Investor Service

Center
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Contents
Forward 1

I. Company Incorporation 3

Incorporation of Corporations (Joint Stock Companies – Partnerships Limited by Shares – Limited

Liability Companies) in Accordance with the Provisions of Law No. 72 of 2017 or Law No. 159 of
1981 5
Incorporation of Partnerships (General and Limited Partnerships) in Accordance with the Provisions of
Law No. 72 of 2017 10
Incorporation of Sole Proprietorships in Accordance with Law No. 72 of 2017 14
Incorporation of a Single Member Company 17

II. General Meetings 21

Request for Ratification of Minutes of Ordinary General Meeting of Companies Governed by the
Provisions of Law No.72 of 2017 and Law No. 159 of 1981 25
Ratification of Minutes of Meetings of Boards of Directors of Companies Governed by the Provisions
of Law No. 72 of 2017 or Law No. 159 of 1981 28
Ratification of Administrative Decisions of Limited Liability Companies Established in Accordance
with the Provisions of Law No. 72 of 2017 and Law No. 159 of 1981 30
Ratification of Minutes of Meeting of All Partners Regarding the Opening or Closing of a Branch 32
Ratification of Lists of Members of the Board of Directors of Joint Stock Companies 34
Ratification of Shareholders/Partners Lists of Companies Governed by the Provisions of Law No. 159
of 1981 36

III. Amendments 39

Request for Ratification of Minutes of Extraordinary General Meetings and Amendment of Articles of
Incorporation and Association of Corporations 43
Request for Ratification of Minutes of Meeting of Board of Directors including the Amendment of
Articles No. 6 & 7 and the Amended Articles of Association of Joint Stock Companies 47
Request for Amendment of Articles of General or Limited Partnerships 50
Request for Amendment of Basic Data of Sole Proprietorships 53
Request for Change of Legal Structure of Companies 55
Request for Company Conversion from Operation under the Investment Law to Operation under Law
No. 159 of 1981 58
Request for Conversion of Companies Operating under the Free Zones System to the Internal
Investment System in Accordance with Law No. 72 of 2017 or Law No. 159 of 1981 61
Request for Merger through Absorption 63
Request for Company split-up 66

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Request for Company Liquidation (Corporation – Partnership)
Phase I: Carrying out or Abandoning Liquidation Proceedings 69
Request for Liquidation of Partnerships
Phase II: Crossing out Company's Name from the Commercial Register 72
Request for Liquidation of Sole proprietorships 74
Request for Amendment of Data of Foreign Companies Incorporated in Accordance with the
Investment Law along with Branches of Foreign Banks 76
Request for ratification of Minutes of the Ordinary General Meeting Including the Amendment Of
Articles No. 6 & 7 79
Request for Amendment of Single Member Company 82

IV. Technical Services 85

Request for Recommendation Addressed to the Customs Authority to Apply the 2% Uniform Customs 86
Duty on Machinery, Equipment and Devices of Companies/Establishments Governed by and Enjoying
the Provisions of the Investment Law
Request for Approval of Application Forms Filled in and Submitted by Companies/Establishments as 88
Evidence on being governed by the Provisions of the Investment Law
Request for Approval on Invoices of Importation/Exportation of Companies/Establishments Governed
by and Enjoying the Provisions of the Investment Law 90
Request for Ratification of Document(s) to be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order for
the Latter to Authenticate the Same for Foreign Transactions 92
Request for Recommendation on Exemption of Contract of Registration of Purchase of Lands from
Stamp Duty as well as Notarization and Publicity Fees 94
Request for Recommendation on Exemption of Credit Facility/ Loan / Mortgage Contracts from Stamp
Duty as well as Notarization and Publicity Fees 96
Request for Opening Branches outside the Arab Republic of Egypt 98
Request for Giving a Recommendation Approving Toll Manufacturing 100
Request for Approval on Disposition of Capital Assets by way of Sale 102
Request for Giving a Recommendation Approving the Registration of Land Purchase Contracts and
Companies' Headquarters or Banks' Branches 104
Request for Trading of Shares of Joint Stock Companies Incorporated in Accordance with the
Provisions of the Investment Law or Law No. 159 of 1981 106
Request for Recommendation Addressed to Various Bodies (Municipality/ Commercial Register/
Investment Tax/ Customs/ Electricity/…) 108
Request for Obtainment of a Port Entry Permit (Certificate) to Companies Governed by the Provisions
of the Investment Law 110
Request for Issuance of a Certificate of Importation of Raw Materials, Production Requirements
and Spare Parts for Capital Equipment/ a Certificate of Exportation for Companies/Establishments
Governed by the Provisions of the Investment Law whose Production Date has been specified by
GAFI. 112

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Request for Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Importation of Raw Materials, Production 114
Requirements and Spare Parts for Capital Equipment of Companies/Establishments Governed by the
Provisions of the Investment Law whose Production Date has not been specified by GAFI
Request for Recommendation Approving the Opening/Closing down of Bank Branches 116
Request for Approval on Opening/Crossing out New Non-productive Branches (Sales Outlet – 118
Administrative Office) of Sole Proprietorships Established in Accordance with the Provisions of the
Investment Law inside the Arab Republic of Egypt (Except for Sinai)

