Professional services
in LibyaProfessional
services in Libya since 1974
Audit, accounting, tax, advisory, company formation and workforce solutions for local and international companies. Offices in Tripoli and Benghazi.Audit, accounting, tax, advisory, company formation and workforce solutions. Offices in Tripoli and Benghazi.
Selected clients
Energy & Oilfield Services
8 clients
IT, Technology & Electrical Industries
4 clients
Engineering & Industrial
3 clients
Telecommunications & ISPs
3 clients
Transport, Travel & Logistics
3 clients
Consulting & Professional Services
5 clients
Humanitarian & International Organizations
4 clients
Investment, Financial & Legal Services
3 clients
Investment & Real Estate Development
1 client
Banking & Financial Services
1 client
Established
1974
Supporting local and international companies in Libya with accounting, audit, tax and compliance.
50+
Years of operation in LibyaYears in Libya
2
Offices, Tripoli and Benghazi
10
International networks and partnersNetworks and partners
Accredited and registered in Libya
- Central Bank of LibyaAccredited office
- Libyan Stock ExchangeRegistered auditor
- Accountants and legal auditorsAmong the first in the register
- Insurance Supervision and Control AuthorityRegistered firm
Ahmed Ghattour
& Co.
Tax Audit and Advisory
Ahmed Ghattour & Co. is a Libyan professional services firm. Since 1974, we have supported local and international companies in accounting, audit, tax and regulatory compliance. Today we also handle workforce mobility and compliant hiring in Libya.
About Our FirmOur services
Twelve services in three families, for local companies and international groups operating in Libya.
Explore Our Services
Company & Legal
- Company Formation Company registrations and license applications.
- Market Entry & Soft Landing Entry plans, regulatory guidance and operational setup.
- Intellectual Property Trademark registration, patents and renewals.
- Legal Translation Certified translations of contracts and filings.
- Liquidation Services Company closure and creditor settlements.
Accounts & Advice
Doing Business
in Libya
Operating in Libya requires Arabic ledgers with revenue stamps, dependable tax and banking interfaces, and a workforce entry that runs through several ministries. We accompany each step, from the entry plan to the annual audit.
See the Full Journey-
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Market entry and company formation
Entry plan, choice of legal structure and company registration.
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Registrations, licenses and regulatory relations
Tax and social security registrations, licenses and follow-up with the authorities.
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Accounting, tax and banking
Arabic-language ledgers, revenue stamps, tax filings and support opening bank accounts.
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Hiring your team
Employer of Record, payroll and social security, visas and work permits.
International networks
& partners
Crowe Global
Member
A global network of independent accounting and advisory firms.
PrimeGlobal
Independent member
An award-winning association of advisory and accounting firms, recognized for its excellence in the industry.
GPSA
Member
An alliance of independent, internationally operating audit and consulting firms specializing in advising German companies with business activities worldwide.
Vialto Partners
Partnership agreement
A provider of tax and immigration services specializing in global mobility, with offices around the world.
Mobile Workforce Collaborative
Alliance
A global network of mobility service firms managing workforces and compliance for companies with mobile employees.
GTN
Member
An international tax advisory network providing cross-border expertise.
Our leadership
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Ahmed Ghattour
Managing Partner
Leads the firm and its client relationships across audit, tax and advisory.
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Mohamed Odah
Director of Admin & Financial Affairs
Manages the firm’s administration and financial affairs.
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Salaheddin Alashouri
Global Mobility Manager
Manages employee assignments, visas and Employer of Record services.
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Azzam Qineedi
Assistant Manager
Coordinates client requests across the firm’s teams.
LinkedIn
Insights
Practical notes on tax, accounting, workforce and market entry in Libya.
All Insights- Workforce & Payroll Employer of Record in Libya: how it works and when to use it
- Workforce & Payroll Work visas and permits in Libya: the six steps
- Accounting & Audit Accounting in Libya: Arabic ledgers, revenue stamps and audit readiness
Frequently asked
questions
Contact our offices
Yes. We guide foreign and local investors through company formation in Libya, with technical and legal support at each step, from the required documents to registration.
It depends on your business activity and on the licenses and permits it requires. Contact our offices to discuss your project.
Tax planning and strategy, return preparation and filing, VAT compliance and advisory, corporate and individual tax advisory, tax review and risk assessment, and payroll taxes.
Yes. We provide end-to-end support for market entry and soft landing in Libya, from the entry strategy and regulatory roadmap to operational setup and ongoing advice.
Yes. We process payroll monthly, calculate, withhold and remit payroll taxes and social security, reconcile each month and prepare annual summaries for employee and employer records.
Yes. As Employer of Record, we become the local employer of your designated personnel and manage contracts, payroll, taxes, social security and immigration formalities. You keep full responsibility for directing the day-to-day work.
We follow six steps: role and candidate validation, labor pre-clearance with the Ministry of Labor, entry authorization with Immigration, visa issuance abroad, arrival formalities, then residency and payroll setup.
Yes. NGOs, international NGOs and humanitarian organizations are among the sectors we serve, across our audit, accounting, tax, payroll and workforce services.
We audit your financial statements and test them against your accounting records, invoices, contracts and bank statements. Our audits can also cover your internal audit processes, your internal control systems and your compliance with Libyan legislation and regulator requirements.
It depends on the service. To form a company, for example, we need the proposed company name and business activity, shareholder and director identification documents, capital structure details and, if applicable, a power of attorney. Each service page lists what we need at each step.
Our headquarters is in Tripoli, at the Ghattour Building, 5th Floor, Al-Jamhouria St. We also have an office in Benghazi, at the Al-Salam Building, 1st Floor, 23rd of July St.
Contact our
offices in Libya
+218 92 092 0222 · Phone and WhatsApp
+218 92 092 0224 · WhatsApp
Sunday–Thursday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tripoli
Ghattour Building, 5th Floor, Al-Jamhouria St., Tripoli, Libya
Headquarters · +218 21 444 1004 · +218 21 714 4446
Get DirectionsBenghazi
Al-Salam Building, 1st Floor, 23rd of July St., Benghazi, Libya
Office · +218 92 092 0222
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