Seychelles’ Digital Government Plans: What SMEs Can Prepare Now

A changing public-service landscape

Seychelles’ 2026 budget sets a target of digitalising 75% of government services by 2028 and provides SR 325 million for 2026–2028. It also outlines work on an Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS), a national government e-procurement system and continued development of the tax management system. [Read the 2026 budget document](https://www.finance.gov.sc/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-Budget-Assumptions-and-Objectives-of-the-2026-budget.pdf).

For SMEs, this is a reason to prepare for changes in how they interact with public services. Local ICT firms can follow relevant procurement information. It is not a promise that a particular service is already available or that a contract will be open to every business. The budget expected the e-procurement tendering process to launch during 2026; check official channels for actual notices and requirements.

Make your own records easier to use

Keep current copies of documents your business regularly needs, and agree who updates them. Check that the business name, registration details, contacts and bank details are consistent. Make sure staff know where approved versions are stored. For online forms or applications, record the submission date, reference number and follow-up requested.

A shared record can prevent a request being handled twice or left without an owner. It does not guarantee faster government decisions. Review access to sensitive information, remove access when staff leave, and keep a backup of essential records.

Local ICT suppliers should follow the process

The budget identifies support for local ICT firms as part of building domestic digital capacity. It describes the planned e-procurement system as a route to better transparency, audit trails and access to procurement information once implemented. Local technology firms can monitor official tender notices, understand qualification requirements and keep company documents current.

Before pursuing public-sector work, define what your team can deliver, including implementation support, data handling, security, maintenance and service continuity. Do not treat a general interest in digital government as a live procurement opportunity.

Choose technology around a specific bottleneck

A government programme does not mean every private business needs a custom app. Identify the task that takes too long, creates avoidable errors or leaves managers without information. Measure how often it happens and what the current process requires. Then compare a process change, an existing product and a custom solution.

For work spanning several systems, a connected platform may be worth assessing. Explore [custom platform development](/services/custom-platforms) or [digital transformation support](/services/digital-transformation) if you are reviewing those options. The budget sets a direction and describes planned investment; SMEs can respond by keeping records in order, tracking official notices and making software decisions around a defined business need.