Published: June 12, 2026
MONROVIA — The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) is intensifying preparations for the nationwide implementation of Value Added Tax (VAT) in January 2027 by strengthening the capacity of its workforce through an intensive training program on its upgraded digital tax administration platform.
The three-week training, launched Wednesday in Monrovia, focuses on the enhanced Liberia Integrated Tax Administration System, commonly known as LITAS, which has been upgraded to support the administration of Value Added Tax, a major tax reform expected to replace Liberia’s current Goods and Services Tax system. The initiative forms part of the LRA’s broader modernization agenda aimed at improving tax administration, strengthening institutional capacity and enhancing taxpayer services through technology-driven solutions.
Selected employees from various divisions and sections of the authority are participating in the training and are expected to serve as focal persons and trainers within their respective departments once the program concludes. The sessions combine classroom instruction with practical exercises designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the upgraded platform’s new functionalities and operational procedures.
LRA authorities say the enhanced LITAS platform includes several VAT-specific features, including taxpayer registration, tax return filing, compliance monitoring, assessment processing, reporting and other digital tools intended to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability across the country’s tax administration system.
Making remarks at the opening ceremony held at a local hotel in Monrovia, Assistant Commissioner for the Medium Tax Division Sebastian A. Weah emphasized the importance of the training and encouraged participants to take full advantage of the opportunity. Weah said the successful implementation and management of the upgraded system will be critical to Liberia’s domestic revenue mobilization efforts and the smooth transition to the VAT regime.
He added that a modern and technology-driven tax administration system benefits both tax authorities and taxpayers by increasing efficiency, strengthening compliance and improving service delivery. “The implementation of this upgraded system is fundamental to the success of VAT and the broader modernization of tax administration in Liberia,” Weah told his audience.
Also addressing participants, Technical Focal Person to the Commissioner of Domestic Tax and Value Added Tax Project Manager S. Tunny Cooper described the training as a significant milestone in the LRA’s ongoing digital transformation efforts. Cooper urged attendees to view the training as an opportunity to acquire essential skills that will enable them to effectively operate and manage the upgraded platform. He said investments in staff development remain crucial to building a more efficient and responsive tax administration system capable of meeting the demands of a modern economy.
“The knowledge being shared represents the future direction of the Liberia Revenue Authority,” Cooper said. “It is important that participants master the upgraded system and help prepare others for the successful implementation of VAT.” The training is being facilitated by Mhamza Gantassi, a software developer with ArabSoft, the technology company responsible for developing the LITAS platform and implementing the enhancements required to accommodate VAT administration.
According to the LRA, the upgraded system will play a central role in the successful rollout of VAT by providing a reliable and efficient platform for taxpayer registration, filing, compliance monitoring, reporting and overall revenue administration.
The training marks another key milestone in the authority’s VAT implementation roadmap, which includes system modernization, taxpayer education, stakeholder engagement and institutional capacity building ahead of the January 2027 launch. Liberia’s transition to Value Added Tax is considered one of the most significant reforms in the country’s tax administration system in recent years.
Authorities believe the reform will help broaden the tax base, improve compliance and increase domestic revenue generation to support national development priorities. As the implementation date approaches, the LRA says it remains committed to investing in technology, workforce development and taxpayer support programs to ensure a seamless transition and strengthen the country’s capacity to mobilize domestic resources for sustainable economic growth.
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