Built for Companies Hiring in Lebanon
Whether you are hiring contractors or full-time employees in Lebanon, Cercli handles it all:
- Pay in fresh USD directly from abroad
- Onboard contractors or employees in minutes
- Generate compliant contracts automatically
- Manage taxes, contributions, and reporting
- Run HR operations from one simple platform
Hire Legally in Lebanon Without Setting Up a Local Entity
Cercli acts as your Employer of Record in Lebanon, allowing you to hire full-time employees without opening a local legal company:
- We handle employment compliance with Lebanese labour laws
- Draft and manage locally compliant contracts
- Process monthly payroll and salary disbursement
- Manage taxes, NSSF, and government filings
- Administer statutory benefits, paid leave, and insurance
Easily Hire and Pay Contractors in Lebanon
If you are hiring independent contractors, Cercli makes onboarding and payments simple
- Sign contracts electronically
- Collect local tax documents
- Pay in fresh USD without hidden fees or currency losses
- Stay compliant with classification rules
MENA First HR and Payroll
Cercli is built for companies operating in MENA. You stay fully compliant while your team gets paid on time, every time
- Local labour law expertise
- Dedicated payroll support team
- Transparent pricing without hidden FX fees
- Onboarding as fast as 48 hours
Learn All About Lebanese Rules and Regulations
Employment Contracts
- Written contracts are recommended, but not always mandatory.
- Can be for fixed-term or open-ended.
- If no contract exists, labor law still applies once work begins.
Working Hours
- Standard: 48 hours/week (usually 8 hours/day, 6 days/week).
- Overtime: Paid at 1.5x normal rate.
Minimum Wage
- The official minimum wage was historically very low due to currency depreciation.
- As of recent updates, there have been efforts to revise it, but actual wages are often negotiated in fresh USD (especially for foreign companies).
- Many private sector salaries are paid partially or fully in USD to adjust for inflation and currency collapse.
Probation Period
- Max probation period: 3 months.
- Termination during probation is generally allowed with short notice.
Termination & Notice Periods
- Notice periods vary by tenure:
- 1 month: Less than 3 years of service
- 2 months: 3–6 years
- 3 months: 6–12 years
- 4 months: Over 12 years
- Severance: Based on years of service, if termination is without cause.
- Unlawful termination may lead to court-ordered compensation.
End of Service Indemnity
- Mandatory end-of-service indemnity (similar to gratuity):
- 1 month of salary for each year of service.
- Based on final full salary.
- Paid at the end of employment or when contributing to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
Paid Leave
- Annual Leave: 15 days per year (after 1 year of service).
- Sick Leave: Up to 26 days/year (depending on tenure).
- Public Holidays: ~20 recognized days.
- Maternity Leave: 10 weeks (paid).
- No statutory paternity leave (some companies offer voluntarily).
Social Security (NSSF)
- Mandatory enrollment in the National Social Security Fund.
- Covers: end of service, sickness & maternity, family allowances.
- Employer contributes around 22.5% of salary (varies by component).
- Employee contributes around 2% to 3%.
Currency / Fresh Dollar Payroll
- Due to hyperinflation & banking restrictions, many employers pay:
- In fresh USD (cash or offshore transfer)
- Or a mix of LBP + USD
- Payroll structuring depends on where the employer is based and how funds are transferred.
Foreign Workers / Work Permits
- A work permit is required for most foreign hires.
- Some exemptions apply (e.g. Palestinians, Syrians — separate regulations).
- Work permits are issued by the Ministry of Labour.
