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The Geopolitician

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Lebanon · Country watch

Lebanon Tax Deadline, Dollar Strengthens, Gold Rises

Lebanon's Finance Ministry sets a tax deadline; the dollar strengthens, impacting import costs; gold prices rise amid oil price drops.

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The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Lebanon are deteriorating as the Finance Ministry sets a tax deadline, the dollar strengthens, and gold prices rise, impacting costs and financial planning.

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In this briefing Ministry of Finance (Lebanon) · US dollar · euro · gold · US Federal Reserve

Regulation

  • Finance
  • Public sector

Lebanon Finance Ministry sets tax deadline for employers

white and green concrete building during daytime
Christelle Hayek / Unsplash

The Lebanese Ministry of Finance has announced a deadline for employers to benefit from a settlement on fines related to income tax on salaries and wages. Employers must submit delayed declarations for tax category two by October 31, 2026, according to a statement from the ministry. This decision is part of efforts to improve tax compliance and increase state revenue. Employers who fail to comply by the deadline may face additional penalties.

Impact Employers in Lebanon must meet the October 31 tax deadline to avoid penalties, affecting financial planning.

Sources: Leb Economy ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

Nothing significant reported today.

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • Finance

Dollar strengthens as euro weakens amid France protests

Euro Banknotes Europa series as of 28th May 2019
Euro Banknotes Europa series as of 28th May 2019 The RedBurn, ECB decisions ECB/2003/4 and ECB/2003/5 via Wikimedia Commons

The US dollar strengthened in early Asian trading on Monday, while the euro weakened by 0.1% to $1.1225 amid violent protests in France, according to Leb Economy. The euro's decline, which has the largest weight in the dollar index, contributed to the stabilization of the US currency. The currency movements are influenced by ongoing unrest in France, which is affecting the eurozone's economic outlook.

Impact Importers in Lebanon face higher costs as the dollar strengthens, affecting pricing and profit margins.

Sources: Leb Economy ↗

  • Finance

Gold prices rise as oil prices drop, investors assess Fed

Gold prices increased by 0.3% to $4175.60 per ounce in early Monday trading, supported by falling oil prices, An-Nahar reports. Investors are evaluating the likelihood of the US Federal Reserve raising interest rates later this year. The rise in gold prices reflects a search for safe-haven assets amid fluctuating market conditions.

Impact Gold buyers and investors in Lebanon see increased costs as gold prices rise, affecting investment strategies.

Sources: An-Nahar النهار ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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