Libya's Commercial Registry Authority has resumed electronic publication of trade marks after an extended suspension, marking a significant step toward modernising the country's intellectual property system. While the 2026 Electronic Trademark Gazette now allows for digital opposition submissions, uncertainty persists regarding the publication timeline for thousands of backlogged applications and future gazette releases.

The General National Congress of Libya approved Law No. 13 of 2013, "The Political and Administrative Isolation Law", which precludes officials of the former Gaddafi regime from holding a position in the new government or parliament, as well as positions of leadership in various other institutions including the judiciary, universities, the military and the media.

All companies with an existing contract or order with GECOL must contact GECOL by 27 October 2012 to resolve legal situation of their contracts.

Libya Investment Libya is not only notorious for being one of the most stringent Middle East countries in enacting oil regulations...

Under the Libyan Civil Code, a Libyan tribunal is empowered to adjust or rebalance a civil contract to "restore its equilibrium" as a result of extraordinary or unforeseen events...

Recent civil unrest and violence in Libya raises grave political and humanitarian concerns.

On 13 October 2022, the Libyan Ministry of Economy and Commerce enacted Decree 944/2022 on the Participation of Foreigners

During the twentieth century, Libya enjoyed only nineteen years of peace. Of only eight of the nineteen years, Libya enjoyed the fruits of its oil production.

Tribunals, whether national or international, exercise discretion when awarding lost-profits claims since such claims involve complex economic and financial data.

The Libyan government is planning to introduce many new laws over the coming few months, and one of the most important being the new Companies Law.