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Solomon Islands · Business Setup Guide

Starting a Business in
Solomon Islands

Choose your business structure below. Each structure has different registration requirements, costs, and ongoing obligations. Select one to see your personalised step-by-step guide.

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1 Business Structure

What type of business do you want to set up?

This determines your registration requirements, tax obligations and personal liability. You can hover over each option to learn more.

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Sole Trader

One person. Simplest to start. You and the business are the same legal entity.

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Partnership

Two or more people share ownership, profits and liability.

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Company

Separate legal entity. Limited liability. More formal requirements.

Please select a business structure to continue.

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2 Business Identity

What is your business called?

Use the name you intend to register. For sole traders and partnerships this is your trading name. For companies this is your proposed company name.

Business / Company Name *ⓘFor companies, a name search at Company Haus is required before registration to confirm the name is available.

Business name is required.

Nature of Business *ⓘThis appears on your Business Licence application and Company Haus registration. Be specific — e.g. "wholesale distribution of building materials" rather than just "trading".

Please describe what your business does.

Primary Industry / SectorⓘUsed by IRD and CBSI to classify your business. Select the sector that best describes your primary activity.

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3 Ownership

Tell us about the owner

This information is used in your business profile and will appear on registration forms.

Full Legal Name *ⓘMust match exactly the name on your government-issued photo ID. This is the name that will appear on Company Haus registration documents.

Full name is required.

Nationality

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4 Location & Contact

Where will your business operate?

This will be your registered business address and contact information. A physical address is required for registration.

Province / Location *ⓘIf you are in Honiara, your Business Licence is issued by Honiara City Council (HCC). All other provinces fall under MCILI provincial offices.

Please select a province.

Street / Physical AddressⓘA physical address is required for your Business Licence application and Company Haus registration. PO Box addresses alone are not accepted.

Business Phone *ⓘContact details are required on all IRD and HCC registration forms.

A contact phone number is required.

Business EmailⓘUsed for IRD correspondence and Business Licence renewal notices.

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5 Tax & Employment

A few final questions about your operations

This helps tailor your next steps. Note: Solomon Islands uses Goods Tax (on physical goods) and Sales Tax (on specific services) — not GST. Your specific obligations will be determined when you register your TIN with IRD.

Do you plan to employ staff?ⓘIf yes, you must register as an employer with IRD (for PAYE — Form IR9) and SINPF (for NPF contributions) before your first payroll. Monthly remittances are due by the 15th.

Yes, I will have employees

Estimated annual revenueⓘIn Solomon Islands, Goods Tax (Form IR3) applies to physical goods and Sales Tax (Form IR4) applies to specific services. Your applicable taxes are determined during TIN registration with IRD.

Will you import or export goods?ⓘIf yes, you must register with the Customs Division under MCILI for an importer/exporter code. Goods Tax of 15% applies to imported goods at the point of entry.

Yes, I will import or export

Will you sell food or alcohol?ⓘFood businesses require a Health Permit from the Ministry of Health. Businesses selling alcohol require a Liquor Licence from the Liquor Licensing Authority.

Yes, food or alcohol will be sold

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Starting a Business in
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