Ease of doing business in São Tomé and Príncipe 2019, by topic
In 2019, São Tomé and Príncipe scored 45 points in the ease of doing business index. The business environment in the country is not particularly favorable. Specifically, São Tomé and Príncipe's attractiveness was extremely low in terms of resolving insolvency, which obtained a score equal to zero. On the other hand, starting a business and dealing with construction permits was significantly easier for enterprises operating there.