Lebanon
Make employment in Lebanon easy. Let us handle payroll, benefits, taxes, compliance, and even stock options for your team in Lebanon, all in one easy-to-use platform.
- Capital City
Beirut
- Currency
Lebanese pound (ل.ل, LBP)
- Languages
Arabic
- Population size
6,859,408
Facts & Stats
- Capital City
Beirut
- Currency
Lebanese pound (ل.ل, LBP)
- Languages
Arabic
- Population size
6,859,408
- Ease of doing business
Medium
- Cost of living index
75.88 (2021)
- Payroll frequency
N/A
- VAT - standard rate
11%
- GDP - real growth rate
-6.7 (2019)
Lebanon has an incredibly rich history. Sadly, the past decade has been underlined by complicated geopolitical events and ongoing instability in certain areas of the country.
Lebanon is wedged in between Israel and Syria. This location has proven both a blessing and a curse throughout human history. Lebanon contains an abundance of ancient Roman ruins, historic churches and mosques, and snow-capped desert peaks.
The small Middle Eastern jewel has always been an intoxicating clash of cultures and the melting pot of the capital Beirut is a nod to the nation’s past. It’s usual to hear a mix of Arabic, French, English, and even Armenian and Greek being spoken in the streets. The country’s food, music, art, and architecture are all a reflection of this multiculturalism.
Once known as the Paris of the Middle East, Beirut is dotted with breathtaking beachside restaurants, beautiful bars, and a thriving nightlife. Equally, pockets of Beirut and the country are strictly conservative in direct contrast with this progressive part of Lebanese culture.
The country is a middle-income, service-based economy with strong banking and tourism industries. The multicultural nature of the population means Beirut is littered with a large community of expats and employers will find a haven of experienced and highly educated professionals with the capacity and intention to work remotely.
Grow your team in Lebanon with Remote
Want to employ workers in Lebanon? Companies hiring in Lebanon are typically required to either own a local legal entity or work with a global employment platform like Remote that can legally provide employment services in the country.
Remote can employ team members in Lebanon and keep you compliant. Remote can hire, onboard, and pay your Lebanon team so you don't have to set up local HR services in the region. Remote also makes it easy to pay contractors in Lebanon. now to get started or talk to an expert for more details.
Risks of misclassification
Lebanon, like many other countries, treats self-employed individuals or contractors and full-time employees differently. Misclassification of contractors in Lebanon may lead to fines and penalties for the offending company.
Employing in Lebanon
Workers' rights in Lebanon are protected by:
the Lebanese Constitution of 1926,
the Civil Code of 1932,
the Lebanese Labor Law of 1946 (amended significantly in 1962)
Decree No. 112 of 12 June 1959 regarding status of public officials
Decree No. 3273 of 26 June 2000 on labor inspection
— all of which guarantee equal pay for equal work and protections against discrimination based on age, religion, gender expression, and race. Labor law provisions are enforced by the Lebanese Ministry of Labor and its associated agencies and offices.
Common questions that could come up during the hiring process include the minimum wage, overtime rates, and guaranteed paid time off. Remote can help you offer a complete, competitive, and compliant benefits package to your employees in Lebanon.
Minimum wage
The Lebanese minimum wage stands at LBP 18 million per month, employers and their workers often negotiate rates on a case-by-case basis.
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Competitive benefits package in Lebanon
At Remote, we’re passionate about helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in developing globally competitive benefits programs. This means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive, and that your company has the localized expertise needed to attract and keep the best global talent.
Our benefits packages in Lebanon are tailored to fulfill the local needs of employees. Typically, our packages contain some or all of the following benefits:
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mental Health Support
Pension or 401(K)
Life and Disability Insurance
Fair Pricing in Lebanon
Contractor Management
Compliantly onboard and pay contractors
$29
per contractor/month
Top features
Only pay for contractors you actively work with
Work with contractors in 200+ countries and territories
Create, edit, and sign tailored, localized contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
Consolidate your multi-country payroll
$29
per employee/month
Top features
Support: Personalized assistance with a dedicated team and specialists
Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation
Compliance: Adhere to local labor laws in every country
Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labor authority reporting handled
Experience: Seamless payroll with easy access to payslips and expenses
Top features
Guided onboarding and offboarding
Employee profile and document management
Time and attendance (time off and tracking)
Expense management and reimbursement
Employee self-serve on the platform and mobile app