Working in Lebanon for a corporation in France

Can I live in Lebanon and work remotely for a company in France?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. Are you a citizen of Lebanon or France?
  2. Are you authorized to work in France?
  3. Do you have a residence permit in France?
  4. Do you have a bank account in Lebanon?
  5. Do you have a visa for Lebanon?
  6. Do you have a company in France?

How can I open a bank account in Lebanon?
The easiest way to open a bank account in Lebanon is to open an account with a local bank or a Lebanese bank that has branches outside Lebanon. However, opening an account with a Lebanese bank is not always the best option because the local banks usually have a lower interest rate than the international banks.

What are the fees for opening a bank account?
You will have to pay a fee of 1,500 Lebanese pounds for opening an account with a Lebanese bank.

Is it possible to open a bank account with a Lebanese bank in France?
Yes, it is possible to open a bank account in France with a Lebanese bank. However, this is not a common practice, and most Lebanese banks do not have branches in France.

How can I open a bank account in France?
The easiest way to open a bank account in France is to open an account with a French bank or a French bank that has branches outside France.

How to find remote work in France while living in Lebanon?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Lebanon. For that we will provide you with some tips and tricks.

Generally, it is feasible to get remote jobs in France even though you are located in Lebanon.

  1. Try to apply to French companies
    If you are looking for remote work in France, you should try to apply to French companies. Most of them are looking for people with a French background.
  2. Try to apply to French companies that are located in France
    If you are looking for remote work in France, you should try to apply to French companies that are located in France.
  3. Try to apply to French companies that are located in Lebanon
    If you are looking for remote work in France, you should try to apply to French companies that are located in Lebanon.

How to get paid in Lebanon when working remotely for a corporation in France?

You can get paid in Lebanon even if you are working for a company in France, however , it will not be easy. There are a few ways to get paid in Lebanon for a job you did in France, but the most common and easiest way to get paid in Lebanon is to use a money transfer service. If you are working for a company in France, you can send your salary directly to Lebanon, but if you are self-employed and working for yourself, you will need to make sure that your employer deducts the taxes from your salary before paying you.

How to get paid in Lebanon if working for a company in France
If you are employed by a company in France, you will be paid in French Francs and if you are working remotely for a company in France, you will be paid in French Francs. The amount of money you will receive in Lebanon will depend on how much you earn in France and how much the company deducts for taxes.
If you are working for a company in France, you will be paid in French Francs and if you are working remotely for a company in France, you will be paid in French Francs.
You will need to make sure that you get your salary in Lebanon, before the company deducts taxes from your salary.

How do taxes work in Lebanon if I’m working remotely for a company Lebanon?

When working remotely in Lebanon for a firm based in France, taxes might be tricky, therefore we’re here to help you.

We will provide you with all the information you need to know in order to understand your tax obligations in Lebanon.
You are not obliged to pay taxes if you’re not a resident of Lebanon, nor if you’re working for a company based in France.

  1. I’m a resident of Lebanon
    If you’re a resident of Lebanon, you’re obliged to pay taxes in Lebanon.
    However, there are two exceptions.
    1.1. If you’re a student in Lebanon, you’re not obliged to pay taxes.
    1.2. If you’re a teacher in Lebanon, you’re not obliged to pay taxes.
    In the first case, you are not a resident of Lebanon. In the second case, you’re not a resident of Lebanon.
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    1.4.
    In the second case, you are not a resident of Lebanon.
  2. I’m a resident of Lebanon and I’m working in France for a company based in Lebanon