Egypt: Compliance

Egypt offers foreign companies access to a large domestic market, a strategic position connecting Africa, Europe and the Middle East, and an investment framework that provides important protections to foreign investors.

Egyptian customs authorities possess broad powers to auction and dispose of goods under customs control. This comprehensive framework addresses abandoned cargo, confiscated items, and perishable goods through structured procedures governing storage periods, public auctions, revenue distribution, and eventual transfer to government entities when sales fail.

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.

Egypt is emerging as a premier investment destination in the Middle East and Africa, supported by massive infrastructure projects and legislative reforms.

Egyptian trademark law permits cancellation of registered trademarks under specific circumstances, including non-use for five consecutive years, failure to renew registration...

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 Competition Authority has issued new guidelines clarifying how existing competition law applies to digital platforms, addressing market definition challenges posed by multi-sided platforms...

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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