Company Formation in Egypt: 100% Ownership, GAFI & Capital
Setting up in Egypt: 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, LLC vs JSC capital, the exceptions (agency/import), and GAFI's one-stop-shop.
Egypt allows 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, with exceptions (commercial agency must be wholly Egyptian; importation for resale historically required majority Egyptian, eased by Law 173/2023; Sinai land restrictions). The LLC has a nominal minimum (≈EGP 1,000); a JSC requires EGP 250,000 (EGP 500,000 if public). Registration runs through GAFI's one-stop-shop, often within 1–2 days for a complete file.
FAQ
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Egypt?
Yes in most sectors, except commercial agency (wholly Egyptian), importation for resale (eased by Law 173/2023), Sinai land, and some sensitive sectors.
What is the minimum capital in Egypt?
The LLC is nominal (around EGP 1,000); a JSC requires EGP 250,000 (EGP 500,000 if public).
Where do I register a company in Egypt?
Through GAFI's one-stop-shop, often within 1–2 days for a complete file.