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What is the company registry in Lebanon?
Ministry of Justice, Commercial Register / Investment Development Authority of Lebanon (IDAL)
Lazarieh Tower, 4th Floor, Emir Bechir Street, Riad El-Solh Beirut, Lebanon, P.O.Box 113-7251 (IDAL)
About Lebanon
The Lebanon Companies Registry is located in Beirut and was founded in 1926.
Lebanon officially the Republic of Lebanon is a country in the Levant region of West Asia. The main language of Lebanon is Arabic which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and French spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Lebanese pound (LBP). The population of Lebanon is over 5.36 million.
Lebanon Economy
The Real GDP in Lebanon is in the region of $65.818 billion with a GDP per capita of $12,300. Lebanon economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Lebanon are jewelry, cars, diamonds, scrap iron, gold.
Main Trading Partners of Lebanon
The leading export and import partners for Lebanon are:
Exports: UAE 26%, Egypt 7%, Turkey 5%, Iraq 5%, USA 4%
Imports: Switzerland 12%, China 11%, Greece 9%, Turkey 8%, Italy 6%
Lebanon Certificate of Incorporation
The Lebanon Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Lebanon Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Lebanon company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Lebanon register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Lebanon customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Lebanon Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Lebanon the relevant laws are:
Commercial Code of 1942
What information is free to view at Lebanon Company Registry?
There is very limited data in Arabic only.
Do you need to register / sign up at the Lebanon Company Registry?
No, you do not need to sign up at the local Lebanon register to order, obtain and download registered documents.
Number of Registered Companies in Lebanon
The number of registered companies is not Publicly Available in Lebanon.
Types of Companies in Lebanon
Businesses in Lebanon can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
s.a.l. (Societe Anonyme Libanaise): a form of a Lebanon joint stock company
S.A.R.L. (Société à responsabilité limitée): a form of a Lebanon Limited Liability Company
Partnership
S.N.C.(Société en Nom Collectif): Lebanon General partnership
S.C.S.(Société en Commandite Simple): Lebanon Partnership in commendam
Lebanon Holding Company
Lebanon Offshore company
Lebanon Branch of Foreign Company
Lebanon Representative Office
Can you order a Lebanon Apostille Certificate?
No, Lebanon has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Lebanon has not agreed to this Lebanon company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Lebanon Company Registry?
The Lebanon Company Register is in Arabic langauge only.
Lebanon Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Lebanon has 71 embassies abroad, as well as 82 consulates and three other representations.
Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, hosts 71 embassies, and in addition there are a total of 94 consulates and one other representation located in Lebanon.
Lebanon Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Lebanon. Our local partner is based in Beirut which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Lebanon including Tripoli, Byblos, Tyre and Sidon. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Lebanon Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Lebanon from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Lebanon Moody's rating: C (first obtained in 2020)
Lebanon Standard & Poors rating: D (first obtained in 2020)
Lebanon Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Lebanon Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Lebanon.
Lebanon Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Lebanon. Our specialist Lebanon skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Lebanon Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Lebanon Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Lebanon. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Lebanon Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Lebanon?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Lebanon?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Lebanon?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.