Feasibility Studies

Independent feasibility and market studies evaluating investment opportunities and strategic initiatives for businesses operating in Lebanon.

Feasibility Studies and Investment Viability Analysis in Lebanon

In Lebanon’s current economic environment, every investment decision requires disciplined analysis, realistic assumptions, and careful assessment of financial sustainability. Capital is constrained, risks are elevated, and funding sources, particularly donor and international financing, demand structured justification.

BDO Lebanon provides independent feasibility studies designed to help investors, NGOs, family businesses, and project sponsors evaluate whether a proposed initiative is financially viable, operationally sustainable, and aligned with regulatory and market realities.

Our feasibility studies go beyond theoretical projections. We focus on practical viability, liquidity resilience, and risk mitigation to support informed decision-making in uncertain conditions.

When a Feasibility Study Is Critical

Feasibility analysis is particularly important in Lebanon when:

  • Launching a new business or expanding operations
  • Seeking donor or international development funding
  • Evaluating infrastructure or public-private initiatives
  • Assessing diversification strategies for family businesses
  • Entering new sectors under volatile market conditions
  • Supporting bank or investor financing applications

Our Approach

We apply a structured, evidence-based methodology tailored to Lebanon’s market realities and regulatory environment. Our work integrates financial modelling, risk assessment, and operational analysis to provide a clear, objective view of project viability.

Scope of Services

  • Market and Demand Assessment: Evaluation of realistic market size, competitive landscape, and demand sustainability.
  • Financial Modelling and Forecasting: Revenue projections, cost analysis, cash flow modelling, and break-even analysis under multiple scenarios.
  • Liquidity and Sensitivity Analysis: Stress-testing assumptions to assess resilience under adverse economic conditions.
  • Capital Structure Review: Assessment of funding requirements, financing options, and debt sustainability.
  • Regulatory and Operational Feasibility: Identification of legal, tax, and compliance considerations impacting implementation.
  • Risk Identification and Mitigation Planning: Structured evaluation of financial, operational, and external risks.

Supporting Donor and Development Projects

For NGOs, international organisations, and development agencies, we prepare feasibility studies that meet international reporting standards and funding requirements. Our analysis supports transparent use of funds, sustainability assessment, and governance accountability.

Delivering Clear Decision Support

Each feasibility study concludes with clear, structured findings outlining:

  • Project viability under realistic assumptions
  • Key financial and operational risks
  • Critical success factors
  • Conditions required for sustainable implementation

Our objective is to provide stakeholders with the clarity needed to proceed confidently — or to reconsider — before committing capital in a complex and evolving environment.

Why BDO Lebanon

Combining local market insight with the technical strength of the BDO global network, we deliver feasibility studies grounded in international standards while fully aligned with Lebanon’s economic and regulatory landscape.

We work closely with boards, shareholders, CFOs, development partners, and public sector stakeholders to ensure that investment decisions are supported by disciplined financial analysis and practical implementation planning.

Antoine Gholam

Antoine Gholam

Managing Partner - International Liaison Partner
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