The Coronavirus or COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably affected business activities and will continue to do so for some time depending on the sector. The uncertainty for those who are business owners has prompted the Seychelles Government and other authorities to intervene with the aim of lessening the negative impacts on them as well as the economy. These measures however are spread across Departments or Agencies and several businesses may get access to some but not all.
The Department of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development (DOIED) has therefore created an all-in-one e-guide entitled ‘COVID-19 Guide for Businesses’ in order to assist our Seychelles businesses to easily access COVID-19 measures and support systems that have been out in place. This interim guidance consists of workplace safety measures, Government support mechanisms including the Financial Assistance for Job Retention (FA4JR), specific sectorial assistance for Agriculture and Fisheries and other measures taken by the Central Bank of Seychelles (CBS). It is worth noting that this e-guide also provides information pertaining to capacity building programmes being led by the Enterprise Seychelles Agency (ESA) and the four steps to plan for business continuity which is driven by the Seychelles Investment Board.
All the useful links and contact details are also readily available within the guide which is available HERE.
Alternatively, members of the public are being asked to WhatsApp 2824018 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive their free copy.
