The National Council for the Unified Economic Number has approved the commencement of pilot operations for the electronic issuance of the Unified Economic Number.
This move paves the way for the launch of the first phase of a national project aimed at unifying the identities of economic, commercial, and investment entities and activities registered in Libya, in implementation of Cabinet Decision No. 348 of 2026.
Emad Ashour, Head of the Media Office at the Ministry of Economy and Trade, stated to Libya Herald that launching the pilot phase marks a significant step toward upgrading the economic activity registration system. He noted that linking business owners' data to the government's digital infrastructure contributes to building a more accurate and up-to-date economic database.
Ashour explained that the first phase involves matching the economic activity owner's National Number with their registered phone number. He indicated that these measures aim to enhance data reliability and verify the identities of those engaged in economic activities.
The service for obtaining the Unified Economic Number is available free of charge via the "Dawlati" digital government services platform, enabling business owners to complete registration and verification procedures electronically in a simple and secure manner.
Ashour added that the significance of the Unified Economic Number extends beyond merely assigning an identification number to a business; it also creates a database that competent authorities can utilize for regulation, oversight, service improvement, and data-driven economic decision-making.
The project aims to establish a unified national economic database, develop regulatory and oversight tools, and enhance transparency and economic governance. It also seeks to curb the use of outdated paper licenses and the conduct of business activities under names or documentation that do not reflect the actual operator.
Ashour noted that the pilot phase would allow for system testing and the identification of observations as well as technical and operational challenges prior to a broader rollout. He called upon business owners to participate in testing the service and provide their feedback, thereby contributing to finalizing the system's readiness and expanding its implementation across various economic activities nationwide.