Although Section 247 of the Companies Act requires companies to keep a register of its directors, including their names, nationality, and usual residential address, it does not state whether any of the directors are required to reside in the country. However, Section 485 of the Act mandates foreign companies operating in Sierra Leone to submit some documents/information, which includes, among other things, the name, address and occupation of the person authorised to manage the company in Sierra Leone; and the names and addresses of one or more persons resident in Sierra Leone authorised to accept on behalf of the company service of process and any notices required to be served on the company. The provisions of Section 485 suggest that an officer or a representative of the company is required to be resident in Sierra Leone.
In addition, Section 14 of the Companies Regulations of 2015 provides that foreign nationals may hold equity in any private business enterprise and undertake any type of business in Sierra Leone, but foreign nationals serving as executive directors shall submit to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) residence and work permit before undertaking, in part or whole, any business enterprise in Sierra Leone. The need to submit residence and work permits to the CAC suggests they are expected to be resident in the country.

Sierra Leone is not a party to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Government Procurement (GPA) nor does it have observer status.

Sections 32-33 of the Sierra Leone Local Content Agency Act gives special preference and considerations to service agencies located in Sierra Leone and owned by citizens for projects and activities covered by the Act. Similarly, materials, products or goods made in Sierra Leone shall be given first consideration where the quality and timely delivery of such materials, products or goods are comparable to those available internationally.

Section 40 of the Public Procurement Act requires the procuring entity to employ international competitive bidding procedures only when the estimated contract amount is higher than the value threshold specified in the First Schedule. This may also be used only when the goods, works or services are not available under competitive price and other conditions from three or more suppliers in Sierra Leone. An international competitive bidding shall be held when the estimated value of the procurement exceeds the thresholds in the First Schedule of the Public Procurement Act, namely:
- Le 600 Million (USD 30,400 approx.): In the case of contracts for the procurement of goods;
- Le 900 Million (USD 45,600 approx.): In the case of contracts for the procurement of works;
- Le 600 million (USD 30,400 approx.): In the case of contracts for the procurement of services.

Section 36 of the Public Procurement Act empowers the contracting entity to grant margin of preference to enhance the advantage of domestic suppliers, contractors and goods. The margin of preference is to be calculated in accordance with the regulations and reflected in the record of the procurement processes, and is subject to the authorisation of the National Public Procurement Authority. Regulation 75 of the Public Procurement Regulations clarifies that the percentage of preference in schemes issued by the Authority must be between 5% and 12%.

The Sierra Leone Local Content Agency Act, 2016 provides for first consideration to be given to Sierra Leonean companies bidding for procuring materials, products and goods for ministries, departments and agencies, provided the companies comply with the requirements stipulated in the National Public Procurement Act 2004 (now repealed by the Public Procurement Act of 2016). Donor agencies, international and local non-governmental organisations and other entities are also to give first consideration to Sierra Leonean companies for the procurement of materials, products and goods.

Senegal is not a signatory of the 1996 World Trade Organization (WTO) Information Technology Agreement (ITA) nor the 2015 expansion (ITA II).

Seychelles has not adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Signatures.

Seychelles has not signed the United Nations (UN) Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts.

Seychelles has adopted national legislation based on or influenced by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) Model Law on Electronic Commerce.

The Fair Trading Act (Part IV), Cybercrimes and Other Related Crimes Act (Section 4), and the Electronic Transactions Act (Part III) provide a comprehensive consumer protection framework that applies to online transactions.

According to Art. 3 of the Custom Management Regulations, goods imported into Seychelles through the post or courier, whose value is below SCR 3000 (approx. USD 220) shall be exempted from customs duty, provided that the consignment of goods imported is for the personal and exclusive consumption or use of the consignee.

It is reported that voluntary certification is recommended, and in-country testing is not mandatory. It is further reported that self-certification is allowed, and it is recommended to make the homologation in the Department of Information Communications Technology.

The Customs Management (Prohibited and Restricted Goods) Regulations restrict the importation of Radio Communication Equipments HS Code 8525.5010 to 8525.6000 without a written prior approval of the Department of Information and Communications Technology.