Tax and accounting in São Tomé and Príncipe

Self-employed or running a company in São Tomé and Príncipe: what to know

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How do I register a business in São Tomé and Príncipe?

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

How does income tax work in São Tomé and Príncipe?

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

How do VAT and sales taxes work in São Tomé and Príncipe?

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

What do I need to do to pay staff in São Tomé and Príncipe?

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

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