If you read the standard brochures on investing in Egypt, you will often see "Company Incorporation" listed as a 3-day process. Legally, obtaining the Commercial Register may indeed take only a few days. Operationally, however, your business cannot move a single dollar until the bank account is active. At Consortio Law Firm, we believe in [...]
"Is it true I can start a company with zero capital?" This is the most common question we hear from foreign entrepreneurs. The technical answer is Yes. The practical answer—if you want a bank account—is No. Under the Companies Law No. 159 and Investment Law No. 72, the Limited Liability Company (LLC) has no minimum [...]
The first decision you make in Egypt is often the most expensive to undo. When entering the Egyptian market, foreign companies typically hesitate between two legal structures: the Limited Liability Company (LLC) and the Foreign Branch Office. While both allow you to operate legally, they are fundamentally different vehicles regarding Liability, Taxes, and Commercial Scope. [...]
For foreign investors considering Egypt, legal services are only one variable in a complex equation. Incorporation, licensing, and contracts may open the door—but on their own, they do not create a functioning business. In practice, international investors require a synchronized ecosystem of operational enablers: certified accountants, tax advisers, virtual office providers, engineering consultants, and sector-specific [...]
Many international companies begin their journey in Egypt with a Representative Office (Rep Office). It is the safest model for early market exploration—ideal for feasibility studies, meeting potential clients, and building relationships. But inevitably, the opportunity becomes real. You need to sell, invoice, and execute. At this stage, the Rep Office is no longer an [...]
Starting a business in Egypt is not just a legal procedure; it is a strategic maneuver. For foreign investors and multinational corporations, the challenge is not simply "registering" a company—it is ensuring that the legal vehicle chosen today does not become a liability tomorrow. The gap between the written law (72-hour incorporation) and the administrative [...]
Is it easy to incorporate in Egypt? Yes. Is it easy to become operational? That is a different story. For foreign investors and General Counsels, the challenge of entering the Egyptian market is not the law—it is the process. While the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 allows for 100% foreign ownership, the administrative path [...]
