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Egypt market entry intelligence, in plain English.

Cornerstone analysis for foreign investors entering or operating in Egypt. Written by our advisors to be the conversation we would have with you before you commit.

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Egyptian Tax Basics for Foreign-Owned Companies — Eight Things You Need to Know

Corporate tax, VAT, e-Invoice, withholding, transfer pricing, audit risk, tax treaties, and incentives — the eight tax topics every foreign-owned Egyptian company should understand from day one.

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The 2026 Foreigner's Guide to Company Formation in Egypt

The end-to-end advisory guide for foreign investors forming a company in Egypt — entity choice, documents, timeline, post-formation compliance, residency, and the mistakes we see most often.

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Egypt Free Zone Law 72/2017 Explained — and When It's Actually Worth It

The Investment Law 72 of 2017 promises corporate tax exemption, customs-duty exemption, and a foreign-friendly investor protection framework. The catch is in the activity restrictions. Here is how to think about whether the Free Zone regime fits your operation.

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Investor Residency in Egypt — Requirements, Timeline, Family Inclusion

How investor residency works under Law 89/1960 and Law 72/2017, what the foreign investor needs to qualify, how the family inclusion mechanism operates, the documents required, and the mistakes that most often delay applications.

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LLC vs One-Person Company in Egypt — Which Is Right for Foreigners?

Most foreigners forming a company in Egypt are told 'just go with the LLC'. That is right roughly seven cases out of ten. Here is when it is wrong — and how to think about the decision.

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PDF · 24 pagesThe Foreigner's Guide to Setting Up a Business in Egypt2026 edition

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The 2026 Foreigner's Guide to Setting Up a Business in Egypt

Entity comparison, document checklist, cost categories, residency, post-formation compliance. Written for foreign investors by our advisors.

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