MONROVIA, LIBERIA— The West African Union of Tax Institutes (WAUTI) is turning its attention to Liberia as part of renewed efforts to strengthen taxation professionalism and institutional capacity across West Africa.
A high-powered delegation from the regional tax organization is expected in Liberia shortly to engage national stakeholders, support professional development, and help enhance the operational framework of the country’s emerging taxation sector.
WAUTI, established by the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Ghana, works to promote excellence in taxation practice and encourage collaboration among nationally recognized tax institutes throughout the sub-region.
Spotlight on Liberia’s Emerging Tax Institution . The planned visit comes on the heels of President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., signing into law legislation establishing the Liberian Institute of Tax Practitioners (LITP), a milestone widely viewed as a turning point for Liberia’s tax profession.
In a statement issued Wednesday, WAUTI applauded the Liberian Government for creating the institute, describing the achievement as the result of sustained advocacy and dedication by Liberian tax professionals.
The regional body characterized the establishment of LITP as “a breakthrough,” praising members for their perseverance and commitment to advancing professional taxation standards in Liberia.
Strengthening Skills and Institutions During its upcoming mission, the WAUTI delegation is expected to meet government authorities, regulatory institutions, and professional actors to explore ways of strengthening Liberia’s tax administration system.
Central to the visit will be efforts to sharpen the technical skills of Liberian tax practitioners, encourage adherence to professional standards, and foster institutional collaboration to improve revenue mobilization and taxpayer services.
WAUTI also acknowledged the contributions of national stakeholders, including the Liberian Revenue Authority, whose support helped facilitate the creation of the new institute.
The organization urged members of LITP to embrace their new legal mandate fully and work collectively toward building a professional tax system capable of supporting Liberia’s economic growth and development ambitions.
Toward Regional Integration Reaffirming its commitment to Liberia, WAUTI indicated readiness to deepen collaboration with LITP, including supporting processes that could elevate the institute’s membership status within the regional tax community.
For its part, LITP has welcomed the planned visit, describing WAUTI’s decision to focus on Liberia as a strong vote of confidence in the country’s growing tax profession.
The institute noted that preparations are underway to convene meetings and finalize arrangements ahead of the delegation’s arrival, emphasizing that the engagement will help strengthen institutional operations while integrating Liberia more fully into West Africa’s professional taxation network.
As WAUTI sets its sights on Liberia, stakeholders believe the partnership signals a new chapter—one that places professional taxation at the center of governance reform, economic stability, and sustainable national development.