Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Libya (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Social security and payroll contributions | Social security contributions are payable by everyone working in Libya, including expatriates, computed on gross income and withheld by the employer. Personal income tax is also withheld at source under a PAYE-style mechanism. | |
| Employee social security contribution | 5.125% of gross incomeSocial Security Law No. 13 of 1980 | |
| Employer social security contribution (Libyan entity) | 14.350% of gross incomeSocial Security Law No. 13 of 1980 | |
| Employer social security contribution (foreign branch) | 15.375% of gross incomeSocial Security Law No. 13 of 1980 | |
| Public treasury contribution | 1.025% of gross incomeSocial Security Law No. 13 of 1980 | |
| Contribution base | Computed on gross income / gross salary; no published capSocial Security Law No. 13 of 1980 | |
| Social security remittance deadline | Withheld by the employer and payable monthly, within ten days after month-endSocial Security Law No. 13 of 1980 |
Social security contributions are payable by everyone working in Libya, including expatriates, computed on gross income and withheld by the employer. Personal income tax is also withheld at source under a PAYE-style mechanism.
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| Coverage of expatriates | Social security is payable by all persons working in Libya, including expatriatesSocial Security Law No. 13 of 1980 |
| Payroll income tax withholding (PAYE-equivalent) | Employers withhold personal income tax (5%/10%) at source from salaries and remit it monthlyIncome Tax Law No. 7 of 2010 |
| Social Unity (Solidarity) Fund | 1% of monthly gross salary, collected via payroll by the Tax DepartmentIncome Tax Law No. 7 of 2010 |
| Stamp duty on net salaries | 0.5% on net salariesStamp Duty Law |
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