Sierra Leone | Budget Speech 2026

Sierra Leone | Budget Speech 2026

On 28 November 2025, the Minister of Finance, Ahmed Sheku Fantamadi Bangura, presented the Government Budget and Statement of Economic and Financial Policies for the 2026 Financial Year.

 There are no tax measures affecting payroll that were announced.

 We will continue to monitor developments and will provide updates should any payroll-related changes arise.

 The Budget Speech is available on the Ministry of Finance website. 

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