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To register a business in Sierra Leone, follow these steps:

1. Choose your business type

- Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, or Limited Company

2. Reserve your company name

- Apply through OARG (Office of Administrator and Registrar General)

- Fee: Le 50,000 for name reservation

3. Register with OARG

- Submit incorporation documents

- Fee: Le 250,000 for limited company registration

- Processing time: 3-5 working days

4. Register with NRA for tax

- Obtain your TIN (Taxpayer Identification Number)

- Register for GST if turnover exceeds Le 350 million

- Free of charge

5. Obtain local council business license

- Apply at your local city/district council

- Fee varies by business size and location

You can start the process digitally on GOV.SL. Would you like me to guide you to the business registration page?

GST Registration Requirements:

You must register for GST if:

- Your annual turnover exceeds Le 350 million (mandatory threshold)

- You import goods commercially

- You supply taxable goods or services above the threshold

GST Rate: 15% on most goods and services

Exempt items include:

- Basic food staples (rice, cassava, palm oil)

- Medical supplies and healthcare services

- Educational services and materials

- Agricultural inputs

How to register:

1. Visit the NRA office or register online through GOV.SL

2. Provide your TIN, business registration documents, and bank details

3. Registration is processed within 2 working days

4. You will receive a GST registration number

Filing: GST returns must be filed monthly by the 15th of the following month.

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