Growth is projected to fall to 3.8% in 2016 as recession continues in the Russian Federation and activity remains weak in other trading partners, then recover slightly to 4.0% in 2017.

Tajikistan has one of the lowest per capita GDPs among the 15 former Soviet republics. The 1992-1997 civil war severely damaged an already weak economic infrastructure and caused a sharp decline in industrial and agricultural production. 

A reort on the investment climate (2015) in Tajikistan from the US Department of State

The difficult environment for doing business in Tajikistan, as well as obstacles to foreign direct investment, have discouraged private investment and limited overall investment.

The 10 steps to incorporate in Tajikistan

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

A listing of the four company structures and a comparison of the merits of each.

In the long-term, the Tajikistan Personal Income Tax Rate is projected to trend around 13.00 percent in 2020, according to our econometric models.

The Sales Tax Rate in Tajikistan stands at 20 percent.

This site provies a tax table for Tajikistan including VAT

From 1 January 2015, CIT is computed by applying the statutory 24% rate to taxable income

The Personal Income Tax Rate in Tajikistan stands at 13 percent.

See “Entry, Exit & Visa Requirements” on this site

On line visa service for Tajikistan

Tips on getting to and getting around Tajikistan from real travelers and locals.

Including Badakhshan Auto-stand, Airport Ticket Office, Tajik Air Main Office there are over 28 transport options.

Of all the former Soviet republics, Tajikistan’s telecommunications infrastructure was arguably the least developed. With a telecom network that was near total collapse, the government has had the daunting task of bringing it up to modern standards. 

Tajikistan’s mobile sector has been growing strongly for over a decade and is the standout feature of the country’s telecom industry. 

This site provides selected key provisions of the labor code

Current news items on labor law in Tajikistan

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 Tajikistan.

This site provides selected key provisions of the labor code

The climate of Tajikistan is moderate, sharp continental and dry. It is subtropical in low valleys, and cold in high mountains. 

In general, Tajikistan’s climate is continental, subtropical, and semiarid, with some desert areas. The climate changes drastically according to elevation

Latest travel advice for Tajikistan including safety and security, entry requirements, travel warnings and health

If you’re travelling to Tajikistan, our up-to-date travel advice gives you practical tips on emergency contacts, security, climate and other essential information.

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

This site provides a graphic comparison of prices in Tajikistan versus other countries of the world

Brief observations on business etiquette in Tajikistan

A commentary on the people and customs of Tajikistan including etiquette

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This site provides the demographic features of the population ofTajikistan, including population growth, population density, ethnicity

The Tajikistan education system generally speaking receives a failing grade among reviewers, although there are plans in place to reverse the trends that followed the final years of Soviet occupation

For the last 10 years the literacy level in Tajikistan has been significantly increased. Supported by local government The Ministry of Education pays much attention to make favorable and convenient conditions for providing better education.

Tajikistan holidays 2016, bank holidays, national holidays, official holiday calendar, religious festivals and celebrations for the year 2016

Tajikistan 2016 / 2017 Public olidays, BankHolidays, Government Holidays, School Holidays, Festivals

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

Information from the US Department of Commerce on selected import goods

This site provides key information on Tajikistan’s participation in the WTO. Tajikistan has been a member of WTO since 2 March 2013.

China is among the three largest trade partners of Tajikistan

A guide to apartment rentals in several cities in Tajikistan

Find 803 traveler reviews, 650 candid photos, and prices for 16 hotels in Dushanbe, Tajikistan.

Expert Tajikistan travel guide including detailed information about everything you need to know about Tajikistan.

TripAdvisor has 4,033 reviews of Tajikistan Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Tajikistan resource.