Tax and accounting in Sierra Leone

Self-employed or running a company in Sierra Leone: what to know

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How do I register a business in Sierra Leone?

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

How does income tax work in Sierra Leone?

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

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Sierra Leone?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Sierra Leone VAT / GST skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Sierra Leone?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Sierra Leone Payroll & Social Contributions skill, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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