Egypt: Compliance

Egypt's fintech licensing framework requires companies to navigate between two primary regulators—the Central Bank of Egypt for payment services and the Financial Regulatory Authority for non-bank financial activities. Understanding which regulator governs your specific fintech activity, from digital wallets to BNPL platforms, determines your capital requirements, ownership structure, and compliance obligations before you can legally operate in the Egyptian market.

Cairo stands as Egypt's premier business hub, offering foreign and local investors strategic access to over 100 million consumers and regional markets. This comprehensive guide explores the legal requirements, regulatory framework, and step-by-step procedures for establishing a company in Cairo under Egyptian Investment Law No. 72 of 2017, while highlighting the critical role of professional legal support in navigating bureaucratic processes and ensuring full compliance.

The Egyptian Federation of Construction and Building Contractors (EFCBC) serves as the official regulatory body for Egypt's contracting profession, requiring all contractors to register before practicing. This comprehensive guide examines the legal framework, procedural requirements, and classification systems that govern contractor registration, from individual proprietors to foreign company branches. Understanding these mandatory registration processes is essential for any entity seeking to participate in