WIDE RANGE OF EXPERIENCE IN REAL ESTATE, ARBITRATION AND ALL MAJOR BRANCHES
Part 4 of the Practical Guide to Lebanese Commercial Law — operations of the Joint Stock Company (board, auditors, general assemblies), dissolution and liquidation, and mergers and demergers (Articles 144–225 of the Lebanese Code of Commerce + Book IX), incorporating the 57 amendments introduced by Law No. 126 of 2019....
Read PostA practitioner-oriented English guide to the formation of the Lebanese SAL (joint stock company) and the financial instruments it may issue — ordinary shares, preferred shares, debentures — under Articles 77 to 143 of the Code of Commerce, as amended by Law No. 126 of 29/3/2019 and Law No. 75 of 27/10/2016....
Read PostA detailed exposition of the Limited Liability Company (SARL) regime in Lebanon under Legislative Decree No. 35 of 5/8/1967 — the concept and distinctive features, incorporation, capital parts and disposal, management, assemblies, capital increase and reduction, auditor, profits and dissolution, conversion to SAL, and criminal sanctions, with full coverage of the Law No. 126/2019 reform of 24 of the 35 articles (single-partner SARL, three-tier preemption ladder, five-year prescription on manager liability)....
Read PostA detailed exposition of the Lebanese Offshore Companies regime under Legislative Decree No. 46 of 24/6/1983 — the ten permitted activities, the prohibitions, the ten statutory carve-outs from the SAL regime (including the sole shareholder post-2008), the tax regime (full income-tax exemption plus an LBP 50 million annual lump-sum tax), with a chronology of the six amendments (1991, 1995, 2000, 2008, 2018, 2022)....
Read PostA detailed explanation of the Holding company regime in Lebanon under Legislative Decree No. 45 of 24/6/1983 — designation, exclusive object (5 categories), concentration cap, the seven carve-outs from the SAL regime, tax regime (exemption + LBP 50 million fixed annual tax), penalty for breach of object, and amendment chronology (1991, 1995, 2006, 2022) under Budget Laws and dedicated amendment statutes....
Read PostA practical guide to convertible bonds under Lebanese law — 19 articles of Legislative Decree 54/1977, supplementing the SAL financing-instrument regime in the Code of Commerce....
Read PostComprehensive comparative table of the four principal Lebanese commercial company forms — SAL (Société Anonyme Libanaise), Holding Company, Offshore Company, and SARL (Société à Responsabilité Limitée) — covering incorporation, partners and shareholders, management, statutory audit, accounting and publication, tax regime, and other obligations. Includes Law 126/2019 and the 2022 Annual Budget Law amendments....
Read PostLebanon is a strategic gateway for foreign businesses expanding into the Middle East. One of the most practical investment structures is setting up a branch office. This guide explains the legal requirements, registration process, required documents, and tax implications for establishing a branch in Lebanon. Legal Framework for Branch Registration in Lebanon Under Lebanese law, any foreign company intending to maintain a permanent place of business in Lebanon must register a branch with the Commercial Registrar. Before applying for registration, the company...
Read PostWhen handling international disputes, cross-border litigation, or enforcing a foreign judgment in Lebanon, conducting an asset search is often crucial. These searches are common in commercial conflicts, real estate disputes, and divorce cases, where verifying whether an individual owns property or company shares can significantly impact the outcome. This guide explains what information is publicly accessible under Lebanese law, what is restricted, and how long each step typically takes. What Information Is Public? Under Lebanese law, certain records are available for public access,...
Read Postشهد الإطار القانوني للشركات في لبنان تحديثات مهمة مع صدور القانون رقم 126 لعام 2019 الذي عدّل المرسوم الاشتراعي رقم 35 الصادر عام 1967. ومن أبرز هذه التعديلات السماح بتأسيس شركة محدودة المسؤولية ذات شريك واحد، ما يعرف بشركة الشخص الواحد، وهو شكل قانوني يجمع بين المرونة وحماية المسؤولية المحدودةإذا كنت رائد أعمال أو مستثمر تفكر في هذا الخيار، فإليك أهم النقاط التي يجب معرفتهاالأساس القانونيتخضع الشركة ذات الشريك الواحد لأحكام المرسوم الاشتراعي رقم 35/1967 وتعديلاته بموجب القانون 126/2019يمكن لشخص...
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