Common Legal Risks in Egyptian M&A Transactions
For many foreign investors, an Egyptian acquisition looks commercially straightforward at the beginning. The target has customers, assets, employees, licenses, and a market position. The parties agree on price. A term sheet is signed. Everyone expects the legal work to confirm what the business teams already believe. Then the risk review begins. Corporate records may […]
Asset Deal vs. Share Deal in Egypt: Choosing the Right M&A Structure
Choosing between an asset deal and a share deal is one of the first strategic decisions in an Egyptian acquisition. It affects what the buyer acquires, which liabilities remain with the seller, how approvals work, how taxes may apply, and how complex the closing process becomes. In Egypt, share acquisitions are often the more common […]
Legal Due Diligence in Egypt: An Insider’s Guide for Foreign Investors
Before any acquisition, joint venture, or significant market entry, legal due diligence is your first real look inside a target business. In Egypt, that process has its own logic — and its own surprises. The Deal That Nearly Closed Cleanly Consider a European private equity fund that moved to acquire a majority stake in a […]
M&A in Egypt: A Practical Legal Guide for 2026
Egypt has quietly become one of the region’s more active M&A markets. Gulf conglomerates, European multinationals, and emerging-market funds have all completed transactions here — across banking, energy, retail, telecoms, and real estate. The deal flow is real. So is the complexity. The problem is that many foreign buyers arrive with a mental model built […]
Egypt: Enhancing the Role of MSMEs
Small & Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs), also known as small businesses in common parlance, are much more than small ventures—they represent the lifeblood of Egypt’s economy. When discussing the critical role of MSMEs in Egypt, imagine an entrepreneur in the city of Alexandria attempting to build a small manufacturing unit or an ‘innovative’ business in the […]
Egypt’s Export Development Fund: Boosting Trade and Economic Growth
Egypt has long diagnosed the importance of encouraging exports and supporting commercial sectors including furniture, textiles, scientific supplies, chemical substances, cosmetics, and engineering industries. To obtain this, the authorities set up the Export Development Support Fund under Law No. A hundred and fifty five of 2002. The Fund operates beneath the Ministry of Trade and […]
The Legal Landscape for Electric Vehicles Manufacturing in Egypt
As the global shift towards sustainable transportation gains momentum, electric vehicles manufacturing (EVs) has become a focal point of interest for many countries, including Egypt. Egypt, with its growing automotive industry and ambitious plans to reduce carbon emissions, has set its sights on becoming a key player in the EV market. This article explores the […]
Establishing a Tourist Facilities in Egypt
Introduction: The Hotel and Tourist Establishments Law (Law No. 8 of 2022) marks a new era for Egypt’s tourism sector. This law significantly benefits investors by streamlining procedures and addressing obstacles hindering tourism activity. The Tourist Facility Law fosters better coordination among relevant government agencies. The Law’s Objectives: The new law aims to simplify licensing […]
Amendments to the Egyptian Investment Law
The Prime Minister issued Executive Regulation No. 1203 of the year 2024 to amend some provisions of the final regulations of Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 to define the text of the second paragraph of Article (10) and the texts of Articles (41), (42) and (43) of the aforementioned Investment Law to increase and […]
Regulations Governing Customs and Tax Refund Per Investment Law Located on Mainland vs SC Zone
As Egypt continues to attract foreign investment, it is crucial for investors to navigate the complexities of the country’s investment laws and regulations. One crucial aspect to consider is the difference in customs and tax refund policies between investments on the mainland and those within the country’s free trade zones. Egypt’s Investment Law No.72 of […]
