العربية• Factory Setup in Egypt
Notification or prior licence: the activity decides the route
Law No. 15 of 2017 governs the licensing of industrial establishments and divides it into two systems: notification for activities whose operation poses no risk to the environment, health, security or safety, and prior licensing for activities whose operation does pose such a risk. We identify the system that applies to your activity and handle the licensing procedures before the Industrial Development Authority through to completion.
• What we review before we start
- The industrial activity and its risk level.
- The environmental approval or study required.
- Civil protection requirements.
- The location of the establishment and the condition of the building.
• What our support covers
How we work with you
- Identifying the right licensing system for the activity.
- Preparing the licence file and its documents.
- Following up on environmental and civil protection approvals.
- Technical amendments and adding activities after licensing.
• Points to consider
Before applying
- A prior licence requires prior environmental approval or an environmental impact assessment, while notification requires environmental approval or an environmental presentation study under IDA’s guidelines.
- Civil protection approval is required under both systems; under notification, its procedures start after the licence is obtained.
- The licence is tied to the premises and cannot be transferred to another location; moving requires a new licence.
The information on this page is based on the website of the Industrial Development Authority (IDA), and should be checked against the official texts and decrees in force before any decision is made.
• How we work
How we work on your factory licence
1. Identifying the system
We review the activity and its risk level, and determine whether it falls under notification or prior licensing.
2. Prior approvals
We follow up on the environmental approval and civil protection requirements applicable to the system.
3. Filing and follow-up
We prepare the file, submit it to IDA and follow it through to the licence.
4. After licensing
We follow up on inspections, any observations and the technical amendments the factory needs.
• FAQs
Common questions about industrial licensing
Which law governs factory licensing?
Law No. 15 of 2017 on Facilitating the Procedures for Licensing Industrial Establishments, and its Executive Regulations issued by Decree No. 1082 of 2017.
What happens if violations are found on inspection?
According to IDA, the investor has two weeks to respond, followed by a period of up to 180 days to meet civil protection requirements, renewable once. The period is doubled for small and micro enterprises.
Can licensing decisions be challenged?
Yes. A grievance may be filed before the Grievances Committee under Law No. 15 of 2017.
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• Your next step
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