The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has highlighted its ongoing digital tax reforms and investor-focused initiatives at Liberia’s High-Level Diplomatic Investment Forum 2026 in Accra, Ghana.
The Liberia High-Level Diplomatic Investment Forum 2026 forms part of strategy to strengthen international partnerships, attract private sector investment, and showcase ongoing economic reforms.
It highlighted investment opportunities in agriculture, mining, energy, tourism, manufacturing, and real estate, emphasizing that these priority sectors continue to benefit from coordinated government policies to enhance regulatory certainty, improve transparency, and foster a more competitive and investor-friendly business environment.
The Authority, according to a dispatch, reaffirmed its commitment to build a transparent, technology-driven, and investor-friendly tax administration.
The reforms are designed to enhance tax compliance, improve service delivery, strengthen investor confidence, and support economic transformation by creating a more conducive environment for private sector investment.
Hosted by the Embassy of Liberia in Ghana under the theme: “Translating Partnership into Investment for ARREST Agenda,” the forum brought together diplomats from accredited missions to Liberia, government officials, business leaders, development partners, and members of the Liberian community in Ghana.
They explored investment opportunities, strengthened economic partnerships, and promoted sustainable growth.
The event also highlighted Liberia’s investment opportunities, fiscal incentives, tax regime, and priority sectors under the ARREST Agenda, positioning the country as an attractive destination for foreign direct investment.
LRA Assistant Commissioner for the Taxpayer Services Division, Isaac B. Stevens, said the Authority has leveraged digital innovation to modernize tax administration, improve service delivery, attract domestic and foreign investment, promote voluntary tax compliance, and create a more competitive business environment.
“The LRA is transforming into a modern, technology-driven, and service-oriented institution that supports investment, facilitates legitimate trade, strengthens domestic revenue mobilization, and improves the ease of doing business.”
Stevens said, the Authority’s digital transformation agenda has made tax compliance faster, simpler, and more convenient while improving transparency, reducing administrative bottlenecks and accelerating trade facilitation.
He highlighted the implementation of the Liberia Integrated Tax Administration System (LITAS) for electronic tax filing and payment, mobile money tax payment options, online processing of tax clearance certificates, and electronic customs declarations through the ASYCUDA World platform as some of the Authority’s key digital initiatives to modernize the tax system, improve service delivery, and make tax compliance easier for taxpayers and investors.
Mr. Stevens said, these innovations have enhanced taxpayer convenience, reduced processing times, improved operational efficiency and created a more predictable business environment for investors.
He further noted that the LRA continues to strengthen taxpayer-centered service delivery and implement progressive policy reforms to build investor confidence and support sustainable economic growth.
To further enhance the investment climate, Stevens outlined government measures that included targeted tax incentives for selected sectors and products, simplified tax administration procedures, and reforms designed to reduce compliance costs and administrative barriers for businesses.
He said, these initiatives have made Liberia a more competitive destination for domestic and international investors while encouraging greater investment in productive sectors of the economy.
Stevens reaffirmed the LRA’s commitment to implement the 2025 Tax Amendment Act, strengthen tax compliance, modernize customs administration, expand digital taxpayer services, and support the successful implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) as part of tax reform agenda.
Liberia’s Ambassador to Ghana, Musu Jatu Ruhle, said, the forum demonstrates Liberia’s commitment to strengthen economic diplomacy, expand trade, and attract strategic investment partnerships that will accelerate sustainable economic growth and national development.
She noted that the engagement reflects the Government of Liberia’s determination to deepen collaboration with international investors and the Liberian diaspora in support of development priorities.
The LRA delegation included Acting Communication Manager Jerry Laynumah Siakor and Junior Tax Education Officer Cathrine Saysay Tuah.
