Work in Lebanon for a company based in Germany

Can I work remotely in Lebanon for a company in Germany?

Yes it’s perfectly possible, but we advise first to check the following points:

  1. Are you a citizen of Lebanon?
  2. Do you have a valid visa for Lebanon?
  3. Are you allowed to work in Germany?
  4. Do you have a work permit?
  5. Are you a German citizen?
  6. Are you a resident of Germany?
  7. Are you married to a German citizen?
  8. Do you have a residence permit in Germany?
  9. Are you a member of a recognized organization?
  10. Are you a student in Germany?

In order to work in Germany, you need to have a work permit. A work permit is a document that allows you to work in Germany. A work permit is issued by the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
If you are a German citizen, you need a residence permit in Germany. A residence permit is a document that allows you to stay in Germany. A residence permit is issued by the German Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF).
A residence permit can be issued if you have a residence permit in Germany, or if you are a German citizen and you have a residence permit in your home country.
You can apply for a residence permit in Germany if you are married to a German citizen.
If you are married to a German citizen, you can apply for a residence permit in Germany.
You can apply for a residence permit in Germany if you are a student in Germany.

How can I find a remote job in Germany while living in Lebanon?

When things work out well, it’s possible to find remote jobs in Germany even if you are located in Lebanon, for that we have a dedicated article.

There are a few different ways to find a remote job in Germany:
Join a German Job Board
The first and most popular way to find a remote job in Germany is to join a job board. In fact, we’re talking about job boards in the broadest sense, as there are boards for different industries and for different countries.
I’m going to list the most important job boards in Germany here, but there are many more.
Jobs are listed on job boards for different industries, as well as for different countries.
Some boards are very specific and have a focus on a certain industry. Others are more general and cover all industries.
I’m going to list the most important job boards here, but there are many more.
There are also a lot of niche job boards, such as those for designers or for software developers.

How can I get paid in Lebanon when working remotely for a company in Germany?

It is possible to get paid in Lebanon while working for a company in Germany but it will be a little bit complicated.

You can get paid in Lebanon via bank transfer.

How do I get paid in Lebanon?
In order to get paid in Lebanon, you have to set up a bank account in Lebanon. You can do this through a Lebanese bank or by opening an account through a Lebanese remittance company.
You can also get paid in Lebanon by using the following methods:
PayPal
PayPal is a digital payment service that allows you to make online payments to other PayPal members.

How do I get paid in Lebanon using PayPal?
To get paid in Lebanon using PayPal, you have to sign up for a PayPal account.
You can also pay for your PayPal account using your credit card.
To pay for your PayPal account using a credit card, you will have to go to PayPal and select the “PayPal Credit” option.
After you have signed up for a PayPal account, you can get paid in Lebanon by using the following methods:
PayPal Credit
PayPal Credit is a payment service that allows you to make online payments to PayPal members.

How do I get paid in Lebanon using PayPal Credit?
To get paid in Lebanon using PayPal Credit, you have to sign up for a PayPal account.

Will I pay taxes in Lebanon or Germany when working remotely in Lebanon?

Taxes can be complicated when working remotely in Lebanon for a corporation in Germany, so we will explain how to calculate your taxes and what to expect when working in Lebanon.

What is the difference between working in Lebanon and working in Germany?
In Germany, you are a contractor and you have to pay a corporate tax (Besoldungsabgaben) of 25% on your gross income. You also have to pay social security contributions (Sozialabgaben) of 8.84% on your net income.
In Lebanon, you are a freelancer and you have to pay a corporate tax (Besoldungsabgaben) of 20% on your gross income. You also have to pay social security contributions (Sozialabgaben) of 6.5% on your net income.
In Germany, you have to pay a minimum income of 7,850€ per month to be exempt from social security contributions.
In Lebanon, you have to pay a minimum income of 5,000€ per month to be exempt from social security contributions.

How to calculate my taxes in Lebanon?
In Lebanon, you have to pay a corporate tax (Besoldungsabgaben) of 20% on your gross income.