Liberia Increases GST to 13% Effective May 1, 2026, Following Tax Amendment Act

• Effective May 1, 2026, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate in Liberia increases from 12% to 13% for goods and services, except for telecommunications (remains at 15%) and exports (remains at 0%).
• Businesses must update billing systems and price displays to reflect the new 13% rate by the effective date.
• The Liberia Tax Amendment Act also introduces stricter tax compliance measures, enhanced enforcement, and penalties for non-compliance.
• The Act strengthens rules for taxing non-resident entities and introduces automatic annual adjustments in excise taxation.
• These changes aim to boost domestic revenue, improve tax administration, and align Liberia’s tax system with international standards.

Source: revenue.lra.gov.lr

Note that this post was (partially) written with the help of AI. It is always useful to review the original source material, and where needed to obtain (local) advice from a specialist.

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