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Sierra Leone Capital Gains Tax

Detailed capital gains tax rates and rules for Sierra Leone in 2026.

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Capital gains are generally taxed at 25%. The gain is calculated as the difference between the disposal price and the acquisition cost.

Standard Rate

25%

Exemptions

  • Gains from the sale of a primary residence

How Sierra Leone Capital Gains compares

Sierra Leone’s capital gains tax rate of 25% is the 27th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, above the global average of 13.8% and Africa’s regional average of 14.1%.

Sierra Leone
25%
Africa average
14.1%
Global average
13.8%

Countries with a similar capital gains rate

Sierra Leone Capital Gains FAQ