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Talent Wiki – Lebanon

Your quick guide on talent and labor compliance norms in Lebanon

Capital

Beirut

Currency

Lebanese Pound (LBP)

Languages

Arabic, French

Payroll Frequency

Monthly

GDP per Capita

$6,107.45

Employer Tax

22.5%

Talent Overview

The Lebanese Republic, or the Republic of Lebanon, is in Western Asia. Lebanon has an economic freedom score of 47.3, thus ranking it as the 162nd freest country in 2022. The Republic of Lebanon has been improving its GDP per capita since 2022. The country is ranked 12th out of 14 countries in the region of North Africa and the Middle East.

Major economic hubs:

Beirut, Tyre, Tripoli

Skills in demand:

IT Engineers, Software Developers, General Managers

Leb Map

Local Universities

The top local universities in Lebanon are as follows:

Uni1 1

American University of Beirut

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Local: 1

World : 1002

Uni2 1

Lebanese American University

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Local: 2

World : 2122

Uni4 1

Université Libanaise (Lebanese University)

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Local: 4

World : 3674

Uni5 1

University of Balamand

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Local: 5

World : 3736

Salary Data

The average monthly salary of some jobs available in Lebanon are as follows:

Job Title Average Monthly Salary (LBP) Average Monthly Salary (USD)
Financial Manager 4,540,000 LBP 3053 USD
Information Technology Manager 3,670,000 LBP 2468 USD
Business Development Manager 3,610,000 LBP 2427 USD
Financial Analyst 2,970,000 LBP 1997 USD
Project Manager 2,740,000 LBP 1842 USD
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Talent Sourcing Tips

Top Local Job Boards:

Bayt, JobsforLebanon

Number of LinkedIn users:

1,018,000

Top Recruitment Agencies:

Amaken, Bayt

Employing in Lebanon

Employers must know the country’s employment laws, benefits, payroll, and taxes to hire employees in Lebanon. This section will provide the employer with the basics of what to prepare when onboarding individuals from Lebanon.

Employee Contract

The language of the employment contract must be in Arabic or French or a language understandable to both parties.

Probation Period

In Lebanon, the probation period is 30 days.

Public and Provincial Holidays

Date Name Type
1 Jan New Year Public Holiday
6 Jan Orthodox Christmas Public Holiday
9 Feb St Maron’s Day Public Holiday
14 Feb Commemoration of the Assasination of PM Rafic Hariri Public Holiday
25 Mar Feast of the Annunciation Public Holiday
29 Mar Good Friday Public Holiday
1 Apr Easter Monday Government Holiday
10 Apr Eid al-Fitr (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
11 Apr Eid ul Fitr Holiday (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
1 May Labor Day Public Holiday
3 May Orthodox Good Friday Public Holiday
5 May Martyr’s Day/ Orthodox Easter Day Public Holiday
6 May Orthodox Easter Monday Public Holiday
12 May Liberation and Resistance Holiday Public Holiday
17 Jun Eid al-Adha (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
18 Jun Eid al-Adha Holiday (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
8 Jul Muharram (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
17 Jul Ashoura (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
15 Aug Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
16 Sep The Prophet’s Birthday (Tentative Date) Public Holiday
22 Nov Independence Day Public Holiday
25 Dec Christmas Day Public Holiday

Employee Leaves

Type Of Leave Number of Days Mandatory
Annual Leaves 15 days Yes
Sick Leaves Maximum 90 days for employees worked for more than 10 years Yes
Maternity Leaves 10 weeks Yes

 

Payroll

Payroll 1

Payroll Cycle

Employees in Lebanon are paid in Monthly.

Payroll 2

Minimum Wage

The minimum wage in Lebanon is 675,000 LBP.

Payroll 3

Overtime Pay

The overtime pay in Lebanon is 50% of the normal wage for overtime work.

Bonus

13th Month Pay:

There is no statutory law for the 13th-month pay bonus in Lebanon.

Employee Benefits:

  • Annual Leaves
  • Maternity and Paternity Benefits
  • Medicare
  • Allowances

Taxes

Employer Payroll Tax:

Type of Contribution Contribution
Maternity and Sickness 8% (maximum 200,000 LBP per month)
Family Benefit 6% (maximum 90,000 LBP per month)
End of Service Insurance 8.5%

Employee Payroll Tax:

Type of Contribution Contribution
Medical Scheme 3% (maximum 75,000 LBP per month)

Employee Income Tax:

Annual Taxable Income Tax Rate
Up to LBP 9,000,000  4%
LBP 9,000,001 to LBP 24,000,000 7%
LBP 24,000,001 to LBP 54,000,000 12%
LBP 54,000,001 to LBP 104,000,000  16%
LBP 104,000,001 to LBP 225,000,000 21%
More than LBP 225,000,000 25%

VAT:

The standard rate of VAT is 11%.

Offboarding & Termination

In Lebanon, both employer and employee can terminate the employment contract. However, it has to be done in writing, and the employee must clear all the documents.

In Lebanon, the notice period is 30 days.

Any employee in Lebanon is entitled to severance pay for 12 months as End-of-Service insurance.

Visa and Immigration

In order to work in Lebanon, an individual must have a Work visa. However, the individual must provide the documents to support his stay, length of stay, and solvency. Also, the individual should provide the employment contract.

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