Seychelles - Business Taxation ID Number

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Procedure

1. Complete an application form: A business registration form is available at the Seychelles Revenue Commission office, Oceangate House, located in Room 2 at the ground floor. You may also download the form online, a link is provided under 'Documents to Use' section.
   The form must be completed by you or a registered tax agent. However, if you nominate a registered tax agent you need to write to the Seychelles Revenue Commission authorising the registered tax agent.
2. Submit application: Together with the completed business registration form, you should submit the following:
   1. A copy of your business license
   2. If a tax agent has been appointed, the name and address is required
   3. If a company, a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and the full name of the Public Officer and his/her NIN
3. After registration: SRC will notify you with your business Taxation ID number. The Taxation ID number should be used as a reference on all correspondences with the Seychelles Revenue Commission.

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Required Documents

• Completed business registration form
• A copy of your business license
• If a tax agent has been appointed, the name and address is required
• If a company, a copy of the Certificate of Incorporation and the full name of the Public Officer and his/her NIN

Office Locations & Contacts

Seychelles Revenue Commission
PO Box 50
Onion Mall
Victoria
Tel: 293737
Email: [email protected].

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Validity

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Documents to Use

Business Registration Form

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Instructions

Applicants must know the size of the business and what type of business they are registering:

• A business is a small business if the annual turnover is less than SR 1,000,000.
• A business is a medium business if the annual turnover is between SR 1,000,000 and SR 50,000,000.
• A business is a large business if the annual turnover is more than SR 50,000,000.

The main types include sole trader, partnership, company or trust.

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Need for the Document

All new business are required to register with Seychelles Revenue Commission within 15 days of commencing business. Employers are also required to register within 7 days of employing someone. Employment need not be full-time as it also includes part-time and even casual labour.

Following is a procedure on how to register a business and obtain a Business Taxation ID Number in Seychelles.

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Seychelles Revenue Commission

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