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Liberia
Africa
Lucky Nomads World Index
53.61 / 100
0.30
Global rank
#200
Corporate tax
25%
Personal tax
25%
Lucky Nomads Proprietary Indices
22 scoring dimensions scored independently using a deterministic methodology built on primary sources and structured analytical inference.
- SafetyShield Index7.0 / 10
- Affordability Index7.5 / 10
- Entry Ease Index3.9 / 10
- Tax Freedom Index6.3 / 10
- WiFi Index4.3 / 10
- Admin Ease Index3.5 / 10
- Healthcare Index3.9 / 10
- City Comfort Index3.2 / 10
- WeatherComfort Index5.3 / 10
- Banking Index5.2 / 10
- GeoStability Index6.0 / 10
- Justice & Order Index4.6 / 10
- Quality of Life Index4.7 / 10
- Open Society Index5.2 / 10
- Flight Index2.1 / 10
- Environmental Quality Index6.0 / 10
- English Index6.4 / 10
- Wealth Protection Index7.5 / 10
- AI Access Index5.1 / 10
- Economic Openness Index4.7 / 10
- Market Depth Index4.8 / 10
- ClimateShield Index7.8 / 10
Country snapshot
- Capital
- Monrovia
- Population (approx.)
- 5,853,949
- Area (km²)
- 111,369 km²
- Currency code (ISO 4217)
- LRD
- Currency name
- Liberian dollar
- Main airport IATA code
- ROB
- Airport name
- Roberts International Airport
General facts
- Minimum monthly cost
- From $1,164/month
- Main languages
- English
- Jurisdiction type
- Country
- Region
- Africa
- Web TLD
- .lr
- Phone calling code
- +231
Web TLD and phone codes are general references and can differ for territories or special numbering plans.
Tax system
- Marginal CIT (corporate income tax)
- 25%Very highWorldwide
- Marginal PIT (personal income tax)
- 25%ModerateWorldwide
Corporate taxation basis: Worldwide. The country generally taxes worldwide income of resident companies.
Resident companies are taxed on worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed only on Liberia-source income. Statutory exemption under Revenue Code Sections 801(b), 801(c) and 804(b) for Non-Resident Domestic Entities and Liberian flag shipping entities, conditional on no business or real estate in Liberia and no beneficial ownership by Liberian taxpayers.
25% standard CIT on resident company net profits. A 2% minimum alternative tax applies on gross turnover where standard CIT would be lower. Mining and petroleum companies are taxed at 30%, with concessionary stabilised rates available under Revenue Code Section 17.
Personal income tax basis. Worldwide. Resident individuals are generally taxable on their worldwide income, subject to relief under applicable tax treaties.
Resident natural persons are taxed on worldwide income. Tax residency for individuals is triggered by physical presence above 183 days per year under the Revenue Code of Liberia. No special expat, non-dom, or HNWI regime is available.
Progressive 0% to 25% for resident individuals. The 25% top rate applies on annual income above (approximately USD 4,400 at the September 2025 exchange rate). Personal allowance of . Non-resident individuals are taxed at a flat 20% on Liberia-source income.
Tax percentages here are editorial reference figures for comparison, not individualized tax advice.
Special tax regimes
For companies
Non-Resident Domestic Entity (NRDE) Offshore Corporate Regime
AvailableStatutory corporate income tax exemption granted to Non-Resident Domestic Entities incorporated under the Associations Law of Liberia (Title 5), and…
You either qualify for Liberia's special tax regimes, or you don't. GeoCompass determines your eligibility, highlights the applicable conditions, and helps estimate your potential tax exposure.
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Overview
- Citizenship by investment
Not currently available
- Residence by investment
Not currently available
- Remote work visa (digital nomad visa)
Not currently available
Programmes
Liberia lists several residency and mobility routes across work (employer sponsored) and work (self sponsored). Lucky Nomads tracks these programmes as editorial reference points. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass against your exact profile.
3 programmes listed · 3 are marked available in our editorial review
Work (employer sponsored)
1 programmeEmployer-linked permits and skilled employment passes for hired professionals.
- Available
Work Permit (Category A, Formal Sector)
Work (self sponsored)
2 programmesSelf-sponsored work or freelance routes where you qualify without a local employer.
- Available
Liberia Resident Permit
- Available
Work Permit (Category B, ECOWAS Informal Sector)
Not all residency routes are accessible. Some require minimum income, investment thresholds, local substance, or strict eligibility conditions. GeoCompass evaluates which options you can actually secure in Liberia.
Evaluate my residency optionsVisa and programme labels reflect editorial research, not individualized legal advice. Thresholds, documents, and personal eligibility are evaluated in GeoCompass. Always confirm rules with official government sources before you plan a move.
Dimensions breakdown
Strongest dimensions
- ClimateShield Index7.8 / 10Strong climateshield index
- Wealth Protection Index7.5 / 10Strong wealth protection index
- Affordability Index7.5 / 10Competitive cost of living
Weakest dimensions
- Flight Index2.1 / 10
- City Comfort Index3.2 / 10
Published ranks by index
One row per leaderboard we publish (the composite index plus each proprietary dimension). A rank appears only when this country is currently in the published top 10 for that list. Open a row to see the full ranking. Hover an index name for the same short definition as elsewhere on the site.
This jurisdiction is not in the published top 10 on any of these lists right now.
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