Obtaining a business license - Seychelles
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Quick info guide
Documents you need to register
✓ NIN
✓ Proof of Address
✓ Business Plan
✓ Planning Authority’s approved plan (if construction is required)
*Application forms are free of charge
Online registration: Click here to register online
Fees
o Payable fees range from SR.200 – 300
Estimated time to complete:
2 working days
Contact information
Registrar
Kingsgate House
P.O. Box 142, Victoria
Mahe, Seychelles
Tel: (248) 428 09 00
Tel: (248) 422 57 64
Registering a business in Seychelles
The first step required in order for you to engage in any business activity is to register your business with Registration Division as stated by the Companies Act 1972, and to have the appropriate license. The license is issued by the Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA), as stated by the Licenses Act 2010.
Exceptions to registering with the Registration Division
• Agriculture business projects or one operating in the agriculture sector, excluding livestock business projects, does not require a license to operate, but should register with the Seychelles Agricultural Agency. More information can be obtained on their website www.saa.gov.sc
• Foreign vessels should register with the Seychelles Maritime Safety Authority. More information can be obtained on their website www.seymaritimesafety.com
• Fishermen are activities related to fisheries business projects should register with the Seychelles Fishing Authority. More information can be obtained on their website www.sfa.sc
Additional information may be obtained on Seychelles E-Government Service Gateway on the following link: https://eservice.egov.sc/eGateway/
Obtaining a business license
The Seychelles Licensing Authority (SLA) was established in September 1984 and it is the body charged with granting, suspending, revoking or renewing business licenses. The role of SLA has evolved over the years in line with the political and economic reforms which have taken place in the country. The Licences Act, 2010 gives powers to the Seychelles Licensing Authority to:
- Grant;
- Renew;
- Refuse;
- Suspend or revoke business licenses.
SLA has five branches situated in various locations in Mahe, Praslin and La Digue as follows:
1. Head Office at Orion Mall, Victoria
2. Vehicle Testing Station, Bois de Rose
3. Green Corner Building, Providence
4. Horizon Complex, Baie Ste Anne, Praslin
5. District Administration, La Passe, La Digue
Head office
Orion Mall, 5th June
Avenue, Mahe, Seychelles
Tel: (248) 4283400
Tel: (248) 4224256
Providence office
Green Corner Building
Providence Industrial Estate, Mahé
Tel: 4283453
Praslin office
Horizon Complex
Baie Ste Anne Praslin
Tel: (248) 4283435
La Digue office
District Administration
La Passe, La Digue
Tel: (248) 4234483
Click here to download license application forms