<img alt="" src="https://secure.intelligentcloudforesight.com/779425.png" style="display:none;">
Skip to content

Labor Laws in Libya

  • Annual Leave: 30 days
  • Maternity Leave: 14 weeks
  • Public Holidays: 12
  • Workweek: 48 hours per week.

Income Tax in Libya

Income Tax in Libya is progressive and ranges from 5% to 10%.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Libya

  • Libya does not levy a VAT or sales tax.

Social Security in Libya

In Libya, both employers and employees contribute to social security. The contributions are as follows:

Employer Contributions

  • Social Security: 3.75% of gross monthly salary.
  • Social Unity Fund: 1% of gross monthly salary.

Employee Contributions

  • 10.5% of gross monthly salary for Libyan entities.
  • 11.25% for foreign branches.
  • Contribution from Public Treasury: 0.75% for Libyan entities.

Work Visas Libya

The visas available to legally work in Libya include:

Work Visa

  • This visa is granted to foreign nationals who have secured employment in Libya.

Application Process

  • Applicants must have a job offer from a Libyan company.
  • The employing company submits an application to the Employment Department for work visa approval, including necessary documentation such as the applicant's passport and an invitation letter.
  • Once approved, the immigration department prepares the work visa approval, which is sent to the Libyan embassy in the applicant's home country for final processing.

Business Visa (Mission Visa)

  • While primarily intended for business-related visits.
  • It can be issued for single or multiple entries.

Application Process

  • A scanned copy of the applicant's passport's bio-data page.
  • Profession.
  • Estimated date of arrival.

Hire Talent from Libya with Global Expansion

Setting up a company in Libya can be expensive and complex. Global Expansion simplifies your entry into this market.

We handle hiring, HR, and payroll while ensuring compliance with local regulations, all without establishing a local entity.

Our Libya Employer of Record (EOR) solution lets you focus on your business growth.

Ready to hire anywhere in the world?

Grow your team the right way with
Global Expansion.

Request a Proposal
Associate Segment