social and business customs of its own, and it observes many of the customs of the Muslim culture. When doing business in the Sudan, professionals will find the environment more open than some other countries

Sudan has a tropical climate. Summer temperatures often exceed 43.3 degrees Celsius (about 110 degrees Fahrenheit) in the desert zones, and rainfall is negligible. 

Although Sudan lies within the tropics, the climate ranges from arid in the north to tropical wet-and-dry in the far southwest. Temperatures do not vary greatly with the season at any location

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

U.S. citizens should avoid all travel to the Darfur region, Blue Nile, and Southern Kordofan states, and consider carefully the risks of travel in other areas of Sudan

Sudan’s business culture has multiple different influences. An Arab republic, it shares borders with seven countries including Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan. 

Education is free for children aged 6 to 13 years, and commences with 8 years of primary education. The teaching is in Arabic throughout.

The public and private education systems inherited by the government after independence were designed more to provide civil servants and professionals to serve the colonial administration than to educate the Sudanese. 

Full list of Sudan public and bank holidays. Many shops, banks and other services close during public holidays

List of National and Public Holidays in Sudan for the year 2016 and 2017, with date and weekday from January till December.

A demogaphic profile of Sudan from the CIA

This site provides information on the demographic features of the population of Sudan, including population density, ethnicity, education level, health of the populace, economic status, religious affiliations and other aspects of the population.

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Find 885 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 28hotels in Sudan.

See “Sudan Trade, Exports and Imports Agreements ” on this site

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

When importing goods into Sudan, there are formal governmental procedures to be taken into consideration. – See more at: http://savannahfreightinc.com/sudan-customs. This site describes the necessary procedures.

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to much of western and southern Sudan.

Sudan is hardly your archetypal tourist destination, but behind the unsavoury headlines is a country of exquisite natural beauty, ancient historical attractions and inhabitants well versed in the art of hospitality.