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Company registration in Liberia in 2026
A non-resident corporation under the Associations Law: registration through the official registry for $600, a $650 annual fee and exemption from Liberian taxes.
Liberia is one of the oldest jurisdictions for international companies and the world's largest ship registry, so Liberian corporations are often used for ship owning and holdings. A non-resident corporation does no business in Liberia itself and is exempt from Liberian income and withholding taxes.
By law, the official registry acts as registered agent for all non-resident companies. Standard registration costs $600 if the articles have up to 500 shares without par value or capital of no more than $50,000. The annual fee is $650.
How to register a company in Liberia: the steps
| Step | What happens | Timeline |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Form and checks | application and know-your-client questionnaire, owner details | 3-7 days |
| 2. Articles | general powers, shipping powers or an extended set; number of shares and par value | 1-2 days |
| 3. Directors | named in the articles (public) or in the organisation resolution (confidential) | together with the articles |
| 4. Registration | the registry issues the formation documents | usually 1-3 working days |
| 5. Every year | $650 fee, declaration of shareholding, owners, management and record-keeping | annually |
How much does a Liberian company cost in 2026
| Payment | Amount |
|---|---|
| Registration (up to 500 no-par shares or capital up to $50,000) | $600 |
| Annual fee | $650 |
| Mail forwarding (optional) | $150-300 a year |
Larger capital means a higher fee. The turnkey package is in the price table below.
Registration is $600, the annual fee $650, and missing it costs the company its standing
A Liberian non-resident corporation can be registered only through the official registrar and a registered agent. Mistakes cost more than the fees: the annual fee paid late, a capital level that makes registration more expensive, documents without an apostille that a bank will not accept, activity in Liberia itself that loses the tax exemption. We register the company, provide the agent, apostille the documents and handle the annual payments.
The cost of support depends on the capital and document pack; a manager will calculate it in the chat.
What companies can you register in Liberia
- A corporation, the most common form for holdings and ship owning.
- A limited liability company.
- A partnership and limited partnership.
- A private foundation, for family wealth and succession.
- A foreign maritime entity, registering in Liberia a foreign company that owns a Liberian-flagged vessel.
An existing company can be moved to Liberia from another jurisdiction without liquidation. The company is managed through the registry's 24/7 online account: filing documents, checking status and paying fees. Annual declarations of shareholding, beneficial owners, management and record-keeping are held by the registered agent and are not made public.
A bank account for a Liberian company
A non-resident company does not usually open an account in Liberia itself: the account is kept in a bank in the country where the business runs. The bank will ask for the certificate of incorporation, articles, the resolution appointing directors, the agent's certificate of incumbency and a certificate of good standing, plus beneficial owner and source of funds details. We prepare this pack together with registration so the account can be opened straight away.
Why registration gets delayed
- The questionnaire is incomplete: ultimate owners or source of funds are missing.
- The name duplicates an existing one.
- The activity needs a licence, such as shipping, and vessel documents are not ready.
Fees
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Company registration - Base package | $2 900 |
| Company registration - Package with nominee service | $5 600 |
| Company registration - Package with bank pre-approval | $6 900 |
| Legal support of the company, per year | $2 000 |
| Nominee director | $1 600 |
| Nominee shareholder | $1 200 |
| Apostilled set of documents | from $810 |
| Courier delivery (DHL/TNT) | $550 |
| Compliance fee - standard rate | $550 |
| Compliance fee - additional individual | $330 |
| Compliance fee - additional entity (Murblz client) | $330 |
| Compliance fee - additional entity (non-Murblz client) | $440 |
| Compliance fee - High Risk category | $770 |
| Signing of documents | $220 |
We will calculate online the cost of registering and running your company for the first year.
See also
Business account · Personal account · Investment property
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