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The National Revenue Authority (NRA) has initiated a series of corrective measures aimed at improving revenue collection and ensuring tax compliance within the Sierra Leone Customs.
In total, twenty-one strategies have been identified as part of an effort to close revenue leakages and strengthen the integrity of revenue administration.
A public notice put out by the NRA revealed key component of the measures, which focuses on preventing the forgery of Classification and Valuation certificates (CVCs), as essential documents issued by the Integrated Trade Service (ITS). The certificates are deemed critical in determining the accurate valuation of imported goods.
According to NRA, under the new system, NRA Customs Services Department officials would have direct access to those certificates, allowing them to verify that the quoted valuations remain unchanged before customs review.
The NRA believed that those actions would significantly enhance revenue collection. They stress that their efforts do not involve the imposition of new taxes, instead, they aim to bolster compliance and prevent leakage.
In the recent Finance Act 2025, the government clearly indicated that it is committed to improving revenue collection without raising taxes. The agency encourages the public to support the initiative by discouraging any attempts at under-declaring, misclassifying goods, or engaging in fraudulent activities.
The NRA expressed commitment to maintaining the integrity of its operations and its readiness to address any concerns from taxpayers. Through those measures, the NRA hopes to uphold its core mandate of revenue mobilization while fostering a fair and efficient tax system.
The public were urged to cooperate with the NRA in its mission, as the agency continues to emphasize its dedication to transparency and accountability within the national revenue system.
