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Libya VAT / Sales Tax

Detailed vat / sales tax rates and rules for Libya in 2026.

VAT / Sales TaxLYD

Libya does not have a VAT or general sales tax system. The government has considered introducing VAT but has not implemented it. Import duties apply to goods entering the country.

Standard Rate

0%

Registration Threshold

N/A

How Libya VAT / Sales Tax compares

Libya’s standard VAT / sales tax rate of 0% is the 182nd highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 13.7% and Africa’s regional average of 15.2%.

Libya
0%
Africa average
15.2%
Global average
13.7%

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Libya VAT / Sales Tax FAQ