Strengthening tax compliance and closing potential revenue gaps remained at the centre of a joint assessment exercise conducted on Thursday, 13 August 2026, by key government institutions and SICPA across selected factories and businesses in Freetown.
The National Revenue Authority (NRA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Finance, National Petroleum Regulatory Agency (NPRA), and SICPA, carried out the assessment to examine compliance with the country’s Tax Stamp Law and reinforce measures aimed at improving domestic revenue mobilisation.
The exercise formed part of ongoing efforts by the institutions to ensure that businesses operating within the relevant sectors properly comply with tax stamp requirements, while identifying possible weaknesses that could contribute to revenue leakages.
During the assessment tour, the joint team visited several facilities, including Mackie Cement Factory in Hastings, the SICPA Warehouse in Wellington, LEONE Oil Company in Kissy, Rockcem, and King Production at Shell, Kissy.
At each location, the team assessed the application and compliance of tax stamp requirements, with particular attention to areas where businesses may face compliance gaps. The exercise also provided an opportunity for the authorities to engage businesses on their responsibilities under the law and the importance of maintaining proper tax compliance.
Leading the NRA delegation was Edwin Conteh, Deputy Commissioner of the Domestic Tax Department, alongside Moo-Usa Salia Konneh, Assistant Commissioner of the Excise Office within the Domestic Tax Department.
The Ministry of Finance was represented by Idrissa Kanu, Director of the Revenue and Tax Policy Division, while the National Petroleum Regulatory Agency delegation was led by Ansumana Samura, Director of Operations and Pricing. SICPA was represented by its General Manager, Maxwell Massaquoi.
The participation of the four institutions reflects an increasingly coordinated approach to tax administration, enforcement and revenue protection. By bringing together the agencies responsible for revenue collection, tax policy, petroleum regulation and tax stamp management, the exercise sought to strengthen institutional cooperation and improve oversight of businesses subject to tax stamp obligations.
The joint assessment also underscores the Government’s broader drive to increase domestic revenue mobilisation as a means of supporting national development and reducing revenue losses. Effective implementation of the Tax Stamp Law is considered important in ensuring that products covered by the law are properly accounted for and that businesses operate on a level playing field.
The institutions further stressed that compliance with tax obligations is essential to creating fair competition among businesses and protecting government revenue. Businesses that fail to comply with applicable tax requirements could undermine legitimate operators while contributing to potential revenue leakages.
Following the assessment, the participating institutions reaffirmed their commitment to continued collaboration in monitoring compliance, conducting enforcement activities and strengthening revenue assurance mechanisms.
They also urged all businesses and other relevant stakeholders to familiarise themselves with the Tax Stamp Law and fulfil their tax obligations accordingly.
The latest exercise is expected to contribute to stronger enforcement and improved coordination among revenue and regulatory institutions as Sierra Leone continues efforts to strengthen domestic resource mobilisation and build a more efficient and accountable tax system.