Lebanon
Remote's Lebanon employment guide will guide you through your compliance responsibilities. Note that Remote's employer of record services are not yet live in Lebanon. but you can pay contractors with Remote now.
- 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
You can pay contractors now in Lebanon with Remote in some currencies (talk to an expert now for full details).
Note that we are busy building our own entity in Lebanon to provide you with the best possible employment solutions for your employees, but our employer of record service is not yet live in this country.
To employ in Lebanon, companies must own a local legal entity in the country or work with a global employment solution. Developing the processes required to manage payroll, benefits, taxes, and onboarding in countries like Lebanon can get complicated fast, especially without localised expertise.
If you're looking to start hiring in a country like this, partnering with a global employment solution like Remote makes it easy for your company to employ workers quickly, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with all local legislation.
In the countries where we do offer our EOR services, Remote takes on the responsibility and legal risks of international employment so you can focus on hiring great talent and growing your business.
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 Labour 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 labour inspection
— all of which guarantee equal pay for equal work and protections against discrimination based on age, religion, gender expression, and race. Labour law provisions are enforced by the Lebanese Ministry of Labour 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 obsessed with helping you craft the best possible employee experience for your team. We are leading the way in practising “fair equity”, which means making sure employees everywhere have access to both the required and supplemental benefits they need to thrive (and that will allow you to attract the best local talent).
We are still busy building our own entity in Lebanon, but our benefits packages for all countries are tailored to fulfil the local needs of your 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
$39
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, localised contracts
Approve contractor invoices with one click or auto-pay
Transparent payments with complete visibility
Payroll
Consolidate your multi-country payroll
$39
per employee/month
Top features
Simplify: Comprehensive platform that integrates all payroll functions
Support: Personalised assistance with a dedicated team and specialists
Accuracy: Test runs and parallel pay runs before implementation
Compliance: Adhere to local labour laws in every country
Timeliness: Accurate and on-time payroll with labour 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