Source-cited draft: company formation & entity choice for Sierra Leone (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Entity types and incorporation | Companies in Sierra Leone are formed under the Companies Act 2009 and registered with the Office of the Administrator and Registrar-General (OARG) in Freetown. The private company limited by shares is the most common vehicle for business. | |
| Common entity types | Private company limited by shares, public limited company, company limited by guarantee, unlimited company, sole proprietorship and partnership (business name)Companies Act 2009 | |
| Most common vehicle | Private company limited by shares (Ltd)Companies Act 2009 | |
| Minimum share capital | No mandatory statutory minimum for a private company; a nominal share capital is typically used on registrationCompanies Act 2009 | |
| Minimum directors | At least two directorsCompanies Act 2009 | |
| Company secretary | Every company must appoint a company secretaryCompanies Act 2009 | |
| Registration authority | Office of the Administrator and Registrar-General (OARG), FreetownCompanies Act 2009 |
Companies in Sierra Leone are formed under the Companies Act 2009 and registered with the Office of the Administrator and Registrar-General (OARG) in Freetown. The private company limited by shares is the most common vehicle for business.
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| Incorporation documents | Memorandum and Articles of Association plus prescribed registration forms filed with the OARGCompanies Act 2009 |
| Tax registration | Obtain a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) from the NRA after incorporationIncome Tax Act 2000 |
| Social-security registration | Register as an employer with NASSIT before paying staffNational Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001 |
| Incorporation timeline | Typically around 1–2 weeks once documents and name reservation are completeCompanies Act 2009 |
| Annual return | File an annual return with the OARG and maintain statutory registersCompanies Act 2009 |
| Financial statements | Prepare annual financial statements; audit required depending on size/type of companyCompanies Act 2009 |
| Local business licence | Obtain an annual business/trade licence from the relevant local councilLocal Government Act 2004 |
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