العربية• International Business Setup
Incorporating abroad is half the file; the relationship between the two companies is the other half
When you own a company in Egypt and another abroad, questions arise that the incorporation documents do not answer: who owns what, who provides services to whom, who owns the trademark, and how dealings between them are managed. This page covers organising that relationship legally so it does not become a problem later.
• When you need it
- Before the first invoice or contract between the two companies.
- When a new partner or investor joins either one.
- When using the same trademark in more than one country.
- When staff or resources move between the companies.
• What we arrange
Four pillars of the relationship between the two companies
Ownership structure
Whether the Egyptian company owns the foreign one, the reverse, or the partners own both directly.
Inter-company contracts
Services, supply, distribution or operation, with clear terms on scope, consideration and liability.
Intellectual property
Where the trademark is registered, and how it is licensed to the other company.
Governance and authorities
Who signs, who decides, and how decisions stay consistent between the two boards.
• How we handle the file
Steps to organise it
- Reviewing the current or planned structure of both companies.
- Defining the nature of dealings between them.
- Drafting the necessary contracts and authorities.
- Arranging trademark and IP protection in the relevant countries.
- Ongoing legal follow-up for both companies.
• Note
Tax and fund transfers
- Dealings between related companies have specific tax treatment in each country.
- Rules on transferring funds differ from country to country.
- We review this with your accountant and coordinate the legal drafting with them.
We do not state specific tax rates or rules here, as they depend on both countries and the nature of the transaction.
• Common pitfalls
What can delay the file?
Moving money between the companies without a contract that justifies the transaction.
Registering the trademark in a personal name instead of the right company.
Inconsistent entry and exit terms between the partners’ agreements of the Egyptian and foreign companies.
Treating related-party dealings as ordinary transactions without a tax review.
• FAQ
Questions about organising the relationship between the companies
Is a contract needed between two companies owned by the same partners?
Yes. Each company is a separate legal person, and the contract defines each one’s rights.
Where should I register the trademark?
In every country where you trade under it; we settle the owner and the licence with you.
Do you follow up on both companies after incorporation?
Yes, as part of ongoing legal follow-up.
• Related routes
Your file may also involve
• Your next step
Do you have two companies, or plan to?
Send us the structure of both companies or your plan. We review what needs organising and get back to you.
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