{"id":7637,"date":"2025-08-06T16:04:30","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mattarlaw.com\/?page_id=7637"},"modified":"2025-08-06T16:04:30","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:04:30","slug":"sal-company-lebanon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mattarlaw.com\/ar\/\u062a\u0623\u0633\u064a\u0633-\u0634\u0631\u0643\u0627\u062a-\u0641\u064a-\u0644\u0628\u0646\u0627\u0646\/sal-company-lebanon","title":{"rendered":"Register a SAL Company in Lebanon | Mattar Law Firmly"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- Title --><\/p>\n<h1>Joint Stock Company (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Anonyme Libanaise &#8211; SAL) in Lebanon<\/h1>\n<p><!-- Overview --><\/p>\n<p>The <strong>SAL (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Anonyme Libanaise)<\/strong> is a joint-stock company governed by the Lebanese Commercial Code. It is ideal for medium to large-scale businesses, especially when foreign investors or external shareholders are involved. This structure allows for capital expansion, negotiable shares, and greater access to financing options.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Key Characteristics --><\/p>\n<h2>Main Features of SAL<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shareholders:<\/strong> Minimum of 3 (can be Lebanese or foreign individuals\/entities)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum Capital:<\/strong> LBP 30,000,000 (~USD 20,000)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Capital Payment:<\/strong> 25% of capital must be deposited in a Lebanese bank upon formation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Board of Directors:<\/strong> 3\u201312 members (majority must be Lebanese nationals)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auditor:<\/strong> Mandatory appointment of a licensed auditor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shares:<\/strong> Freely negotiable and can be listed on the stock exchange<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- Advantages --><\/p>\n<h2>Advantages of SAL<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideal for large or public companies seeking investment<\/li>\n<li>Foreign ownership allowed (with minor limitations on board representation)<\/li>\n<li>Limited liability for shareholders<\/li>\n<li>Better corporate image and investor trust<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- Legal Process --><\/p>\n<h2>Legal Formation Process<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Choose company name and verify its availability<\/li>\n<li>Draft Articles of Association and bylaws with a licensed attorney<\/li>\n<li>Deposit capital in a bank and obtain a certificate<\/li>\n<li>Notarize documents<\/li>\n<li>Register with the Commercial Registry<\/li>\n<li>Obtain tax ID and register with the Ministry of Finance<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><!-- Call to Action --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mattar Law Firm<\/strong> provides complete assistance in forming SAL companies, including structuring, board member selection, and all legal formalities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joint Stock Company (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Anonyme Libanaise &#8211; SAL) in Lebanon The SAL (Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Anonyme Libanaise) is a joint-stock company governed by the Lebanese Commercial Code. 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