Turkmenistan is largely a desert country with intensive agriculture in irrigated oases and sizeable gas and oil resources. 

An overview of the economy from the Asian Development Bank

Turkmenistan’s economic growth in the first half of 2015 was reported at 9.1%, lower than in the first half of 2014. Growth was driven by expansion in industry by 6.2%, construction by 12.1%, agriculture by 11%, and services by 11.6%.

A consultant’s 10 steps to incorporate a company in Turkmenistan

Branches of foreign legal entities are subject to a 20% CIT, whereas Turkmen legal entities are subject to an 8% CIT (or 2% CIT in cases where the company qualifies as a small or medium enterprise).

Current rates of profits tax are  8% for non‐governmental residents of Turkmenistan  20% of the profits for other legal entities  15% on dividends and other distributions to shareholders of legal entities 

The general PIT rate is 10%, which applies to employment income, business and professional income, interest, royalties, income from immovable property, and capital gains. The tax is generally withheld at source. 

The Sales Tax Rate in Turkmenistan stands at 20 percent.

Comprehensive Information on Turkmenistan Visa Requirements

Getting a Turkmenistan tourist visa is not possible withoutbooking a tour. Getting a transit visa might require a long wait, but you do not need to book a tour and do not need visa support (LOI). A transit visa allows for a visit of 3 to 7 days.

A guide to the best air and land transportation in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan’s telecommunications services are considered to be the least developed of all the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries. 

Turkmenistan’s telecommunications market in this poor and predominantly rural country is relatively small. Its telecom services were considered to be the least developed of all the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries when they took shape.

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

News items relating to labor law and regulations in Turkmenistan

The climate of Turkmenistan is strictly continental and very dry, since the country is not surrounded from an ocean. The summer is very hot and mostly dry, but sometimes local cloudbursts and thunderstorms can occur, which can sometimes be quite heavy.

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

Guide to travel, doing business, and studying in Turkmenistan – culture, greetings, gestures,etiquette, taboos, negotiations, gift-giving, and more.

This site lists the demographic features of the population of Turkmenistan, including population growth, population density, ethnicity 

Population statistics

Turkmenistan has an extreme continental climate: temperatures in Ashgabat vary between 46°C (114°F) in summer and -5°C (23°F) in winter

Travel and safety advice from the UK government

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A brief summary of primary, secondary and university education in Turkmenistan

A summary of the development of primary education in Turkmenistan

Turkmenistan’s complete list of public holidays for 2016 and 2017.

A listing of national, bank and public holidays

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

Import/Export profile of Turkmenistan

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223 real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelersand locals in Turkmenistan 

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