Economic Overview
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wz.html
The IMF forecasted that Swaziland’s economy will grow at a slower pace in 2016/2017 because of a region-wide drought, which is likely to hurt Swaziland’s revenue from sugar exports and other agricultural products, and a decline in the tourism and transport sectors. (See “Economy”)
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Swaziland Overview – World Bank
http://www.worldbank.org/en/country/swaziland/overview
A decrease in revenue, combined with increased public spending, is generating higher fiscal deficits and a growing public debt. Under the current policy stance, the public debt to GDP ratio could increase from 17.4% in 2015 to 24% in 2018, increasing risks of fiscal unsustainability.
Industry Trends & Business Climate
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Economy of Swaziland – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Swaziland
The majority of the population – about 75 percent—is employed in subsistence agriculture onSwazi Nation Land (SNL), which, in contrast, suffers from low productivity and investment.
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Swaziland – State
http://m.state.gov/md191241.htm
This is adated (2012) report describing the government’s efforts to improve the investment climate in Swaziland
Establishing a Presence
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Starting a Business in Swaziland
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/swaziland/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 Swaziland.
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Doing Business in Swaziland
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/swaziland?topic=starting-a-business
This site summarizes Doing Business 2016 data for Swaziland.
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Starting a Business in Swaziland
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/swaziland/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 Swaziland.
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Doing Business in Swaziland
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/swaziland?topic=starting-a-business
This site summarizes Doing Business 2016 data for Swaziland.
Taxes
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Swaziland Corporate Tax Rate | 2010-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/swaziland/corporate-tax-rate
The Corporate Tax Rate in Swaziland stands at 27.50 percent. Corporate Tax Rate in Swaziland averaged 29.17 percent from 2010 until 2015, reaching an all time high of 30 percent in 2011 and a record low of 27.50 percent in 2014. Corporate Tax Rate in Swaziland is reported by the Ministry of Finance.
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Swaziland Corporate – Withholding taxes
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Swaziland-Corporate-Withholding-taxes
This site provides a listing of the corporate withholding tax obligations.
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Swaziland Sales Tax Rate | 2014-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/swaziland/sales-tax-rate
The Sales Tax Rate in Swaziland stands at 14 percent.
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Swaziland Taxes Overview | South African Tax Guide
http://www.sataxguide.co.za/swaziland-taxes-overview/
This site provides an overview of tax obligations in Swaziland including VAT
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Swaziland Personal Income Tax Rate | 2004-2016
http://www.tradingeconomics.com/swaziland/personal-income-tax-rate
The Personal Income Tax Rate in Swaziland stands at 33 percent.
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Swaziland – Taxes on personal income
http://taxsummaries.pwc.com/uk/taxsummaries/wwts.nsf/ID/Swaziland-Individual-Taxes-on-personal-income
Income tax is levied on all income derived from a source within or deemed to be within the country, irrespective of whether the recipient of the income is actually resident in Swaziland.
Visas
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Swaziland: Visa and Passport requirements
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/swaziland/passport-visa
This site lists the countries for which a passport is required but no visa for a stay of 30 days or less.
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Swaziland Visa
https://swaziland.visahq.com/
Comprehensive Information on Swaziland Visa Requirements
Infrastructure
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Telecommunications in Swaziland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_in_Swaziland
Telecommunications in Swaziland includes radio, television, fixed and mobile telephones, and the Internet.
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Swaziland Transportation – Taxi, Train, Bus & Airport
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Swaziland/Transportation-Swaziland-TG-C-1.html
Tips on getting to and getting around Swaziland from real travelers and locals.
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Transportation In Swaziland
https://www.makemytrip.com/holidays-international/transportation-in-swaziland.html
Transportation in Swaziland is fairly easy to avail. Roads and local rails are the best way to move from one point in Swaziland to another.
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Swaziland – Telecoms, Mobile and Broadband
https://www.budde.com.au/Research/Swaziland-Telecoms-Mobile-and-Broadband-Statistics-and-Analyses
In early 2014 the government initiated a new organisational structure for SPTC, which is focussed on maintaining and operating the national telecom backbone infrastructure while a new subsidiary operates the telephony business.
Employer Obligations
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Labor Market Regulation in Swaziland
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/swaziland/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Swaziland.
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Swaziland Industrial Relations Act
http://elaw.co.za/african%20legislation/Swaziland/Industrial%20Relations%20Act%20of%202000.pdf
An Act to provide for the collective negotiation of terms and conditions of employment and for the provision of dispute resolution mechanisms.
