Company registration in Egypt: business setup and incorporation services

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Company Registration in Egypt

Available Africa

3-5 weeks

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Processing Time

3-5 weeks

Corporate Tax

22.5%

Foreign Ownership

100% Allowed

Remote Setup

Available

Egypt offers excellent opportunities for international businesses. We connect you with trusted local partners who handle every step of the company registration process, ensuring compliance with all local regulations.

Onshore 100% Foreign Ownership Remote Setup

Tax rates

22.5%

Corporate

10%

Personal

10%

Dividend

Special taxation terms & incentives

• Standard corporate income tax rate is 22.5% of net taxable profits. • Free zones under Investment Law 72/2017 (supervised by GAFI): exemption from ordinary corporate income tax and from customs duties and VAT on imports and exports for licensed activities. • Special Economic Zones (Suez Canal Economic Zone and the Golden Triangle Zone) operate their own special tax and customs regime. • Investment Law special incentive: deduction of investment cost from taxable profits, 50% in priority/under-developed areas (Sector A) and 30% elsewhere (Sector B), capped at 80% of paid-up capital. • Golden License: a single government approval covering establishment, operation, and construction for strategic projects.

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Egypt registration services & pricing

Transparent pricing: each price is the base scope for that service, including its government registration and agent fees. Route-specific authority or ongoing costs, if any, are confirmed in your written quote before you pay.

Incorporation

Basic Registration $3,000 one-time

Premium Registration $6,000 one-time

Additional Services

Virtual Office $420 /year

Accounting $300 /month

Banking

Bank Account $520 one-time

Visas & Residency

Residence Visa $1,950 one-time

What's included in Egypt registration

Company registration with local authorities
Business license
Company seal/stamp
Certificate of incorporation
Basic compliance setup

How to register a company in Egypt

Submit Application

Upload your documents online

Document Review

We verify everything is in order

Government Filing

We handle all official submissions

Company Ready

We forward the documents issued by the registry

Egypt: common questions

How long does it take to register a company in Egypt?

Registration typically takes 3-5 weeks once your documents are complete. Actual timing depends on the registry and the route for your activity; we confirm it in your quote.

Can foreigners own 100% of a company in Egypt?

Foreign ownership is generally permitted, but rules can depend on the activity, the route and the legal structure. Some jurisdictions also require a local director or company secretary. We check what applies to your case before you start.

Can I register a company in Egypt remotely?

In many cases the registration steps can be completed remotely. Some routes, authorities or banks may still ask for an in-person step; we tell you before you commit.

Does company registration include a bank account?

No. Company registration and banking are separate. We support bank account applications through licensed partners; the bank decides on approval, documents and timing.

Ready to register your company?

Get started today and we'll guide you through every step of the process. Starting from $3,000 for the base registration scope. Your quote confirms any route-specific fees.

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