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SMALL INDUSTRY CENTRE

The Best & Quality Leather Products You Can possibly find in Papua New Guinea.

The PRODUCTION OF LEATHER PRODUCTS

SIC

Small Industry Centre (SIC) is a project Division of SME Corporation. SIC was initially established by the department of Commerce and Industry, and later transferred to SME Corporation. Its main purpose was to promote the development of cottage industries and appropriate technology transfers under various policies of the Go-PNG. Today it operates as a commercial leather production arm of SME Corporation. At present, the production facility at the SIC is employed in the production and commercialization of leather products within the domestic market to various categories of local clients. The SIC’s current flagship leather products include:
1. Cowboy hats
2. Leather sandals
3. Leather Wallets 
4. leather bags
5. leather belt, and 
6. Leather dog leads and leashes.

At this stage, production is mostly manually based and employs 14 staff. Although, the new shoe making machines were successfully installed in 2015 in a newly built factory in order to produce quality leather products, machines. SME Corporation has been negotiating with the Korean Supplier to have its representative sent to PNG to provide a hands-on training to the staff. To date, the supplier has not favorably responding to our request.  

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LEATHER PRODUCTS

Varieties of Leather Sandals

The sandals varies from size and design. Orders can be placed for custom design.

Hats, Belts, Wallets, & Leaches

Quality & Durable Products that can make you stand out and last longer.

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Frequently Asked Questions

SME Corporation is a government Agency under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and responsible for the MSME growth and development in Papua New Guinea (PNG) through various programs and projects.

There are two methods SME Entrepreneurship training is delivered.

  1. Flexible mode,
  2. Cluster groups;
    • out of school to general MSMEs in an organized group.
    • in school delivers to TVET and secondary schools.

To take part in the training provided by SME Corporation write to SME Corporation and express interest or enquire for more information.

To take part in the training provided by SME Corporation write to SME Corporation and express interest or enquire for more information

The K200 million SME funds funded by government, K100 million was given to BSP and K80 million was given to NDB.

BSP services its existing SMEs whilst NDB disburse loans to both existing and start-ups. All MSMEs are encouraged to enquire at BSP and NDB for more information.

The difference between Business Name (BN) and Company is that Business Name is a Sole Proprietor (Individual). It is simple to start, less expensive and more suitable for micro businesses. A BN is selected when carrying on a business under a name, no legal entity is created and there is no limitation on liability.

The Company Name is selected upon incorporation and creates a special legal entity, distinct from its owners.

Business Registration is done at Investment Promotion Authority (IPA)

After IPA registration, then register TIN with Internal Revenue Commission (IRC)