Egypt: Consumer Law

This translation of law No. 18 of 2020 provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework governing consumer finance activities in Egypt, as issued by the House of Representatives and promulgated by the President of the Republic. The law establishes the regulatory foundation for companies operating in the consumer finance sector, defining key concepts, scope of application, and the roles of supervisory authorities.

Foreign manufacturers entering Egypt often assume that appointing Egyptian distributors is a low-risk way to build market presence. The reality is more complex.

Law No. 159 of 1981 governs the establishment, management, and dissolution of joint stock companies, partnerships limited by shares, limited liability companies, and single-person companies in Egypt