Company formation & investmentHow to Register a Company in Egypt (2026): Step by Step from Name Certificate to Tax CardThe full 2026 sequence for registering a company in Egypt: choosing the form, the name certificate, GAFI fees, the Commercial Register, the…
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Company Formation in Egypt
and Sharm El Sheikh
Company formation in Egypt usually means an LLC, a one-person company or a joint-stock company, registered through GAFI; in practice that takes one to two weeks once documents are ready. Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab add the rules of Decree 128/2022. We set your company up and keep it compliant, from Office 314, Al Azizia Mall.
- Chartered Accountant (محاسب قانوني)
- Office 314, Al Azizia Mall, Sharm El Sheikh
- Arabic, English, Italian and Russian
- Same-day replies, 09:00–23:00 every day
01Who it's for
Business setup in Egypt: which company form fits your situation
Start from your situation. The table further down sets the six forms side by side.
LLCTwo or more partners running one business2 to 50 partners, no statutory minimum capital and no bank certificate at incorporation. Law 159 sets no nationality condition for managers; check your activity first.LLC in EgyptOne-person company or sole proprietorshipOne owner going it aloneA shop in the Old Market, an office in Hadaba. A one-person company is a separate legal person with EGP 1,000 of capital, fully paid; a sole proprietorship is you, trading in your own name.One-person companyJoint-stock companyInvestor groups and foreign projects in Sharm or DahabAt least three founders and EGP 250,000 of issued capital. Decree 128/2022 makes it the required form for non-Egyptian projects in Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab.Joint-stock companyForeign ownersForeign shareholders anywhere in EgyptForeigners can own 100% of most investment projects. Commercial agency, importing for trade and Sinai follow their own rules.Foreign-owned companiesBranchA foreign company with a contract in EgyptRegistered only against a specific contract with an Egyptian party, and struck off if the security result is negative.Branch of a foreign companyRepresentative officeA foreign company exploring the marketResearch and promotion only: no trading, invoicing or paid services. The parent undertakes to convert or close it within three years.Representative office
02Process
Company registration in Egypt, step by step
The order a typical file follows, as of October 2026. Times are ranges reported in practice, never promises.
- 01
Name certificate
The Commercial Register confirms the trade name is free. We check it against your activity before the articles are drafted.
- 02
Premises lease
A lease or ownership document for the head office. In Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab, check the address against the decree's maps before you sign.
- 03
Documents and security forms
IDs, legalised and translated papers from abroad, powers of attorney, and a security-inquiry form for every foreign founder and manager. A foreign attorney-in-fact needs valid Egyptian residency.
- 04
Bank certificate
JSC: at least 10% of the issued capital. One-person company: the full capital. LLC: none, since Law 4/2018. Branch: the equivalent of EGP 5,000 in foreign currency.
- 05
Contract, certification and Commercial Register
Articles signed, certified by the Bar Association, notarised and entered in the Commercial Register through GAFI. GAFI states one working day for a one-person company or JSC filed in person at its service centres; LLCs go through GAFI's e-portal instead.
- 06
Tax card
Registration with the Egyptian Tax Authority and e-invoice set-up. The 8-month temporary tax card introduced in July 2026 cannot issue e-invoices; standard activities get the normal five-year card.
Security clearance, reported for some nationalities, and Sinai approvals both add time. From tax period 2028 every business must keep regular books, so we open them from the first month.
03Why us
Why clients in Sharm choose us
Company Formation in Egypt and Sharm El Sheikh, handled by one chartered accountant from your first question to the final registration. Step by step: how to register a company in Egypt and your first 90 days after registration.
+100 businesses servedHotels, restaurants, dive centres, shops and investors in Sharm El Sheikh trust us with their files.
A chartered accountant on your fileYour file is prepared and followed by a Chartered Accountant (محاسب قانوني) and tax expert.
On the ground in SharmOffice 314, Al Azizia Mall, close to the authorities your file goes through. Open every day, 09:00–23:00.
Four languagesArabic, English, Italian and Russian, with the same facts in each.
08FAQ
Company formation in Egypt: questions we are asked
How long does company incorporation in Egypt take?
Allow one to two weeks once every document is ready. GAFI states one working day for a one-person company or JSC filed in person at its service centres; that route is not listed for LLCs. Legalisation abroad, advance security clearance reported for some nationalities, and Sinai approvals add time. We give a range for your case, never a fixed promise.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a company in Egypt?
Yes, for most investment projects, and profits and capital can be repatriated. The exceptions are commercial agency, which is restricted to Egyptians, importing for trade, and Sinai. In El Tor or Saint Catherine, Law 14/2012 requires at least 55% Egyptian ownership; in Sharm El Sheikh and Dahab, Decree 128/2022 requires a JSC but states no percentage.
What is the minimum capital to open a company in Egypt?
It depends on the form. An LLC has no statutory minimum and, since Law 4/2018, needs no bank certificate at incorporation. A one-person company needs EGP 1,000, fully paid. A JSC needs EGP 250,000 of issued capital, with 10% paid at incorporation. Figures of EGP 50,000 quoted online for an LLC or one-person company are wrong as of October 2026.
Which company type do I need in Sharm El Sheikh?
Egyptian owners can choose any form. For a non-Egyptian investment project, Decree 128/2022 requires an Egyptian JSC in Sharm El Sheikh, Dahab and the Gulf of Aqaba tourism sector, with security approvals for later changes of shareholders or articles. Whether your premises fall inside the decree's maps, and whether another form is accepted in practice, we check for your address.
What does company setup in Egypt cost?
Government fees follow the formulas of each authority: GAFI's notification fee and the Bar Association's certification fee scale with capital within caps, and the Commercial Register charges a fixed fee. We confirm the current amounts in your quote. Translation, legalisation and our own fee depend on your case. Our estimator applies the formulas to your capital in about two minutes.
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Company formation in Sharm & South SinaiDecree 128/2022, Law 14/2012 and what they mean for your premises.See the Sinai rulesCompany formation for foreigners100% ownership, its limits, security forms and GAFI reports.Foreign-owned companiesCommercial Register, tax card and licencesRegistrations and sector licences, new or renewed.Registrations and licencesAccounting and bookkeepingBooks, VAT, e-receipts, payroll and audit-ready statements.Accounting servicesResidency in EgyptResidence and work permit files for founders, managers and staff.Residency servicesDocument checklistA first document list for your company form and nationality.Build my checklist
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