Market access tool that provides detailed information on the regulatory requirements imposed by each country on the export and import of specific product at the HS6 digit, moreover, it provides information on the technical issues to take into account before engage in commercial activity.
This report is a regional executive summary that compares data from nine individual country reports on Islamic banking opportunities across small and medium enterprises. It aims to summarize the findings put forward in the previous reports, analyze the existing structure, and look into future prospects. It provides a comparative analysis of the potential of Islamic banking for SMEs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Law No. 240 of 2000
The law covers many important aspects related to granting, requirements for registering and publishing patents, right of priority, as well as the expiry and invalidation of patent rights.
Law NO.144 of 1959
The law has provisions on taxable businesses and professions, provisions on tax on income and profits, also it includes a provision on sanctions on tax evasion and exemptions.
Law NO. 2385 of 1924
The law provides information on the steps to register a trademark and fees and industrial design.
Law NO.360 of 2001
Investment promotion in Lebanon.
ESCWA has been working on a project for SMEs that aims to enhance and support the entrepreneurship ecosystem and private sector (M/SMEs) in Arab region. In This regard, ESCWA is developing an SME Digital Enabling Portal for the Arab region which will serve as a one stop shop for information related to finance, legislation, learning and development, UN initiatives and market opportunities.
Decree No.1204 of 2006
Protecting the national and local production law.