Stable Country
Safe place to operate a business and one of the safest places in Africa. It is a true melting pot where ethnic groups live peacefully and though Islam is the majority religion, it is a secular State. It is only in The Gambia that Muslims enjoy and celebrate Christmas even more than Christians. The country also boasts of an extremely low crime rate.
Competitive Labour Costs
Reasonable labour costs with huge pools of semi-skilled and unskilled labour force to train.
High Economic Stability
Investors profit from a liberal, market-based economy with little governmental interference, conducive investment regulations, sustained fiscal and monetary discipline.
Business Friendly Environment
Easy business set up process. Streamlined to avoid the bureaucratic red tape developing countries are known for.
West African Market Access
The Gambia’s membership to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) trading bloc ensures easy market access to over 300 million people.
International Markets
Efficient port services and customs. Strategic port location at the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean facilitating easy logistical access for import/export and to and fro neighbouring markets. Low import duties with duty waiver incentive scheme for GIEPA SIC and EPZL holders. Simplified administrative and business registration and custom procedures.