• 5.8% Fee of the value of the real estate
• Financial Stamp Fee of 0.3%
• Notary Public Fee of 0.1%
• Municipal Charge of 0.25%

1. Letter confirming “Non-Possession” of any properties in Lebanon signed and Stamped by The Lebanese Embassy in the country of Origin.
2. Non-Possession letter to be signed and stamped at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Lebanon.
3. Sign and Stamp the “Surveyed Contract” at a registered Notary office.
4. Use the surveyed Contract to register the property and receive the Title Dead or “Green Paper”

Foreign ownership of real estate property is allowed in Lebanon. Foreigners can acquire up to 3,000 square meters (sq. m) of land. The acquisition of property above 3,000 square meters requires approval by the Council of Ministers which issues a decree in that regard. For foreigners wishing to purchase a real estate property, a period of 1 year is granted to purchase and register the property, after which the license is cancelled. An individual who does not hold the Lebanese nationality is considered a foreigner as well as an entity or a corporation which is established outside Lebanon is considered as foreign.