Business Plan Writing Service in Beirut

A business plan writing service in Beirut should give you a finished, usable document, not a blank template you have to fill in alone. Whether you are opening a café in Mar Mikhael, a software firm in Hamra or a clinic in Achrafieh, a bank, investor or partner will expect the same things: clear numbers, a believable market and a realistic view of what could go wrong. This page explains what you get, how the process works, what Lebanese lenders tend to look for and what to check before you pay.

Your plan is produced through our online Business Plan Generator. It is not prepared by an office or staff team in Beirut. You answer a guided questionnaire and receive a complete plan in Word and PDF.

Who a business plan writing service in Beirut is for

The service suits founders who need a plan for a specific purpose and a fixed deadline. Typical users include someone registering a new SARL (the limited liability company most small Lebanese businesses use), a freelancer moving into a registered company, or an expatriate founder setting up a Lebanese subsidiary. You may also need a plan for a bank loan, a partner or a grant application.

The plans are written in English. If your bank asks for an Arabic version, budget for a certified translation before the submission date.

It is less suitable if you need a plan that follows a regulated bank product’s own forms line by line, or if you want someone to sit with you and debate every assumption. The generator gives you the structure and the numbers. The judgement behind the assumptions stays with you.

The problem a business plan in Beirut has to solve

Most first drafts fail for one reason: they assume stable prices, reliable electricity and a currency that behaves. In Lebanon none of those can be taken for granted. A plan that ignores them looks naive to an experienced loan officer.

What Lebanese banks look for in a business plan

Since the financial crisis that began in 2019, Lebanese banks have tightened lending and become cautious about small businesses. Many often ask for a personal stake, collateral and a clear repayment capacity, not just a strong idea. Expect the loan officer to go straight to your cash flow.

A bank-ready plan usually shows:

• Monthly cash flow for year one: so the reader can see when money runs short, not just the annual total.
• Debt service: the monthly repayment on any loan, set against the cash your business generates after running costs.
• Owner contribution: how much of your own money goes in, and what it pays for.
• Sensitivity: what happens to profit if sales fall by a fifth or costs rise.

Planning for power and currency

Grid electricity is unreliable, so most businesses pay for generator subscriptions or solar systems on top of the state supply. A café that assumes steady grid power will misjudge its costs from the first month. Show generator or solar costs as a fixed monthly line, not a footnote.

Prices may be set in Lebanese pounds while customers pay in US dollars, or the reverse. Choose one reporting currency, state the exchange rate you used and test what happens if it moves. The Banque du Liban publishes the official rates, and you should check the current figure before you finish your model.

What the Business Plan Generator includes

Every plan from the generator comes with the same core package. You choose the length, structure and file formats before you order.

• Length: from 1,500 to 10,000 words, depending on how much detail your reader needs.
• Financial projections: one to five years, covering the income statement, cash flow, balance sheet and break-even point.
• Structure: a recommended layout, or your own outline. If a bank, university or visa body gives you headings, upload them and the plan follows them.
• Files: Word and PDF, so you can edit the text yourself and send a fixed copy to a bank.
• One revision round: list every change you want in one request, and the plan is rewritten in one go. Typing your own edits is always free.

Optional extras sit on top of this base. Add only what your situation needs.

Option	What you get	When it helps
Excel financial model	An editable spreadsheet behind the projections	You want to test exchange rates or generator costs yourself
12-slide PowerPoint pitch deck	Slides that summarise the plan	You are presenting to an investor or partner
Extra revision rounds	Further rewrites after your first round	Your requirements change after a bank or adviser reviews the draft
Bundle	Everything above in one order	You need the plan, model and deck together

How the business plan writing process works

1. Answer the guided questionnaire on the Business Plan Generator, covering your business, customers, team, startup costs and funding needs.
2. Upload the headings your bank or other body requires, or choose the recommended structure.
3. Review the plan in Word or PDF, then list every change you want in a single revision request.
4. Receive the rewritten plan, check every number against your own records, and take it to your bank or adviser.

If you are new to planning, our guide on how to write a business plan explains what each section is for. Our business plan examples show how finished sections read.

Why this business plan help suits a Beirut founder

Faster and lower cost than most consultancy work

A traditional consultant may meet you several times, draft over several weeks and bill for every revision. An online generator front-loads the work into one questionnaire and one revision round, which suits founders with a loan deadline or a lease to sign.

Factor	Online generator	Traditional consultant
Starting point	Guided questionnaire, started online	Initial meetings and scoping
Revisions	One full revision round, typed edits free	Usually billed per round
Face-to-face help	None	Available, depending on the consultant
Who sets the assumptions	You, through your answers	Shared, often with more back-and-forth

The limits you should accept

The generator cannot visit your site in Achrafieh or sit in on a bank meeting. It cannot verify your supplier quotes or your rent. You must supply accurate figures, because a clean plan built on wrong inputs is still wrong. An accountant or lawyer in Lebanon should check your tax treatment and registration details before filing.

Use the plan as the strong base of your application, not the final word on the business.

Costs and what the process looks like

The live pricing table appears near the top of this page, and it updates automatically when prices change. Each option is a one-off payment, with no subscription. Compare the full options on the business plan pricing page before you choose extras, because a bundle only makes sense if you will use the model and the deck.

Most people choose the base plan first, then add the Excel model if their bank wants to test assumptions. Start with the base plan unless you already know you need the extras.

Local requirements your Beirut business plan must reflect

Company registration in Lebanon

New companies are registered through the Commercial Register, and the Ministry of Economy and Trade publishes the current requirements. Your plan should state the legal form, the registered capital, the registered address and the number of partners. Confirm each requirement with the ministry before you file, because procedures change.

VAT and corporate income tax

VAT in Lebanon is charged at the standard rate of 11% on most goods and services. Show your sales forecasts net of VAT, and keep the VAT you collect and pay on separate lines. Corporate income tax applies to company profits, so your projections should include it once the business is profitable. Confirm the current rates with the Ministry of Finance before you finalise the model.

Funding and support routes in Beirut

Route	What it does	What to check
Kafalat	Guarantees part of a bank loan for eligible small businesses	Eligibility, guarantee limits and fees
Banque du Liban lending circulars	Lower-cost loans through participating banks for eligible small and medium businesses	The current circular, eligible sectors and whether your bank participates
Berytech	Incubation and startup support in Beirut	Programme entry dates and terms
IDAL (Investment Development Authority of Lebanon)	Support for investors and some company set-up	Services offered and current eligibility

Each route asks for a plan, so a clear, honest document can help you apply. Check the current terms directly with each organisation, because schemes and eligibility change.

Typical costs, licences and risks for Beirut businesses

Rent varies sharply between neighbourhoods. A ground-floor unit in Hamra or Mar Mikhael can cost several times what a similar space costs in outlying areas, so explain your location choice in the plan. Show rent as a fixed cost and test what happens if you need to move.

Licences depend on your sector. Premises usually need a municipal permit, and restaurants, cafés and hotels typically need a sector licence from the Ministry of Tourism. Check these requirements before you sign a lease, not after.

Risks specific to Beirut include power outages, transfer restrictions on money moving in and out of the banking system, currency swings and political or security events that can hit footfall. A good plan names these risks and shows a response for each one, such as a second supplier or a cash reserve for generator fuel.

Frequently asked questions