Middle East: Corporate/Commercial Law

Subscribe
Business law and corporate law thought leadership, articles, podcasts, videos and webinars from expert sources across the legal world. Explore insights covering topics that involve business and corporate law produced by specialists working in this area every day.
Article
Import Company Registration Egypt 2025 | GOEIC Guide
Egyptian import law mandates strict registration requirements for companies engaging in import activities, including specific capital thresholds, legal entity structures, and compliance with the General Organization of Export and Import Control (GOEIC). Understanding these legal frameworks is essential for businesses seeking to operate within Egypt's regulated trade environment while avoiding penalties ranging from transaction invalidation to criminal liability.
Egypt Commercial
SK
Sadany & Partners Law Firm
See more
See more
See more
Article
Ancillary Restraints Under The COMESA Merger Control Regime
The COMESA Competition Regulations 2025 introduce express recognition of ancillary restraints in merger control assessment, marking a significant shift in how transaction-related restrictions are evaluated. This development raises important questions about the scope and application of the ancillary restraints doctrine within the COMESA merger control framework, particularly regarding non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
Worldwide Anti-trust
BF
BREMER LF WLL
Article
Key Merger Control Reforms In The UAE, Egypt, And Kuwait In The First Half Of 2026
Merger control regimes across the Middle East and North Africa are undergoing significant transformation as competition authorities refine enforcement mechanisms and enhance procedural frameworks. The United Arab Emirates, Egypt, and Kuwait each introduced substantial reforms to their merger control systems in the first half of 2026, fundamentally reshaping how cross-border transactions are reviewed and approved in these jurisdictions.
United Arab Emirates Anti-trust
BF
BREMER LF WLL
See more
Article
Translation Of Law No. 121 Of 1982
Law No. 121 of 1982 regulates registration in the Importers Register and sets out the main requirements that natural and juristic persons must satisfy in order to import goods for trading purposes in Egypt. The law addresses key matters such as registration conditions, renewal procedures, amendment of registered data, deletion from the register, penalties, settlement of violations, and the role of the competent authority responsible for foreign trade affairs.
Egypt International
Ai
Andersen in Egypt
Article
Ancillary Restraints Under The COMESA Merger Control Regime
The COMESA Competition Regulations 2025 introduce express recognition of ancillary restraints in merger control assessment, marking a significant shift in how transaction-related restrictions are evaluated. This development raises important questions about the scope and application of the ancillary restraints doctrine within the COMESA merger control framework, particularly regarding non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
Worldwide Anti-trust
BF
BREMER LF WLL
See more