Location At 150 km from the African Coast, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, São Tomé and Príncipe benefits from a good strategic geographical location in the Gulf of Guinea, one of the richest areas of the African continent. Less than 2 hours flight from major African markets (Angola, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Gabon). A little more than 5 hours Geography Being constituted by two islands, Sao Tome and Principe is characterized by an unparalleled natural beauty. Marked by different shades of green of nature, it contrasts with a bright and blue sky throughout the year. About half of the islands are protected areas (30% in São Tomé Island and 50% in Príncipe Island - world biosphere reserve). Country with the highest number of endemic plant and animal species (S. Tomé 15.4% and the Prince 9.9%). White sand beaches and green and blue water. Elected among one of the 10 preferable holiday destinations. Country profile Area: 1001 km2 / 2 islands Population: 200,000 estimated Climate: Tropical humid, with average temperature of 28º and 25º for the sea, with two seasons of the year, the longest rainy season that lasts about 9 months of the year, and the drought that goes from June to September Capital: Sao Tome Currency: Dobras (STD); 1 EURO (€) = 24.5 Dobras (STD) Political system: Multiparty. Sao Tome has a stable parliamentary regime. Official Languages: Portuguese. English and French are used as working languages Time: (GMT +1) International Code: 239 Political stability 11th position in the Ibrahim Good Governance African Index 2017; 81/100 Freedom House Index Consolidated democratic regime 42nd out of 175 countries in in the Corruption Perceptions Index of International Transparency Social Stability Security and distinctive social peace in the region Medium Human Development Index Quality of life - 3rd African country in EIUnit Index Literacy rate - 97% of the young population (the best literacy rate among the PALOPs) Economic stability 2nd PALOP country in Economic freedom (Economic Freedom Index- Heritage Foudation); 36% in Internet access rate General and sectorial attractive tax benefit Average growth rate of the economy is 5% Duty free and quota free for US and USA (AGOA) APCI Why invest in São Tomé & Príncipe Invest in STP Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
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LocationAt 150 km from the African Coast, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, São Tomé and Príncipe benefi ts from a good strategic geographical location in the Gulf of Guinea, one of the richest areas of the African continent.Less than 2 hours fl ight from major African markets (Angola, Nigeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Gabon). A little more than 5 hours
Geography Being constituted by two islands, Sao Tome and Principe is characterized
by an unparalleled natural beauty. Marked by diff erent shades of green of nature, it contrasts with a bright
and blue sky throughout the year. About half of the islands are protected areas (30% in São Tomé Island and
50% in Príncipe Island - world biosphere reserve). Country with the highest
number of endemic plant and animal species (S. Tomé 15.4% and the Prince 9.9%). White sand beaches and green
and blue water. Elected among one of
the 10 preferable holiday destinations.
Country profi le Area: 1001 km2 / 2 islands Population: 200,000 estimated Climate: Tropical humid, with average temperature of 28º and 25º for the
sea, with two seasons of the year, the longest rainy season that lasts about 9 months of the year, and the drought that goes from June to September Capital: Sao Tome Currency: Dobras (STD); 1 EURO (€) = 24.5 Dobras (STD) Political system: Multiparty. Sao Tome has a stable parliamentary regime. Offi cial Languages: Portuguese. English and French are used as working
languages Time: (GMT +1) International Code: 239
Political stability 11th position in the Ibrahim Good
Governance African Index 2017; 81/100 Freedom House Index Consolidated democratic regime 42nd out of 175 countries in in the
Corruption Perceptions Index of International Transparency
Social Stability Security and distinctive social peace in
the region Medium Human Development Index Quality of life - 3rd African country in
EIUnit Index Literacy rate - 97% of the young
population (the best literacy rate among the PALOPs)
Economic stability 2nd PALOP country in Economic freedom
(Economic Freedom Index- Heritage Foudation); 36% in Internet access rate General and sectorial attractive tax
benefi t Average growth rate of the economy is
5% Duty free and quota free for US and USA
(AGOA)
APCI
Why invest in São Tomé & Príncipe
Invest inSTP
Trade and Investment Promotion Agency
TourismThe most preserved island destination for tourism in Equatorial Africa, paradisiacal beaches, surrounded by an exuberant and enjoyable nature all year round.Unique biodiversity in sea and land. The country off ers specifi c tax benefi ts for the tourism sector.
Business Opportunity Sun and sea tourism Hotels, Resorts and Similar “Low cost” Air transportation Nature Tourism and Ecotourism Farms network Redevelopment for tourism.
Other Sectors Production and bottling of mineral water Processing, preservation of tropical fruits and vegetables Processing and preservation of fi sh and other sea products Exploration of hydric and mini hydric network
Great Opportunities
FishingSão Tomé and Príncipe has a vast maritime territory, about 160 times greater than its land area, with several fi shing resourcesMost signifi cant species are large pelagic, swordfi sh, tuna, etc..
Business Oportunity Semi-industrial fi shing Fish Processing Fishing and exportation of shellfi sh and seafood
InfrastructuresThe strategic vision defi ned by the Government is to transform São Tomé and Príncipe into a hub for maritime and port services, providing services to the sub-region of the Gulf of Guinea..
Business Oportunity Construction and operation of a Deep Water Port Construction / Enlargement, Modernization and management of the airport Civil Construction - (construction of roads, bridges etc.) Construction of housing complexes Shipbuilding, repair and maintenance Port bunkering and handling
Key Sector
OIL EXPLORATION
International AgreementsMarket AccessPreferential access to foreign markets, especially the European Union (EU) and the United States of America, by the preferential treatment off ered through the EU, Everything but Arms and the US, African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA).Portuguese Speaking Countries Community (Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe and East Timor)CADFUND (China-Africa Development Fund)
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Trade and Investment Promotion Agency- APCICommerce and Investment Promotion Agency is the Investment Single Window in Sao Tome and Principe.The investor can express his interest in investing, attach the necessary documents for the formalization of his project.We have a service of attendance and personalized accompaniment to the investor. We support investors in their settlement process, solving bureaucratic problems among other public institutions.
AgricultureSao Tome and Principe has very favorable climate and soil conditions for agricultural development. Despite its size, the country can produce high quality biological products and compete in certain international market niches.Special tax benefi ts for investment in the agricultural sector
Business Oportunity Exports of organic cocoa / premium processing of cocoa and its derivatives Export of coff ee (Robust and Arabica) / premium processing of its derivatives. Export of organic pepper / processing, premium packaging Export of vanilla / processing, packaging and export of vanilla
DEEP WATER PORT FOR TRANSHIPMENT OF CONTAINERS FROM THE REGION
