VATGST Calculator for Liberia
A quick GST tool for Liberia: find the price with or without 13% GST, the tax amount and the share of tax inside a LRD price.
Liberia GST
GST rates in Liberia
Liberia uses 2 GST rates: a standard rate of 13% and a higher rate of 15% for specific goods or services. The standard rate is below the Africa average of 16.4% and shared with 5 other countries in our list.
Official source: revenue.lra.gov.lr. Rates checked October 2026.
GST examples in LRD
Common amounts with 13% GST added:
| Net | GST 13% | Gross |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000.00 LRD | 130.00 LRD | 1,130.00 LRD |
| 5,000.00 LRD | 650.00 LRD | 5,650.00 LRD |
| 10,000.00 LRD | 1,300.00 LRD | 11,300.00 LRD |
| 50,000.00 LRD | 6,500.00 LRD | 56,500.00 LRD |
| 100,000.00 LRD | 13,000.00 LRD | 113,000.00 LRD |
| 1,000,000.00 LRD | 130,000.00 LRD | 1,130,000.00 LRD |
Removing GST from gross prices
| Gross | Net | GST |
|---|---|---|
| 5,650.00 LRD | 5,000.00 LRD | 650.00 LRD |
| 11,300.00 LRD | 10,000.00 LRD | 1,300.00 LRD |
| 56,500.00 LRD | 50,000.00 LRD | 6,500.00 LRD |
| 113,000.00 LRD | 100,000.00 LRD | 13,000.00 LRD |
How to calculate GST in Liberia
Adding GST to a net price
GST = net × 13 / 100
Gross = net × 1.13
Removing GST from a gross price
Net = gross / 1.13
GST = gross − net
A common mistake is to take 13% off the gross price. That gives the wrong figure: the GST inside a gross price is only 11.50% of it.
Questions about GST in Liberia
What is the GST rate in Liberia?
The standard GST rate in Liberia is 13%, and a higher rate of 15% applies in specific cases.
How do I add 13% GST to a price?
Multiply the net price by 1.13. For example 50,000.00 LRD × 1.13 = 56,500.00 LRD.
How do I remove GST from a gross price in Liberia?
Divide the gross price by 1.13. For example 56,500.00 LRD ÷ 1.13 = 50,000.00 LRD net; the difference is the GST.
How much of a LRD price is GST?
At 13%, GST makes up 11.50% of the gross price (13 ÷ 113).