What Can the U.S. Embassy do for You?

The U.S. Commercial Service at the American Embassy in Tripoli offers valuable assistance to help U.S. business export goods and services to markets worldwide. Entering into any foreign market can be tricky and Libya is no exception. While there are a number of opportunities in this market, there are also major challenges that need to be managed.

Through the U.S. Commercial Service office at the American Embassy in Tripoli, we are able to offer a limited range of for-fee services to help you identify trade opportunities and find local partner. For more information, please check services for U.S. companies below.

General Guides

• Business in Libya (PDF 284 KB)
• Contact list (PDF 42 KB)

• Services for U.S. Companies (DOC 40 KB) (PDF 40 KB)
• Background Note, U.S. State Department  
• Libya Summary, International Monetary Fund
• Consular Information Sheet
• General Information about Libya

Investing in Libya

• Libyan investment Board (PIB)
• Libyan Investment Authority (LIA)

Legal and Regulatory Documents

• Law No.(9) on Promotion of Investment* (PDF 152 KB)

*This is a Libyan government translation.  The law predates the revolution.  As such, it may change with little notice.

Tenders and Market Opportunities

• Tenders at Libyan investment.com

Libyan Service Providers

The U.S. Embassy in Tripoli, Libya assumes no responsibility or liability for the professional ability or reputation of, or the quality of services provided by, the following persons or firms. Inclusion on this list is in no way an endorsement by the Department of State or the U.S. Embassy.

Commercial Registration

• AL-KOUN For Commercial Registration
• Majeri law Firm- Commercial Registration
• Al-Shammakhi Firm for Legal Services and registration of companies

Accounting Firms

• Sultan for Accounting, Auditing and Tax Consulting
• Kanoun & Co. Tax - Management - Finance And Contracts Consultants
• Ahmed Ghattour & Co.

Legal firms

• Legal Information