Tax and accounting in Lebanon

Self-employed or running a company in Lebanon: what to know

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How do I register a business in Lebanon?

The ways to trade, as self-employed or through a company, the steps to register and who you register with. Read the Lebanon Company Formation & Entity Choice Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

How does income tax work in Lebanon?

Who pays, how the tax is worked out, what you can deduct and when to file, including for the self-employed. Read the Lebanon Corporate Income Tax Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team. 2 more Lebanon Guides on this below.

How do VAT and sales taxes work in Lebanon?

When you have to register, how often you file and what you can claim back. Read the Lebanon VAT Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

What do I need to do to pay staff in Lebanon?

Withholding, social contributions and the employer registrations and filings. Read the Lebanon Payroll & Social Contributions Guide, written by Michael Cutajar and the OpenAccountants team.

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