Incorporate an LLC or Joint Stock Company (S.A.E.) through GAFI's one stop shop in Cairo. Tap a 100M+ consumer market plus Suez Canal corridor manufacturing under Investment Law 72 of 2017, with Zone A deductions up to 50% of investment cost, free zone 0% CIT against a 1 to 2% gross revenue fee, and 56 double tax treaties.
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The Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE) offers 22.5% CIT with up to 50% Investment Law 72 deduction in Zone A, deep water ports, and a regulator outside GAFI. Used by automotive assembly, green hydrogen, fertilisers, and warehousing for EMEA distribution.
Public and private free zones (Nasr City, 6th October, Alexandria, Damietta) give 0% CIT against a 1% gross revenue fee on goods or 2% on services, plus duty free import on inputs. Best when >50% of revenue is from exports.
Egypt is the largest Arab speaking consumer market with strong card and wallet penetration via Meeza, Fawry, and InstaPay. A GAFI Inland LLC clears the path to a CBE licensed payment provider and bank merchant account.
Foreign individuals appointed as manager, board member, or legal representative require Ministry of Interior security clearance, typically 12 weeks. If your timeline is tighter, structure with an Egyptian nominee manager or pick a GCC jurisdiction instead.
The Egyptian pound devalued sharply in 2022 to 2024 (cumulatively over 50% versus USD). Partial FX restrictions via the Central Bank of Egypt and queues for hard currency conversion remain a real friction for importers and dividend repatriators.
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