Tax and accounting in Papua New Guinea

Self-employed or running a company in Papua New Guinea: what to know

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How do I register a business in Papua New Guinea?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Papua New Guinea Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Papua New Guinea?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Papua New Guinea Corporate Income Tax Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Papua New Guinea Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Papua New Guinea?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Png GST Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Papua New Guinea?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Papua New Guinea Payroll & Social Contributions Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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