Economic Overview
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Sudan – African Economic Outlook
http://www.africaneconomicoutlook.org/en/country-notes/east-africa/sudan/
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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CIA – The World Factbook: Sudan
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html
See “Economy” on this site from the CIA
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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South Sudan Takes On Business Friendly Reforms
https://www.wbginvestmentclimate.org/advisory-services/investment-generation/agribusiness/south-sudan-takes-on-business-friendly-reforms-in-strategic-sectors.cfm
An improved climate for business and investment is contributing to South Sudan’s peace-building process after 22 years of civil war.
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Business Environment Snapshot for Sudan
http://rru.worldbank.org/BESnapshots/Sudan/default.aspx
A summary of the business environment that is evolving in Sudan
Establishing a Presence
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Types of Corporate Entities and Sudan
http://www.hg.org/article.asp?id=5897
A commentary on the difference in private versus public limited liability companies
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Starting a Business in Sudan
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/sudan/starting-a-business
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.
Taxes
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Sudan Corporate Tax Rate | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/sudan/corporate-tax-rate
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.
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Paying Taxes in Sudan – Doing Business
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/sudan/paying-taxes
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.
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Sudan Personal Income Tax Rate | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/sudan/personal-income-tax-rate
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.
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Sudan Sales Tax Rate | 2006-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/sudan/sales-tax-rate
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.
Visas
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Application for Visa – Embassy of the Republic of Sudan
http://www.sudanembassy.org/visa_application.pdf
Visa application form
Infrastructure
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Transport in Sudan – Lonely Planet
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/sudan/transport
A guide to local transportation in Sudan
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Telecommunications in Sudan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Sudan
Teleommunications in Sudan includes fixed and mobile telephones, the Internet, radio, and television.
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Sudan – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
http://www.budde.com.au/Research/Sudan-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses.html?r=51
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.
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Sudan Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport Tips
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Sudan/Transportation-Sudan-TG-C-1.html
70 tips on getting to and getting around Sudan from real travelers and locals.
Employer Obligations
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LAWS OF SOUTH SUDAN
http://www.icnl.org/research/library/files/South%20Sudan/LabourBill2012.pdf
This report describes labor laws for SOUTH Sudan formed in 2011
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LAWS OF SOUTH SUDAN
http://www.icnl.org/research/library/files/South%20Sudan/LabourBill2012.pdf
This report describes labor laws for SOUTH Sudan formed in 2011
Culture/Living
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Sudan, Khartoum – Xpatulator cost of living
http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-review/Sudan-Khartoum_189.cfm
The cost of living for expatriates in Khartoum is very high in comparison to other places in the world.
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Cost of Living in Sudan
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Sudan
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Sudan. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Sudan’s Business World
http://www.arabcin.net/sudan-business.php
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
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Weather and Climate: Sudan
https://weather-and-climate.com/average-monthly-Rainfall-Temperature-Sunshine-in-Sudan
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.
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Sudan – Climate
http://countrystudies.us/sudan/33.htm
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
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Sudan travel advice – GOVUK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/sudan/safety-and-security
Latest travel advice for Sudan including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health
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Sudan Travel Warning
https://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/alertswarnings/sudan-travel-warning.html
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
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10 Tips On Business Etiquette In Sudan
http://afkinsider.com/65018/10-tips-business-etiquette-in-sudan/
Sudan’s business culture has multiple different influences. An Arab republic, it shares borders with seven countries including Egypt, Ethiopia and South Sudan.
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Sudan Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Sudan/Education-System
Education is free for children aged 6 to 13 years, and commences with 8 years of primary education. The teaching is in Arabic throughout.
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Sudan – EDUCATION
http://countrystudies.us/sudan/51.htm
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.
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Public Holidays in Sudan – World Travel Guide
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/sudan/public-holidays
Full list of Sudan public and bank holidays. Many shops, banks and other services close during public holidays
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Public Holidays Sudan 2016 and 2017
http://www.holiday-times.com/public-holidays-sudan/
List of National and Public Holidays in Sudan for the year 2016 and 2017, with date and weekday from January till December.
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CIA – The World Factbook: Sudan
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/su.html
A demogaphic profile of Sudan from the CIA
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Demographics of Sudan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Sudan
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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Sudan Corporate Housing and Extended Stay Hotels
http://sudan.biz-stay.com/
Search for Furnished Short Term Housing & Extended Stay Hotel directory
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The 10 Best Sudan Hotels
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293834-Sudan-Hotels.html
Find 885 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 28hotels in Sudan.
Trade
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Sudan Trade, Exports and Imports
http://www.economywatch.com/world_economy/sudan/export-import.html
See “Sudan Trade, Exports and Imports Agreements ” on this site
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Sudan Customs Regulations
https://sudan.visahq.com/customs/
Sudan Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Sudan Customs Regulations | Savannah Freight
http://savannahfreightinc.com/sudan-customs-procedure/#sthash.ZOu2glJJ.dpbs
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.
Housing and Rentals
Travel
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Sudan – Lonely Planet
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/sudan
The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise against all travel to much of western and southern Sudan.
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Sudan Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/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.