Tax avoidance refers to the use of legal and legitimate methods by taxpayers to reduce the amount of tax imposed on them or, in some cases, to avoid being subject to tax altogether by legally avoiding the taxable event. This may be achieved, for example, by changing the principal place of residence or benefiting from available tax exemptions.
It is essential to clearly distinguish between tax avoidance, which is lawful and does not violate tax legislation, and tax evasion, which is illegal, criminalized by law, and subject to penalties.
Course Content & Approach
• Understanding the legal concept of tax avoidance under Lebanese law
• Differentiating between legal tax avoidance and illegal tax evasion
• Identifying available tax incentives, exemptions, and reliefs
• Applying tax avoidance mechanisms within the legal framework
• Practical guidance on implementing tax incentives
• Applied case studies and real-life examples illustrating correct application
Language of Instruction
This course is delivered in Arabic, ensuring accurate understanding of Lebanese tax laws and the proper application of tax avoidance mechanisms in practice.
- Advanced Applied Course in Social Security Accounting and Declarations
This Advanced Applied Course in Social Security Accounting and Declarations is a comprehensive, hands-on program designed to provide participants with in-depth practical knowledge of social security accounts, declarations, and compliance procedures in Lebanon.
The course focuses on real-life applications and operational practices required for accurate registration, calculation, reporting, and settlement with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
Practical Applications Covered
This applied course includes extensive practical work covering the following areas:
• Registration of institutions
• Registration of Lebanese and foreign employees
• Employee transfers with continuity of service
• Rules for calculating social security contributions
• Rules for calculating family allowances
• Offsetting and reconciliation (set-off procedures)
• Rules for calculating annual settlements and the annual nominal declaration
• Rules for calculating End-of-Service Indemnity and end-of-service settlements
• Cost of living adjustments, wage supplements, and approved contribution ceilings
• Inspection of institutions by social security authorities
• Retirement system and pension-related procedures
Language of Instruction
This course is delivered in Arabic, ensuring clear understanding and accurate application of Lebanese social security regulations.
