Supporting Lebanon's Importers and Exporters With Innovative Financial Solutions
Levant Trading Solutions, A Factoring Brokerage Company
Levant Trading Solutions sal (LTS) is a Lebanese corporation established and registered at the Beirut Commercial Court under number 1028849. Founded by Nicolas Photiades; Chairman of the Board and Dr. Ghassan Chammas; Board Member.
After working in the financial sector for a combined 50 years, both in Lebanon and abroad, our founders had the idea for Levant Trading Solutions seven years prior. They began to organize its launch at the beginning of 2022. The chance to launch the business presented itself, especially in light of the severe economic crisis that decimated the banking sector in Lebanon and the Lebanese economy as a whole.
Facilitating trade finance with Lebanon
Our innovative approach eliminates traditional barriers, streamlining the importation process with efficient, secure, and transparent financial solutions.
No guarantees required
The transaction is covered with a credit insurance.
Cost oriented savings
The cost of the transaction is proportional to number of days financed.
Immediate supply of cash
The transaction is not a debt but a purchase of invoice against cash payment.
Lowering the debt ratio
The transaction replaces a receivable liability on your balance sheet with cash.
How It Works
Facilitating trade finance transactions for importers and exporters
Application and Assessment
The importer applies, submits necessary documents, and we assess the associated risks.
Payment and Shipping
We finance the supplier, initiating the shipment of goods to the importer.
Delivery and Settlement
The importer receives the goods and settles the payment with the Factor upon maturity.
Corporate Governance
LTS has implemented a sound corporate governance principle to ensure that all aspects of its operations are aligned to the highest standards and international best practices.
Corporate Governance
Highest Standards
Responsibility
Markets We Covered
All countries except the sanctioned ones.
Historically, Data from several sources showed Lebanon imports form the following countries among other:
Algeria
Argentina
Bangladesh
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Congo
Denmark
Egypt
Finland
France
Germany
Greence
Hong Kong
India
Iraq
Ireland
Italy
Ivory Cost
Japan
Jordan
Korea
Kuwait
Malaysia
Malta
Nigeria
Netherlands
Oman
Poland
Qatar
Romania
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Spain
Switzerland
Thailand
turkey
Ukrain
United Arab Emirates
United kingdom
United States
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Lebanese consumers of food products, whether basic or processed, are faced with the arbitrary pricing policies of food distributors and supermarkets, with a total absence of governmental Intervention and control.
The Food Situation in Lebanon
Lebanese consumers of food products, whether basic or processed, are faced with the arbitrary pricing policies of food distributors and supermarkets, with a total absence of governmental Intervention and control.
The Food Situation in Lebanon Copy
Lebanese consumers of food products, whether basic or processed, are faced with the arbitrary pricing policies of food distributors and supermarkets, with a total absence of governmental Intervention and control.
The Food Situation in Lebanon
Lebanese consumers of food products, whether basic or processed, are faced with the arbitrary pricing policies of food distributors and supermarkets, with a total absence of governmental Intervention and control.
The Food Situation in Lebanon Copy
Lebanese consumers of food products, whether basic or processed, are faced with the arbitrary pricing policies of food distributors and supermarkets, with a total absence of governmental Intervention and control.
The Food Situation in Lebanon
Lebanese consumers of food products, whether basic or processed, are faced with the arbitrary pricing policies of food distributors and supermarkets, with a total absence of governmental Intervention and control.
Common questions
What is Factoring and How Can It Benefit My Business?
Factoring is a common financial practice used in the trade financing industry that can be applied to both domestic imports where by one party called factor advances the payments of imports to a third party called provider on behalf of the local importer for a pre agreed fee. The transaction is supported with a credit insurance to mitigate the probability of default. Factoring in essence is a transaction whereby the factor purchases an import or an export invoice.
Factoring is not a debt facility it is a commercial transaction.
What Goods Are Included In The Factoring Transaction?
Most of the imported and exported goods to and from lebanon are covered with factoring essentially good related to raw material for industries and most of the exported good from lebanon
Can LTS Help With Importing Food Supplies Under the Current Economic Conditions in Lebanon?
Yes. The factor is a financial institution that will purchase the invoice of import and export produced by the Lebanese counter party without the need of a bank credit.
What Makes LTS Different From Traditional Financial Services?
LTS is a brokerage firm that connects the importer or the exporter with a financing party (factor) who will buy the invoice, rather then providing funding through debt. Factoring is not a debt facility it is a commercial transaction.
Am I Eligible For A Factoring
All registered companies in Lebanon are eligible prior assessment of the financial health if the company.
How Can I Start?
Call us on +961 01 422 672 for an appointment.
Can I use the results to compare two companies?
Yes. The credit worthiness provided by the AI relies on 10 to 15 different ratios that will classify the company analysed and produce a score.