Egypt Company FormationEgyptian (LLC) Company Formation

The most common form of company in Egypt is the Limited Liability Company.  An Egyptian LLC company is a legal entity that is separate and distinct from the individuals who run it. For sole traders and for people in partnerships, the individuals’ personal assets are at risk if there is a claim against the organisation but shareholders in an LLC are liable to lose only the value of the share capital to which they subscribe.

LLCs in Egypt can be 100% foreign owned and are relatively quick to incorporate.

Egypt company formation nameCompany Name

The names of companies in Egypt are generally derived from the company’s business objects and must end with, or include somewhere, ‘Limited Liability Company’ or an appropriate abbreviation. Once approved by the Registrar the company name is reserved for 10 days; certain words, such as those suggesting governmental patronage are prohibited.

company formation registered officeRegistered Office

All companies must have a registered office in Egypt where official company documents and correspondence may be legally served. We will provide a registered office.

Egypt Incorporation directorDirectors

At least two directors are required for an LLC   –  who must be 21 years of age or over. One director must be an Egyptian resident. We can provide resident director services for compliance purposes, if required.

Egypt company formation shareholderShareholders

A  minimum of two shareholders are necessary, up to a maximum of 50 shareholders for an LLC. There is no restriction on nationality or residency and corporate shareholders are permitted.

Egypt company formation share capitalShare Capital

The estimated governmental costs and charges for establishing a company in Egypt will be determined according to the capital of the company and its activity

Egypt company formation share capitalFiling Requirements

Egyptian LLCs must file audited annual financial statements and annual tax returns.

Egypt company incorporation timescaleTimescale

Once all the necessary documentation has been submitted to the Registrar the typical incorporation period is 2-3 weeks.

Egypt company formation feesEgypt Company Formation Fees

We offer an all inclusive Egypt Company Incorporation Service

Egypt LLC Company Formation – 2-3 weeks

  • Obtain a company name certificate from the Commercial Registry
  • Liaising with the local registrar and relevant authorities
  • Prepare your Company Registration Forms
  • Obtain a certificate from the bank showing the full amount of company’s capital
  • Visit the Companies Department to dictate the amendments to the model of statutes to the Incorporation Unit (IU) at the Companies Department
  • File the documents with the Incorporation Unit (IU) at the Legal Department of the Companies Department
  • Official newspaper announcement of the company
  • Appoint the Directors
  • Minutes appointing first Directors
  • Preparation of the first minutes of Board Meeting
  • Payment of services of the investment department for establishing a limited company
  • Translating the company contract from Arabic into English with an official translator
  • Notarise company’s contract at the Public Notary Office affiliated to the Department of Companies
  • Obtain the Notification of Incorporation and Chamber of Commerce permit
  • Register for sales tax and obtain a tax card via the Tax Authority
  • Initial Government licence fee payable on incorporation
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Issue of shares and production of Share Certificates
  • All documents and certificates supplied in a professional folder
  • Delivery of documents by FedEx / DHL courier
£2100
Notary FeeUS$600
Additional Services
Registered Office and Company Administration (required )

Egyptian Resident Director

£1950

£860

Annual Renewal Fees
Company Administration

  • Provision of the Registered Office and Registered Agent in Egypt
  • Compliance with local domicile requirements
  • Payment of Government Fees
  • Maintaining statutory records
  • Statutory Due-Diligence
  • 12 months basic consultation
  • Ensuring that your company is kept in good standing through payment of the annual government fee and filing of annual documents
£1950
Maintenance of Directors Register£175

 

Your company will be incorporated using your chosen name and we will ensure that the procedure is as simple as possible.

The whole incorporation process can be completed online and we will administer the preparation and filing of all registration forms on your behalf.

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