The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has collected US$818 million in 2025, exceeding the approved national target of US$804.6 million by US$13.4 million.
The historic performance—the highest domestic revenue collection in Liberia’s history, was announced Monday by LRA Commissioner General James Dorbor Jallah during a press conference on the Authority’s 2025 revenue performance.
Commissioner General Jallah said the achievement reflects years of sustained reforms focused on pcompliance, modernization of tax administration, institutional discipline, and professional integrity.
“This is not just a statistical achievement; it is a clear signal that Liberia’s domestic resource mobilization efforts are strengthening,” Jallah said.
Continuing, he stated: “Public institutions, when guided by discipline and professionalism, can deliver results.”
Second Consecutive Year of Over performance
The 2025 outturn surpasses the 2024 revenue collection of US$699 million by more than US$119 million, marking the second consecutive year the LRA has exceeded its annual revenue target.
Jallah recalled that doubts were raised when both the 2024 and 2025 targets were set, but said the Authority has consistently responded through performance rather than rhetoric.
Achieved Despite Constraints
The Commissioner General noted that the record collection was achieved despite significant institutional and operational challenges, including limited financial, logistical, and human resource capacity.
“The LRA has had to do more with less, which makes this achievement particularly significant,” he emphasized.
He praised LRA employees across the country—from headquarters to ports, borders, and county offices—for their long hours, resilience, and dedication, describing them as “Liberia’s unsung heroes.”
Jallah also acknowledged the role of other government institutions and partners involved in revenue generation and enforcement, stressing that domestic revenue mobilization is a collective national responsibility.
The announcement comes as the Government of Liberia sets a record domestic revenue target of US$1.176 billion for 2026.
While concerns have been raised about the scale of the target amid global and domestic economic pressures, the LRA reaffirmed its commitment to its institutional mandate.
To support the 2026 target, the Authority plans to intensify reforms, including expanded digitalization, enhanced automation, stronger data-driven compliance systems, improved taxpayer services, and preparations for the introduction of Value Added Tax (VAT) alongside nationwide taxpayer education.
Commissioner General Jallah expressed gratitude to compliant taxpayers and encouraged greater participation from the informal sector, noting that broadening the tax base is key to easing pressure on existing taxpayers and ensuring sustainable development.
“Liberia can deliver,” he concluded. “And together, we will.”
The US$818 million milestone marks a significant step toward fiscal self-reliance and strengthens public confidence in Liberia’s revenue administration system.
