The Parliament of Sierra Leone’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has issued a public summons to 41 defaulting taxpayers with outstanding Goods and Services Tax (GST) arrears for the financial year 2021.
In a notice released on Saturday, the PAC invoked Section 90 of the Goods and Services Tax Act 2009 and referenced a resolution passed on July 3, 2024.
The committee has instructed the listed entities and individuals to appear before them on Monday, August 12, 2024, at the Conference Hall of the Administrative Building of Parliament. The summoned parties are required to present proof of settlement for all outstanding GST arrears.
The notice stated, “Failure to comply with this summons may result in further enforcement actions as prescribed by law.”
The list of defaulting taxpayers are as follows:
1. Global Communication Consultant
2. Faris International
3. DHL
4. Amafodiate Enterprise
5. Associate in Infrastructure and Consultancies [AITAC]
6. Chami International Sales Corporation
7. Chicken Town [SL] Ltd
8. Dycar Vending Services Ltd
9. Escotel [SL]
10.F Soufan and Sons
11.Impex General Trading [S/L] Ltd
12.International Earthmoving Construction Company Ltd
13.Johnny Brothers S/L Ltd
14.Kaleone Group of Companies
15.Marco Construction S/L Ltd
16.Mercy Holdings Ltd
17.MIRO Forestry [S/L] Ltd
18. Moore Stephens S/L
19.Mr. Ahmed Nasser
20.Mr. Alie Jouni
21.Mr. Alphatanue Jalloh
22.Mr. Anilkumar Chandwani
23.Mr. Jasuja Dinesh Jasuja
24.Mr. Michael Carrol
25.Mr. Mohamed Sow
26.Ndereh Trading Company Ltd
27.Neelkanth Construction Ltd
28. Nestpharma SL Ltd
29.Off Grid Power [SL] Ltd
30.Office World Group [SL] Ltd
31.Pearl Residence
32.QP SL Ltd
33.SDCO Company Ltd
34.AJIM Sabinus Lufei Zhang
35. Razouk Naaman
36. Mara Zaria
37.Sesay Kahota
38.IC [SL] Diplomatic Security
39.Amin Electricals and Electronics SL
40.Da-Flor Zinc
41.Integrated Geo-Information and Environmental Management Services Ltd
The Public Accounts Committee has underscored the importance of adherence to tax obligations, warning that non-compliance could lead to severe legal consequences. The Committee’s decision reflects its commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in the financial dealings of both corporations and individuals in Sierra Leone.
The PAC’s directive serves as a stern reminder of the legal responsibilities of taxpayers within the country.
