Country tax profile · 2026
Lebanon VAT / sales tax
How Lebanon taxes VAT / sales
Lebanon charges a standard VAT/GST of 11% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Lebanon and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Lebanon's VAT / sales tax compares
Lebanon's VAT / sales tax of 11% is the 140th highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Asia average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Indonesia (11%) · Puerto Rico (11.5%) · Djibouti (10%) · Iran (10%) · Liberia (10%) · Papua New Guinea (10%)
Who is a tax resident of Lebanon?
Territorial basis: tax applies to income generated by activity or work carried out in Lebanon, with no clear day count rule.
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Lebanon?
Lebanon charges a standard VAT/GST of 11% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.