What Nairank Global does in Sierra Leone
- Company and supplier due diligence with the Corporate Affairs Commission, the tax authority and the National Minerals Agency. See supplier due diligence in Sierra Leone.
- Background checks on companies, suppliers and the intermediaries who present a deal. See background checks.
- Gold testing in Freetown and the provinces, with fire assay at an accredited laboratory. See gold testing in Freetown.
- Inspection of goods and stock before payment or shipment. See pre-shipment inspection.
- Document verification of licences and export papers with the offices that issued them. See document verification.
Registries and authorities we check in Sierra Leone
| Record | Held by | What it confirms |
|---|---|---|
| Company registration and ownership | Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) | That the company exists and who controls it |
| Tax registration | National Revenue Authority (NRA) | That the company is registered for tax |
| Mining, dealer and exporter licences | National Minerals Agency (NMA), under the Mines and Minerals Development Act | That the company may mine, buy, sell or export the mineral offered |
| Export documents for a lot | NMA and the issuing offices | That the lot may lawfully leave Sierra Leone |
Where our team works in Sierra Leone
| Area | Typical work |
|---|---|
| Freetown | Company background checks, document verification, gold testing, port inspection |
| Kono, Kenema and Bo | Visits to producing areas and dealers on request |
For West Africa as a whole, see gold testing in Ghana, Sierra Leone and West Africa.
How long inspection, testing and due diligence take in Sierra Leone
Times start once we have the company or supplier details and, for site work, confirmed access. A fixed quote is agreed before work starts; scoping is free.
| Service | Typical time |
|---|---|
| Registry and licence check (desk) | 3–5 business days |
| Full supplier due diligence | 7–10 business days |
| Enhanced investigation (beneficial owners, several countries, litigation) | 10–15 business days |
| On-site inspection or testing | Team on site within 48–72 hours after access is confirmed |
| XRF, acid and density results | Same day, on site |
| Written inspection report | Within 2 business days of the visit |
| Fire assay at an accredited laboratory | 3–5 business days after the sample reaches the lab |
| Urgent desk check | 48 hours, on request |