Inspite of internal political troubles, Lebanon has remained a strong trading nation. The country’s free market economy, the absence of controls on the movement of capital and foreign exchange, a highly educated labor force, and its quality of life have encouraged a number of foreign companies to set up offices or regional offices in Lebanon. .

Contact the U.S. Commercial Service in Beirut or call 1-800-USA-TRADE [872-8723] or 202-482-0543 to find out how your company can access opportunities in the Lebanese market.

Facts & Data

• Background Note, U.S. State Department
• World Factbook, Central Intelligence Agency
• Country Study, Library of Congress
• Lebanon Summary, International Monetary Fund

Overviews & Guides

• Country Commercial Guide
• Section 301 Report, U.S. Trade Representative
• USAID Lebanon Summary
• USAID in Lebanon
  
  Travel and Business Related Information
• Consular Information Sheet, U.S. Department of State
• Travel Advice for Middle East and North Africa

Trade Policy & Agreements

• Middle East Partnership Initiative
• Overview, Middle East Free Trade Area Initiative (MEFTA)
• Fact Sheet, MEFTA

Lebanese Government Entities

• Ministry of Agriculture
• Ministry of Economy and Trade
• Ministry of Finance
• Ministry of Industry
• Ministry of Post and Telecommunications
• Ministry of Public Health
• Ministry of Tourism
• Investment Development Authority of Lebanon
• Council for Development and Reconstruction
• Trade Information Center
• Central Bank of Lebanon
• Central Administration for Statistics

Associations and Organizations

Based in Lebanon

• Beirut Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
• Lebanese Bankers Association
• Lebanese Industrialists' Association

• American Arab Chamber of Commerce
• National Council on U.S.-Arab Relations

Market Research

• Market Research Reports

Resources

• U.S. Commercial Service in Lebanon
• U.S. Embassy in Lebanon
• Business Services
• Trade Fairs in Lebanon
• Daily Star (Lebanese Daily)
• Lebanese Embassy in the United States
• Find your local Export Assistance Center