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DECENT WORK COUNTRY PROGRAMME
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/program/dwcp/download/swaziland.pdf
2010 legislation designed to provide a work program in Swaziland.
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Labor Market Regulation in Swaziland
http://www.doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/swaziland/labor-market-regulation
This site provides a detailed summary of some of the labor regulations that would apply to local entrepreneurs wishing to hire workers, organize working schedules, improve job quality for workers, or make workers redundant for economic reasons in Swaziland.
Culture/Living
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ClimaTemps.com – Mbabane Climate & Temperature
http://www.swaziland.climatemps.com/
Mbabane has a humid subtropical mild summer climate that is mild with dry winters,mild rainy summers and moderate seasonality.
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Cost of Living in Swaziland
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Swaziland
Average prices of more than 40 products and services in Swaziland. Prices of restaurants, food, transportation, utilities and housing are included.
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Cost of Living in Swaziland. 2016
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/swaziland
Cost of living comparisons in more than 1,600 cities all over the world.
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Swaziland – Culture, Customs & Etiquette
http://guide.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=196
Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Swaziland – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.
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Swaziland Local Customs – Culture
https://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Africa/Swaziland/Local_Customs-Swaziland-TG-C-1.html
Tips to help you learn the local customs of Swaziland from real travelers and locals.
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What Is the Climate in Swaziland?
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/climate-swaziland-104479.html
Generally speaking, the country has a subtropical climate, heavily influenced by moist air from the Indian Ocean less than 50 miles to the east.
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Travel Advice and Advisories for Swaziland
https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/swaziland
Petty crime, including theft of money or personal property, occurs. Do not show signs of affluence, and ensure personal belongings and travel documents are secure. Violent crime is less prevalent but increasing.
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Swaziland travel advice – GOV.UK
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/swaziland
Latest travel advice for Swaziland including safety and security, entry requirements, travelwarnings and health
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Swaziland Education System
http://www.classbase.com/Countries/Swaziland/Education-System
The Swaziland education system follows the British model, with the notable exception that there are few kindergartens or nursery schools. Primary school, where a spread of general subjects forms the curriculum lasts for 7 years. At the end of this period, pupils must obtain a good pass in the Swaziland primary certificate examination, for seats in secondary schools are scarce.
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Independent Schools in Swaziland
http://www.commonwealthofnations.org/sectors-swaziland/education/independent_schools/
This site provides a list of independent schools in Swaziland
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Swaziland Public Holidays 2016
http://holidayyear.com/holidays/Swaziland
Swaziland holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016
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Swaziland 2016 / 2017 Holiday Calendar
http://holiday-calendar.com/swaziland-public-holiday-calendar/1406/
Swaziland 2016 / 2017 Public Holidays, BankHolidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals
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The World Factbook — Central Intelligence Agency
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/wz.html
See “People and Society ” on this site
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Demographics of Swaziland
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demographics_of_Swaziland
The majority of Swaziland’s population is ethnic Swazi, mixed with a small number of Zulus and white Africans, predominantly of British and Afrikaner origin.
Trade
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Customs: Regulations, Export-Import
https://swaziland.visahq.com/customs/
Swaziland Customs regulations and procedures for importing and exporting goods at border.
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Importing and exporting goods in Swaziland
http://www.savannahfreight.com/blog/2011/10/10/Importing-and-exporting-goods-in-Swaziland-.aspx
Import/export information from a freight service company
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WTO | Swaziland – Member information
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/countries_e/swaziland_e.htm
This site provides key information on Swaziland’s participation in the WTO. Swaziland has been a WTO member since 1 January 1995 and a member of GATT since 8 February 1993.
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Africa Trade Agreements – Africa Economic Institute
http://www.africaecon.org/index.php/trade_agr/view_trade_agreement/22/0/_/0
The Africa Economic Development Institute provides a full detailed list of Africa’s Trade Agreements with other regions, including Swaziland
Housing and Rentals
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Swaziland Accommodation
https://www.safarinow.com/destinations/swaziland/hub.aspx
Book online with 75 of the best self-catering, lodge and bed and breakfast accommodation in Swaziland.
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The 10 Best Hotels in Swaziland
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g293836-Swaziland-Hotels.html
Find 2,172 traveler reviews, candid photos, and prices for 13 hotels in Swaziland.
Travel
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Swaziland Travel Guide and Travel Information
http://www.worldtravelguide.net/swaziland
Expert Swaziland travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Swaziland.
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Swaziland Tourism
http://www.thekingdomofswaziland.com/
Despite being the smallest country in the Southern hemisphere, Swaziland more than makes up for its lack of size with a hugely diverse range of attractions and activities.