Advantages of starting a company in Egypt
The process required to register in Egypt
Information required to register an Egyptian company
- Articles of Association (Arabic version) : notarized and defined shareholders, capital and business scope, foreign-funded enterprises need to attach English translation and certified by the Egyptian Embassy.
- Shareholder identification documents: natural person to provide a copy of the passport (foreign capital requires notarization certification), corporate shareholders need to submit a registration certificate and power of attorney.
- Proof of company address: lease contract or property rights document (Arabic required), foreign investment can use the temporary agent address, but need to indicate the actual place of operation.
- Certificate of Foreign Capital: Foreign exchange entry permit approved by the Central Bank of Egypt, with bank credit certificate and investment statement (Arabic translation required).
Information is available upon registration
Certificate of registration
Articles of association
Company signature seal
Company shareholder certificate
Company information card
Letter of authorization of nominal director
First board resolution
Tax filing service
Details may vary depending on the type of company, its size and location
Monthly VAT declaration
Enterprises must submit VAT returns every month (by the 20th of the next month), the standard tax rate of 14%, some industries can enjoy relief.
Annual audit of enterprise income tax
Audit report and income tax declaration shall be submitted in April each year, and the tax rate shall be 22.5% (2025), and foreign-funded enterprises shall submit transfer pricing documents simultaneously.
Payroll tax withheld and paid
Employers withhold personal income tax (progressive tax rate of 2.5%-25%) and social security on a monthly basis, and declare and pay before the 10th of the next month.
Customs duty and import value added tax
Import goods are subject to real-time declaration of customs duties (0%-40%) and import VAT, which are submitted through the customs electronic system.
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