Lebanese Business Law

Reference Library

Resources & official links

Government portals, founding laws, and trusted references for everything covered in the nine modules.

Official portals

Ministry of Justice

Commercial Register and judicial services.

Ministry of Economy and Trade

Trademark, patent, copyright registration.

Invest in Lebanon (IDAL)

Investment incentives under Law 360/2001.

Ministry of Finance

Tax registration, VAT, and corporate income tax.

Trademark / IP Portal

Online trademark registration and IP filings.

Key laws referenced in this course

Lebanese Code of Commerce

The foundation of all commercial activity in Lebanon.

Law No. 126/2019

Modernization — single-member SARLs and digital registration.

Law No. 379/2001 (VAT)

Value Added Tax framework and exemptions.

Law No. 360/2001 (IDAL)

Investment promotion and incentives.

Decree 13955/1963 + Law 319/2023

National Social Security Fund.

Copyright Law No. 75/1999

Protection of artistic and literary works.

Patent Law No. 240/2000

Protection of new inventions and concepts.

Industrial & Commercial Property Law (1924/1946)

Original IP framework.

Tax reference

PwC Lebanon Tax Summaries

Plain-language summary of Lebanese corporate taxation.

Mattar Law — Company Registration Guide

Practical reference on the registration process.

Additional references

noueihed.net

Additional reference resource.

Disclaimer

This course is educational material designed for entrepreneurs. It is not a substitute for legal advice from a licensed Lebanese attorney. Before making formal decisions, consult a lawyer.