Articles & Research
Regular legal analysis of new Egyptian legislation, practical guides for investors, and reviews of the recurring issues businesses face — written for readers who want a professional read, not a general summary.
Principal-function licensing at securities companies — a working read of FRA Decision 2/2024
A practical guide to FRA Decision No. 2 of 2024 (as amended on 12 February 2025) governing the licensing and continuation of Principal Functions at Egyptian securities companies — from licensing conditions to the institutional register and administrative measures.
Industrial Development Authority services — a practical guide for industrial investors
A methodical guide to the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) services: industrial land allocation, factory licensing, the Industrial Register, local-manufacturing services, technical affairs, and environmental-protection services.
Establishing a company in Egypt — a full playbook from decision to launch
A working guide through every step of setting up a company in Egypt: the entity form, the competent authority, the documents, the capital deposit, operating licences, and ongoing compliance.
The New Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 — what it changes for businesses and investors
A practical read of the main changes introduced by the new Labour Law, and how they shift contract drafting, termination practice, and severance arrangements.
Market Entry & Investment
08 publicationsIndustrial Development Authority services — a practical guide for industrial investors
A methodical guide to the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) services: industrial land allocation, factory licensing, the Industrial Register, local-manufacturing services, technical affairs, and environmental-protection services.
Establishing a company in Egypt — a full playbook from decision to launch
A working guide through every step of setting up a company in Egypt: the entity form, the competent authority, the documents, the capital deposit, operating licences, and ongoing compliance.
Five legal questions to answer before entering the Egyptian market
Entering Egypt does not begin with the entity form alone. It begins with understanding the activity, licensing route, ownership position, and day-one management responsibilities.
How to Start a Company in Egypt with an Operating-Ready Structure
This practical playbook shows how an investor or founder moves from business concept to an Egyptian entity that is ready for sign-off, operations, and authority-facing work.
The GAFI Digital Licensing Platform — a practical guide for investors
A working walkthrough of the six-step GAFI e-licensing platform and the advantages it opens up for both foreign and local investors.
Structuring foreign investment in Egypt: what should be reviewed before commitment?
Good structuring is not just about formal compliance. It is about selecting a route that works for ownership, control, funding, and exit.
Security clearance for foreign investors in Egypt — what most do not know
A plain-language note on the security-clearance procedures GAFI applies to investors from certain nationalities, and the risks of handling them late.
Egypt's Special Economic Zones — investment opportunities and regulatory advantages
A full guide to the legal, tax, and customs advantages offered by Egypt's Special Economic Zones, with a side-by-side comparison to the traditional Free Zones regime.
Corporate & Governance
03 publicationsPrincipal-function licensing at securities companies — a working read of FRA Decision 2/2024
A practical guide to FRA Decision No. 2 of 2024 (as amended on 12 February 2025) governing the licensing and continuation of Principal Functions at Egyptian securities companies — from licensing conditions to the institutional register and administrative measures.
Shareholder discipline before dispute: what should be agreed early?
Many shareholder disputes do not begin with misconduct. They begin with the absence of clear rules for decision-making, funding, exit, and dealing with underperformance.
Governance routines in regulated sectors: why they matter even in quiet periods
Regulatory files rarely deteriorate because of a single major event alone. More often, they weaken through small delays in updating, documentation, and follow-through.
Disputes & Arbitration
03 publicationsResolving Disputes in Egypt: When to Negotiate, Litigate, or Arbitrate
This playbook shows how businesses and investors can choose the right dispute path instead of defaulting to litigation or unstructured negotiation.
Arbitration readiness starts in the contract: points worth reviewing early
Strong arbitration positions are not built after the dispute begins alone. They start with clear obligations, workable notice mechanisms, and records that can later be defended.
FIDIC contracts in the Egyptian market — implementation challenges and claims management
A review of the practical issues that arise when FIDIC contracts meet Egyptian projects, and the mechanics of handling claims and the disputes that follow.
Employment & Operations
03 publicationsThe New Labour Law No. 14 of 2025 — what it changes for businesses and investors
A practical read of the main changes introduced by the new Labour Law, and how they shift contract drafting, termination practice, and severance arrangements.
Hiring Employees in Egypt Legally and with Operational Discipline
This playbook helps business leaders build a clear employment relationship from the outset instead of waiting for a dispute and then trying to repair the documents retroactively.
Employment documentation for growing businesses: where should legal priority start?
Many businesses prioritise fast hiring over workable employment documentation, only to face avoidable difficulties during conflict, scale-up, or internal review.
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