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

Email: regdiv@registry.gov.sc
wpierre@registry.gov.sc

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/

angle-left Obtaining a business license

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

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