Company Formation & Foreign Investment in Egypt | Dr. Hassan Abdelmoneim Hassan Law Firm

The Idea

Most mistakes by foreign investors happen on day one: the wrong legal form, an incomplete partners' agreement, or a license that was never checked. We start by understanding your business and objective, then choose the structure, prepare the papers and follow the authorities inside Egypt on your behalf.

The suitable legal form and the licensing authority vary with the activity, the location, the nationality of the partners and the ownership percentages. We cannot fix them before understanding your project, so the first consultation focuses on exactly that.

What We Do

Choose the legal form of the project (limited liability company, joint-stock company, branch of a foreign company, representative office and others) according to the activity and purpose.
Prepare the articles of association and the shareholder or partner agreements to protect your rights.
Follow formation and licensing procedures with the competent authorities, including the investment authority where the nature of the project requires it.
Review the company's first commercial contracts: supply, lease, employment and dealings with suppliers and customers.
Stay with you after formation through the contracting with companies, associations and institutions: contracts, labor, collection and legal representation in disputes.

How We Work with You

A first remote consultation, then a written opinion on the proposed structure, then a written fee agreement defining the scope, then execution inside Egypt with periodic reports in Arabic or English. See the full engagement steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

What legal forms are available to a foreign investor in Egypt?

They include the limited liability company, the joint stock company, the branch of a foreign company and the representative office, among others. The right choice depends on the activity and the purpose.

Which authority issues the licence?

The legal form and the competent licensing authority differ according to the activity, location, the partners' nationality and ownership shares — including the investment authority depending on the project. That is why the first consultation focuses on understanding your project.

Do I need to be in Egypt during incorporation?

Not necessarily. We start with a remote consultation, then prepare the documents and follow up with the authorities in Egypt on your behalf, with periodic reports in Arabic or English.

Need advice on your situation?

Send us a summary of the facts and any documents you have, and we will explain your next step — in English or Arabic.

This content is general information and is not a substitute for legal advice on your specific situation, nor a promise of any outcome.