Work in Lebanon for a company based in Libya

Can I work remotely for a company in Libya while being in Lebanon?

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:

  1. The company you are going to work for must have a local office in Lebanon.
  2. The company must be registered in Lebanon.
  3. The company must be registered in the country you are going to work for.
  4. The company must have a local office in Libya.
  5. You must have a visa for Lebanon.

It is usually doable, but we recommand to check the following key points first:
I have a friend who is in Lebanon and he is looking for a job. He is a software developer and he is willing to work remotely. He is from Egypt and he has a valid visa for Lebanon. He has a good experience in the field of software development. He is looking for a job in the field of software development.

How to live in Lebanon and find remote work in Libya?

Finding remote work in Libya if you are located in Lebanon might be difficult, therefore we recommend you to move to Libya.

Why to move to Libya?
Libya is a country located in North Africa. It is bordered by Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Niger and the Mediterranean Sea. Libya is a member of the Arab League, the African Union, the United Nations, the Organization of the Islamic Conference, the Union of Arab Republics, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries, and the Non-Aligned Movement. Libya is a country of great importance in the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean region.
Libya is a country with a rich history, which is still very much alive. It has a population of about 6.5 million, of which 2.3 million are Libyans. It has a GDP per capita of $7,000.

How a company in Libya can send my salary in Lebanon?

When working remotely for a corporation in Libya, you salary can be send to Lebanon but you will be taxed.

How to work remotely in Libya?
If you are working remotely, you can be in Libya and your salary can be send to Lebanon. But you will be taxed.

Where to pay my taxes when working remotely in Lebanon for a company in Libya?

If you are working remotely in Lebanon for a corporation established in Libya, taxes could seem complicated but in fact , it is not. I will provide some details on the situation.

A little bit of history
The Libyan Investment Authority (LIA) is the sovereign wealth fund of the Libyan people. The LIA is a separate entity from the Libyan government, which is governed by a General National Congress. The LIA was established by the Libyan Investment Authority Law, passed by the National Congress on 15 December 2004. The LIA is a public corporation that has its own legal personality and is a separate legal person from the Libyan government.
The LIA is responsible for investing the wealth of the Libyan people and it is the largest sovereign wealth fund in the world. It manages the assets of the Libyan government.
In March 2011, the National Transitional Council (NTC) took over the assets of the Libyan government, including the LIA. The NTC established the Libyan Investment Authority and appointed Mohamed El-Erian as the new chairman of the LIA.
The Libyan Investment Authority is a public company and the LIA is governed by the LIA Law.
The LIA Law establishes the following:
The LIA is a public corporation, which is a separate legal person from the Libyan government.
The LIA is authorized to invest in any country in the world.
The LIA has a mandate to invest the wealth of the Libyan people.
The LIA is responsible for investing the wealth of the Libyan people.