Launch in Egypt

Register your company in Egypt, a gateway to markets in Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. Egypt offers a strategic location, a large and young population, and a diversifying economy. The country is implementing ambitious economic reforms and large-scale infrastructure projects, creating opportunities in sectors such as manufacturing, renewable energy, ICT, and logistics. With its Suez Canal Economic Zone and numerous free zones, Egypt provides attractive incentives for foreign investors. The country's participation in various trade agreements also offers preferential access to key global markets.

Sidebrief offers the following services to facilitate company registration and establishment in Egypt:

Registration Services
1. Company Name Reservation: Assistance with securing an approved company name.
2. Document Preparation: Preparation of all necessary incorporation documents in compliance with Egyptian regulations.
3. Regulatory Filing: Submission of all required documents to the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI).
4. Share Capital Setup: Guidance on establishing the share structure.

Post-Registration Services
5. Tax Registration: Assistance with obtaining a tax identification number from the Egyptian Tax Authority.
6. Bank Account Facilitation: Assistance with the corporate bank account opening process.
7. Registered Office Address: Provision of a registered office address service.

Compliance Services
8. Licenses and Permits: Support in obtaining necessary business licenses and permits.

Additional Services
- Annual Financial Statement Filing
- Company Secretary Service
- Local Director Service
- Investment Promotion Support

To register a company in Egypt, the following items are typically required:
1. Proposed Company Name: The name must be unique and not similar to existing company names.
2. Registered Office Address: A physical address in Egypt where official communications can be sent.
3. Details of Directors:
   - At least one director is required
   - Name, date of birth, nationality, occupation, and residential address
   - Copies of passports or national IDs for all directors
4. Details of Shareholders:
   - At least one shareholder is required (can be the same as the director)
   - Name, nationality, and residential address
   - Copies of passports or national IDs for all shareholders
5. Share Capital Information:
   - Minimum capital requirement (varies by company type and sector)
   - Number of shares to be issued
   - Value of each share
6. Articles of Association: The company's constitution outlining its structure and regulations.
7. Power of Attorney for the company's legal representative in Egypt
8. Identification Documents:
   - Notarized/certified copies of passports or national IDs for all directors and shareholders
9. Bank Certificate of Capital Deposit
10. Lease agreement or property deed for the company's registered office

After registration, you will receive:
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Articles of Association
- Tax Identification Number
- Commercial Registry Extract