Liberia Corporate Income Tax & WHT Calculator
Calculate corporate income tax under Liberia Revenue Code Section 201: 25% general business rate, 2% minimum turnover tax, and non-resident withholding tax (15%).
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❓ Frequently Asked Statutory Questions (FAQ)
What is the standard corporate income tax rate in Liberia?
Under Section 201 of the Liberia Revenue Code, the standard corporate income tax (CIT) rate is 25% on taxable net profit for general commercial corporations, partnerships, and enterprises.
What is the 2% minimum turnover tax in Liberia?
The Liberia Revenue Code establishes an alternative minimum tax: companies must pay either 25% on net taxable profits OR 2% of gross turnover/revenue, whichever is higher, ensuring tax revenue even if an enterprise reports accounting losses.
What is the corporate tax rate for mining and petroleum companies in Liberia?
Extractive mining projects (such as iron ore and commercial gold mining) face a corporate income tax rate of 30%, while petroleum producers are governed by specialized production-sharing contracts.
What is the withholding tax on payments to non-resident service providers?
Under Section 806 of the Revenue Code, payments to non-residents for management, consultancy, or technical services performed in Liberia are subject to a final 15% withholding tax (WHT).
How long can operating tax losses be carried forward in Liberia?
Operating tax losses can be carried forward for a maximum of five (5) consecutive tax years following the year of the loss. Loss carryback is not permitted under Liberian tax law.
Engr. Muhammad Shahzad
Verified West Africa Statutory Systems SpecialistChartered Systems Engineer and Fiscal Modeler. Specializing in statutory labor standards under the Liberia Decent Work Act 2015, Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) tax administration, National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) pension actuarial schedules, ECOWAS Common External Tariffs, and extractive mineral royalties.