Source-cited draft: tax overview for Sierra Leone (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| The Sierra Leone tax system at a glance | Sierra Leone operates a residence-based direct tax system administered by the National Revenue Authority (NRA) under the Income Tax Act 2000 (as amended). The headline taxes are personal income tax (PAYE), 30% corporate income tax, a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST), and NASSIT social-security contributions. | |
| Tax authority | National Revenue Authority (NRA)National Revenue Authority Act 2002 | |
| Currency | New Leone (SLE / NLe); redenominated from old Leone in 2021 by removing three zerosBank of Sierra Leone redenomination | |
| Tax year | Calendar year, 1 January to 31 DecemberIncome Tax Act 2000 | |
| Basis of taxation | Residence-based; residents taxed on worldwide income, non-residents on Sierra Leone-source incomeIncome Tax Act 2000 | |
| Top personal income tax rate | 30%Income Tax Act 2000 | |
| Standard corporate income tax rate | 30%Income Tax Act 2000 |
Sierra Leone operates a residence-based direct tax system administered by the National Revenue Authority (NRA) under the Income Tax Act 2000 (as amended). The headline taxes are personal income tax (PAYE), 30% corporate income tax, a 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST), and NASSIT social-security contributions.
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| Consumption tax | Goods and Services Tax (GST) at a standard rate of 15%Goods and Services Tax Act 2009 |
| Social security | NASSIT contributions totalling 15% of basic salary (10% employer, 5% employee)National Social Security and Insurance Trust Act 2001 |
| Annual corporate return deadline | Within 120 days after the end of the accounting year (by 30 April for a calendar-year taxpayer)Income Tax Act 2000 |
| Monthly PAYE/NASSIT remittance | By the 15th day of the following monthIncome Tax Act 2000 |
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