Lebanon: Ministry of Finance clarifies electronic communication procedures
The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has introduced new procedures for taxpayers to communicate with its departments electronically. The decision, dated 1 October 2025 (Decision No. 843/1), requires submissions via email for a range of tax-related
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Lebanon: MoF extends CIT, income tax deadlines for 2023–24
Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) issued Decision No. 899/1 and related measures on 29 October 2025, extending key filing and payment deadlines for corporate income tax (CIT) and income tax obligations for fiscal years 2023 and 2024. The
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Lebanon: Government tables 2026 budget law draft, introduces amendments to corporate income tax
Lebanon submitted its 2026 Draft Budget Law to the Council of Ministers, proposing wide-ranging reforms across corporate tax, VAT, customs, excise duties, digitalisation, and tax incentives, including stricter deduction rules, and targeted
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US: Treasury releases list of boycott countries
The US Treasury published a notice in the Federal Register regarding the current list of countries that may necessitate participation in or cooperation with an international boycott on 1 October 2024. The countries identified include Iraq,
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Lebanon extends deadline for 2023 tax filings
Lebanon’s Ministry of Finance has extended the deadline for filing various annual tax forms and making tax payments for the fiscal year 2023. The new deadline is set for 25 July, 2024. This extension applies to sole proprietorships,
See MoreIMF Urges Lebanon to Improve Revenue Mobilisation
On 15 September 2023 the IMF issued a report following consultations with Lebanon under Article IV of the IMF’s articles of agreement. The IMF considers that the lack of action on reforms has caused problems for Lebanon’s economy. The country
See MoreLebanon: IMF comments on economic and fiscal policy
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has held consultations with Lebanon under Article IV of its articles of agreement. A press release was issued on 14 May 2015 summarizing the discussions and IMF recommendations. The short term economic outlook
See MoreUS: Treasury Department republishes list of boycott countries that result in restriction of US tax benefits
The list of countries that requires cooperation with, or participation in, an international boycott as a condition of doing business has been republished by the US Treasury Department. The countries listed are Iraq, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Qatar,
See MoreLuxembourg and Lebanon Near DTA Conclusion
It was reported on 11 June 2012 that Luxembourg’s Economy Minister has recently conducted a working visit to Lebanon to promote economic relations between the two countries. During the course of his visit, the Luxembourg minister held talks with
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