The most common forms of business organizations operating in Lebanon

Sole trader business are most commonly used by very small business with a low turnover, low risk and a single owner.

Larger businesses, or those with multiple owners, or higher risks, tend to use private companies with a limited liability to the parts or shares.

A sole trader is an individual carrying on a business in their own name.

A sole trader business is owned 100% by the “sole proprietor” and cannot have “partners”, “directors” or “shareholders”.

A sole trader business may also have a “business name” or “trading name”.