A representative – or liaison – office allows a foreign company to establish a presence in Lebanon without conducting revenue-generating commercial activity.
- No minimum capital is required.
- The office may not engage in trading or generate local revenue.
- Permitted activities include market research, promotion, client follow-up and building contacts ahead of full market entry.
- A local attorney must be appointed to represent the office.
Formation requires legalized and translated parent-company documents, a power of attorney appointing local counsel, and an application to the Commercial Registry. It is the fastest, lowest-obligation way for a foreign company to test the Lebanese market. Mattar Law Firm manages the full setup while ensuring compliance with Lebanese law.