Advanced Value Added Tax in Lebanon

The Advanced Value Added Tax (VAT) in Lebanon course provides an in-depth and practical understanding of the Lebanese VAT system. It is designed for professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge of VAT regulations, compliance procedures, and real-life applications under Lebanese tax law.

Course Overview
This advanced course focuses on VAT legislation in Lebanon, covering taxable and exempt activities, registration requirements, filing procedures, penalties, and complex practical cases faced by businesses and professionals.

Course Content
The course includes the following key topics:
• Activities subject to Value Added Tax (VAT)
• Activities exempt from VAT
• VAT registration procedures
• Late registration declarations (Form Q6-2) and periodic VAT declarations (Form Q1-2)
• Amendment of periodic VAT declarations (Form Q4-2) and the legal deadlines for submission
• Annual VAT refund requests
• Accounts related to VAT collected and VAT paid
• Amounts paid to non-residents
• VAT calculation for professionals and the final consumer
• VAT calculation during transitional periods, particularly in case of changes to the official exchange rate
• Tax penalties: explanation, types, and how they are applied
• Practical case studies and problem-solving exercises
Language of Instruction
This course is delivered in Arabic, ensuring clear understanding of technical VAT rules and their practical application within the Lebanese tax environment.