Liberia Revenue Authority benchmarks Zambia's digital tax system ahead of VAT rollout

LRA officials travel to Lusaka to study ZRA's digital administration framework, signaling a push to modernize tax collection infrastructure before implementing new value-added tax measures.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-17 11:54 UTC · 1 min read

The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has initiated a five-day benchmarking mission to the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) in Lusaka.

The delegation aims to strengthen Liberia's digital tax administration capabilities and accelerate ongoing revenue reforms ahead of a planned value-added tax (VAT) rollout.

Similarly, the Zanzibar Revenue Authority reported a 41% increase in collections for the 2025/26 financial year, citing improved economic activity and administrative enhancements.

This move aligns with a broader trend across African markets where revenue authorities are leveraging digital tools to boost collection efficiency.

Recent Handelsavisen coverage highlighted similar successes in the region: Malawi's Revenue Authority exceeded its first-quarter tax collection target, a performance boost directly attributed to the implementation of a new e-invoicing system.

Similarly, the Zanzibar Revenue Authority reported a 41% increase in collections for the 2025/26 financial year, citing improved economic activity and administrative enhancements.

For Liberia, the adoption of robust digital tax infrastructure is critical to expanding the tax base and improving compliance.