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Liberia (LR)

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Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD, L$)
Timezone: Africa/Monrovia (GMT+0)
Language: English


Social Security & Payment Modes

Setting Value
Social security scheme NASSCORP
POS payment modes Cash, Orange Money, Bank Transfer, Cheque

Academic Structure

Liberia's Ministry of Education system:

sERP Division LR Level Classes
Elementary Elementary Grade 1–6
Junior High Junior High Grade 7–9
Senior High Senior High Grade 10–12

Assessment Framework (gh_basic)

Setting Value
Assessment label SBA
CA weight 50%
Exam weight 50%
Pass mark 50
Terms per year 3
Term label Term

National Examinations

Exam Level Awarding body
WASSE (West African Secondary School Certificate) Grade 12 WAEC
WASSCE (West African Senior School Certificate) Grade 12 WAEC

HR & Statutory Deductions

Deduction Rate Body
Income Tax (PAYE) Progressive bands LRA
NASSCORP (employee) 3% NASSCORP
NASSCORP (employer) 6% NASSCORP

Warning

Liberian statutory rates are subject to the Revenue Code of Liberia. Verify current rates before running payroll.


Notes

  • Liberia operates on GMT+0 year-round
  • English is the official language of instruction
  • The Liberian Dollar floats against the USD; USD is widely accepted in commerce