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Lebanon

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Population
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ISO 4217

Beirut

Arabic and French

6,854,959 (as of July 2020)

Lebanese Pound

LBP

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Economy

Lebanon's economy has been in a state of decline in recent years. According to the World Bank, the country's GDP growth rate has dropped from 4.2% in 2018 to -12.2% in 2019. This is largely due to the political and economic crisis that has been gripping the country since October 2019. The country's unemployment rate has also risen from 8.3% in 2018 to 25.2% in 2019. Inflation has also been on the rise, with the consumer price index increasing from 4.2% in 2018 to 8.2% in 2019. The country's public debt has also increased significantly, reaching a staggering 170.2% of GDP in 2019. These figures demonstrate the severity of the economic crisis in Lebanon and the urgent need for reform.

Taxation

The tax system in Lebanon consists of several taxes, including corporate income tax, personal income tax, value-added tax (VAT), and other taxes and fees. Here is an overview of the tax system in Lebanon:

Corporate taxation:

- Corporate income tax is levied on the profits of companies at a flat rate of 17%, with a higher rate of 21% for banks and financial institutions.

- Dividend payments made by Lebanese companies to shareholders are generally subject to a 10% withholding tax, which is credited against the recipient's personal income tax liability.

- Other taxes and fees that companies may be subject to include VAT, social security contributions, and various licenses and permits.

Personal taxation:

- Individuals in Lebanon are subject to personal income tax on their worldwide income at progressive rates ranging from 2% to 20%, depending on their income level.

- Social security contributions are also deducted from employees' gross salaries under the social security system.

- Other taxes and fees that individuals may be subject to include property tax, vehicle tax, and various fees for services.

Tax payment process and calendar:

- Lebanese taxpayers are required to file their tax returns annually by the end of April of the year following the tax year.

- The tax year in Lebanon is from January 1st to December 31st of the same year.

- Companies are required to make advance payments of corporate income tax in quarterly instalments, with the first instalment due by March 31st, and subsequent instalments due by the end of each subsequent quarter.

- Individuals may be required to make advance payments of personal income tax if their tax liability for the year exceeds a certain amount. Advance payments are made in quarterly instalments throughout the year, with the first instalment due by March 31st, and subsequent instalments due by the end of each subsequent quarter.

- Late tax payments are subject to penalties and interest charges.

It should be noted that the tax system in Lebanon has been facing challenges in recent years due to economic and political instability, which has led to difficulties in tax collection and enforcement. As a result, the government has been implementing various measures to address these challenges and improve the efficiency and fairness of the tax system.

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