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Office of the Administrator and Registrar General

Business name registration

Biznɛs nem rejistreshɔn

Who this is for

Any person or group registering a business name to trade in Sierra Leone.

What to bring

  • National ID card of the proprietororiginal · 1 copy · from NCRA
  • Proposed business name and nature of business
  • Business address

What to do

  1. Search whether the proposed name is available.at OARG, Freetown
  2. Complete the business name registration form.at OARG, Freetown
  3. Submit the form with your ID.at OARG, Freetown
  4. Collect the certificate of registration.at OARG, Freetown

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Sources

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Last verified 2026-08-29

Business name registration · SaloneGov