العربية• Investing in Egypt
Choose the regime before you incorporate
Before establishing the project, you need to decide which investment regime it will operate under: inland investment, free zones, investment zones or technology zones. This choice determines the procedures, the customs treatment and the incentives that may apply. We review the nature of your project with you and identify the right regime before any step is taken.
• What determines the right regime?
- The nature of the activity, and whether it targets export or the local market.
- The project location and the zone where it will be established.
- The sector, particularly telecommunications and IT activities.
- The incentives you are seeking and the conditions for them to apply.
• What our support covers
How we handle your matter
- Reviewing the activity and project plan to identify the right regime.
- Explaining how the regime affects procedures and potential incentives.
- Incorporating the company through the portal designated for the regime.
- Handling the approvals and licences related to the activity.
• Points to consider
Before choosing a regime
- General incentives do not apply to free zone projects, according to GAFI’s Investment Incentives Guide.
- The boundaries of an investment zone are set by a decree of the Prime Minister, so the zone’s status should be confirmed before contracting.
- The developer of an investment zone is bound by a timetable set out in its licence.
The information on this page is based on the website of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) and should be checked against the official texts before any decision is made.
• Investment regimes
Which regime suits your project?
Inland Investment
We incorporate your company through the Investor Services Center, then handle subsequent procedures such as opening branches, increasing capital, changing the activity and approving board and general assembly minutes.
Free Zones
If your project is export-oriented, this regime may be worth considering. We assess whether your activity fits it and handle the incorporation and required approvals.
Investment Zones
Whether you are a developer seeking to establish an investment zone or an investor setting up within an existing zone, we handle the licence and the obligations attached to the zone.
Technology Zones
For telecommunications and IT projects. We assess whether your activity fits this regime, and the customs treatment and incentives that may apply.
• FAQs
Common questions before choosing a regime
What is the difference between free zones and inland investment?
Free zone projects receive special treatment under import rules, customs regulations and currency transactions, and are incorporated through the free zones portal. The general incentives available to investment projects do not apply to them.
Who develops an investment zone?
A developer, which may be a private company or a government entity, builds and develops the infrastructure and is bound by the timetable set out in the licence.
Which activities suit technology zones?
Telecommunications and IT activities, including electronics design and development, data centres, outsourcing, software development and technology education.
• Related areas
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• Your next step
Need to identify the right regime for your project?
Send us your project details, and we will review the appropriate investment regime and the related procedures with you.
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