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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Sierra Leone VAT Calculator

Calculate GST for Sierra Leone: add tax to a net amount or remove it from a total. The general reference rate is 15%; special rates have their own conditions.

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GST: 15% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.

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Net price-
Tax amount-
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How to calculate

Add VAT: net price ร— 1.15 = gross price.
Remove VAT: gross price รท 1.15 = net price.

Calculation Examples โ€” 15%

Net VAT 15% Gross
SLE 100.00SLE 15.00SLE 115.00
SLE 500.00SLE 75.00SLE 575.00
SLE 1,000.00SLE 150.00SLE 1,150.00

Compare with neighbors

Country Std Rate vs Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone โ˜…15%โ€”
๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ South Africa15%=
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช Kenya16%+1%
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Egypt14%-1%
๐Ÿ‡ด๐Ÿ‡ฒ Oman5%-10%

Key facts

Good to know: GST: 15% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.

Official source

National Revenue Authority of Sierra Leone โ€” GST

Reference only. Verify rates and exemptions with the official tax authority before filing or invoicing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the VAT rate in Sierra Leone?

GST: 15% Standard; 0% Zero-rated: eligible supplies. Reference calculation for the ordinary tax system. Special rates require the conditions in the official source. Exempt supplies are different from zero-rated supplies; other levies and filing rules are outside this calculator.

How do I add VAT in Sierra Leone?

Multiply the net price by 1.15. For example, SLE 100 net becomes SLE 115.00 gross.

How do I remove VAT in Sierra Leone?

Divide the gross price by 1.15. For example, SLE 115.00 gross becomes SLE 100 net.

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Sierra Leone: one iframe, already set to the standard 15% rate. Free and responsive โ€” no account, no JavaScript library.

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