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Company setup in Egypt
Arab Republic of Egypt · 3 legal forms listed
CapitalCairo
CurrencyEGP
LanguagesArabic
RegionNorthern Africa
Start with the right structure
Explore legal entity forms and registration sources for Egypt. Use the local terminology below when discussing your application with the relevant authority.
Electronic incorporation
GAFI offers electronic incorporation for specified structures. Its process includes entering company details, providing documents, fee payment and electronic execution of incorporation documents. Check the current portal for your chosen structure.
Company & entity types
Listed forms include commercial companies and other legal entities. A listing is not confirmation that a foreign founder can establish that form. Local names are preserved to avoid misleading legal translations.
3 legal forms listed
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Partnership limited by shares
Limited liability company
Source: GLEIF ELF v1.6, February 2026 ↗. Active codes only; language variants grouped by code. The source is not an exhaustive list of all available legal forms.
What to confirm before applying
These are planning questions, not verified Egypt requirements.
Foreign ownership & activity
Ask whether your nationality, ownership percentage and proposed business activity require investment approval, a local partner or a sector licence.
Directors & local presence
Confirm the required directors, shareholders, registered office, local representative and any residency or company-secretary rules.
Capital & incorporation costs
Obtain the current minimum capital, filing fees, notarisation costs, translations and annual renewal or service charges for the selected legal form.
Tax & ongoing compliance
Verify corporate tax, VAT or sales tax, withholding, beneficial-ownership reporting, accounting, audit and annual-return obligations.
Banking & immigration
Check bank onboarding and source-of-funds evidence separately. Company registration should not be treated as approval for banking, residence or work permission.
Your setup preparation checklist
Use this general sequence with the authority’s country-specific instructions. Ticks are temporary and reset when you leave this page.
Registration authorities
Sources listed by GLEIF. Some authorities cover regulated entities or validation only; check the relevant remit before applying. Links have not all been individually revalidated.
- Commercial Register ↗Egypt · RA000179
- Central Bank of Egypt ↗Egypt · RA000869
- Financial Regulatory Authority ↗Egypt · RA000870