Court Rulings’ Enforcement in Egypt

The enforcement of domestic judgments in Egypt is primarily governed by the Civil and Commercial Procedures Law No. 13 of 1968. The key steps in the enforcement process include: Serving the judgment on the defendant: The first step is to serve the judgment on the defendant, either through personal delivery or by publication in a […]
Attractive Elements for Tourism Investments in Egypt

Egypt’s tourism industry has long been a cornerstone of its economy, and the country continues to offer a wealth of opportunities for both domestic and international investors. As the sector rebounds from recent challenges, several key elements make Egypt an attractive destination for tourism-related investments. Diverse Attractions and Strategic Location Egypt offers a unique and […]
Egypt’s Golden License for New Green Energy Projects

Egypt’s Golden License framework has been introduced by virtue of Article No. (20) Of the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 and Articles (42 and 43) of its Executive Regulations in order to support strategic projects aimed at securing supply of essential goods, reducing imports, and promoting domestic labor-intensive initiatives. The framework offers streamlined licensing […]
E-Waste Recycling Sector: A Strategic Partnership with Mauritius

An investment delegation from Mauritius recently met with Egyptian officials to explore the establishment of a significant e-waste recycling project in Egypt. The meeting, led by Mr. Hossam Heiba, CEO of the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, underscored the promising potential of the Egyptian market for both local and international investors in the […]
Egyptian Waste Management Regulations

Egypt’s efforts to improve its waste management practices received a major boost with the passing of Law 202 of Year 2020. Articles 3 and 4 of the aforementioned law establishes an authority called “Waste Management Regulatory Authority” (WMRA), this agency aims to “organize, follow up, monitor, evaluate and develop everything related to integrated waste management […]
Updated Egyptian Competition and Anti-Monopoly Regulations

In a significant development for competition policy in Egypt, the legislator recently introduced amendments under the Prime Minister’s Decision No. 1120 of the year 2024 to the Executive Regulations of the Competition Protection and Anti-Monopolistic Practices Law No. 1316 of 2005. A key focus of these changes is strengthening the framework for regulating mergers and […]
Import Regulations: Food, Grains, Soybeans & Wood

Import Regulations for Essential Commodities in Egypt Egypt’s Import and Export Regulations Law No. 118 of 1975 serves as the primary legal framework governing the importation of goods into the country. This comprehensive law outlines rules and procedures for both public and private entities engaged in import activities. One of the key provisions of the […]
Expert Insights on Navigating African Doing Business

On October 29, 2024, Mrs. V. Akinfieva had the honor to be a speaker at the International Legal Forum organized by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Republic of Belarus. It was also attended by leading lawyers from international and African law firms, important business community representatives, experts on African issues, and diplomatic […]
Legal Framework of Merger and Acquisition in Egypt

Corporate re-structuring and M&A occupy a significant share of the corporate finance world. M&A transactions resulting in a formation of a larger entity. Corporate finance deals with the other side of the coin as well and does the opposite by minimizing organizations through spinoffs or tracking stocks. Surely, M&A attracts vast attention and does not […]
Value Added Tax in Egypt

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Egypt: Current Discussions and Concerns:Value Added Tax (VAT) is the tax on the amount by which the value of an article/item has been increased at each stage of its production or distribution which means