Establishing Branches of Foreign Companies in Egypt

Creating a branch for a foreign company in Egypt requires compliance with several legal procedures and conditions to ensure the branch operates legally and effectively in the Egyptian market. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is the main regulatory body responsible for this process.

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Creating a branch for a foreign company in Egypt requires compliance with several legal procedures and conditions to ensure the branch operates legally and effectively in the Egyptian market. The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) is the main regulatory body responsible for this process.


Basic Requirements for Establishing a Foreign Branch in Egypt

  1. Existence of a Contract or Agreement for a Project in Egypt:
  2. Bank Certificate:
  3. Parent Company Resolution to Open a Branch in Egypt:
  4. Parent Company Resolution to Appoint a Branch Manager in Egypt:
  5. Declaration from the Parent Company:
  6. Two Copies of the Egyptian Company’s Commercial Register:
  7. Original Articles of Association or Commercial Register of the Parent Company Abroad:
  8. Security Clearance Forms:
  9. Physical Location for the Branch:
  10. Compliance with Egyptian Laws:

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