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What is the company registry in Libya?
Ministry of Economy and Trade - Libyan Commercial Registry - جميع الحقوق محفوظة لوزارة الاقتصاد والتجارة / Libyan General Union of Chambers of Commerce - GUCC
Tripoli, Libya
About Libya
The Libya Companies Registry is located in Tripoli.
Libya officially the State of Libya is a country in the Maghreb region of North Africa. The main language of Libya is Arabic which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Italian spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Libyan dinar (LYD). The population of Libya is over 7.36 million.
Libya Economy
The Real GDP in Libya is in the region of $91.161 billion with a GDP per capita of $12,500. Libya economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Libya are crude petroleum, natural gas, refined petroleum, gold, scrap iron.
Main Trading Partners of Libya
The leading export and import partners for Libya are:
Exports: Italy 23%, Germany 15%, Spain 9%, France 7%, China 6%
Imports: China 17%, Turkey 15%, Italy 8%, UAE 8%, Egypt 8%
Libya Certificate of Incorporation
The Libya Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Libya Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Libya company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Libya register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Libya customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
What information is free to view at Libya Company Registry?
None but a Libya company extract/profile will include where available:
Libya Company Name
Libya Representatives
Libya Director and proprietors
Libya Current status (active/inactive)
Libya Activity / Type of business
Libya Registered Address
Do you need to register / sign up at the Libya Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Libya register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Libya
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Libya.
Types of Companies in Libya
Businesses in Libya can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
Libya Muscharaka
Libya Companies founded according to the investment law
Libya Foreign branch offices
Libya Dependent manufacturing facility
Libya Business partnership
Can you order a Libya Apostille Certificate?
No, Libya has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Libya has not agreed to this Libya company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Libya Company Registry?
The Libya Company Register is in Arabic & English language only.
Libya Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Libya has 113 embassies abroad, as well as 11 consulates and three other representations.
Tripoli, the capital of Libya, hosts 45 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 15 consulates and another representations located in Libya.
Libya Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Libya. Our local partner is based in Tripoli which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Libya including Benghazi, Zuwara, Tobruk and Misrata. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Libya Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Libya Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Libya.
Libya Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Libya. Our specialist Libya skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Libya Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Libya Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Libya. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Libya Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Libya?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Libya?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Libya?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.