V. Government Services 121

Request for Recommendation to the Customs for the Temporary Release of a Passenger-type Vehicle
on Temporary Release Basis 123
Request for Recommendation on Investor Entry Visa «Companies Governed by the Provisions of the
Investment Law» 125
Request for Recommendation on Temporary Residence Permit for Investors of Companies Governed
by the Provisions of the Investment Law 127
Request for Recommendation on Renewal of Temporary Residence Permit for Investors of Companies
Governed by the Provisions of the Investment Law 129
Request for recruiting a Subordinate 131
Request for Recommendation on Granting a One-year Residence Permit to a Subordinate 133
Request for Renewal of Residence of a Subordinate 135
Request for Recommendation on Recruiting Foreign Labor (Entry Visa) to Work in the Arab Republic of
Egypt for Companies Governed by the Provisions of the Investment Law 137
Request for Carrying out Procedures in Connection with Obtaining Work Permits for Foreigners
(Companies Governed by the Investment Law) 140
Request for Recommendation on Work Permits Renewal for Foreigners (Companies Governed by the
Provisions of the Investment Law) 142
Request for the Issuance of Work Permits of Investors (For Companies Governed By The Provisions of
Law no. 159 of 1981) 144
Request for Recommendation to Renew the Work Permits of Foreign Investors (For Companies
Governed By The Provisions of Law No. 159 of 1981) 146
Request for the Approval on the Registration of a Foreign Company Branch at the Commercial
Register in Egypt 148
Request for a Recommendation on Granting a Work Permit to a Foreign Company Branch Manager 150
Request for a Recommendation on Renewal of a Work Permit of a Foreign Company Branch Manager 152
Representation Offices 154
Request for a Recommendation to Amend the Data of the Representation Office and Obtain the
Required Certificates (Change an Address- Change a Manager- Change the Name of the Parent
Company) 156
Request for Crossing out a Representation Office/ Obtaining a Certificate/ Obtaining a True Copy 158
Request for a Recommendation to Issue a Work Permit for a Manager of a Representation Office 160

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Request for a Recommendation to Renew the Work Permit of a Manager of a Foreign Company
Representation Office 162

VI. Publication 165

Issuing Free Gazette of Incorporation Decisions, and Articles of Incorporation and Association of
Companies and Establishments that have been Incorporated 167
Issuing Additional Copies of the Gazette of Incorporation Decisions, and Articles of Incorporation and
Association of Companies and Establishments that have already been Incorporated 168
Publication of Amended Incorporation Decisions and Articles of Association of Companies and
Establishments in the Investment Gazette 170
Publication of Certain Decisions of the Investment Gazette 172
Ratification of the Investment Gazette to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 174
Correction of Mistake(s) in the Investment Gazette Copies 176

VII. Real Estate and Lands Allocation 179

Real Estate Allocation Service in the Event of not posting an Announcement on GAFI's Official Website 180

VIII. Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status 183

Determining the Date of Starting the Activity to Grant Special Incentives to Companies and
Establishments in Accordance with the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 185
The Committee Determining the Date of Starting the Activity for Companies Incorporated in
Accordance with the Provisions of the Investment Law No. 8 of 1997 (without granting the incentives
stipulated in Law No. 72 of 2017) 188
The Committee Determining Companies Implementation Status 191
Implementation Completion Committee for Companies Incorporated in Accordance with Law No. 230
of 1989 193

Premier Services Unit 195

The Relevant Ministries and Bodies Represented at the ISC 199

Investor Service Centers in Governorates 213

ISC Means of Communication 218

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Forward
In light of the Egyptian Government plan to correct the course of
the economy, and restructure it, the Government has adopted a
comprehensive reform program since 2014.
The reform program has relied on economic, financial and social
reform pillars and the stimulation of the economic growth to attain
sustainable comprehensive development, which positively reflects
on increasing the employment rate and raising the citizens’ living
standards.
In consistency with the government’s comprehensive economic reform, the Ministry of Investment and
International Cooperation (MIIC) has adopted parallel reform policies to create an attractive environment
for local and foreign investors. The policies are based on fundamental pillars that are reflected in
legislative, legal, structural, institutional and administrative reforms in order to fight against red-tape,
eliminate investment obstacles and provide an attractive environment to receive capital inflows.
The issuance of the new Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 in May 31, 2017 was one of the main legislative
reforms to improve the investment environment. A serious of complimentary laws have been enacted,
which set a frame and clear stimulus for investment in Egypt.
The establishment of a new Investor Service Center (ISC) has been a necessary step. The MIIC has
exerted due diligence to provide all services in order to implement the provisions of the new Investment
Law that stipulates: (i) a certain time limit to obtain the licenses; (ii) services mechanism; (iii) executing
the E-system procedures; (iv) the Appropriate Bodies’ approval of the electronic signatures; and (v)
the acceptance of the electronic payment to eliminate the bureaucracy procedures and improve the
investment climate.
The ISC has been provided with the latest technology and electronic systems to provide investment
services, regulate and improve data and information exchange mechanisms vis-à-vis appropriate
bodies involved in providing such services in a manner consistent with the international practices.
The investor can complete all the procedures via the electronic portal of the General Authority for
Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) www.gafi.gov.eg within maximum 24 business hours.
All the aforementioned procedures have been a step toward a sustainable reform to increase the
investment flows, growth and employment rates to place Egypt in a high rank amongst the developed
countries as per the ambitious vision of HE President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, so that Egypt shall remain the
very heart of the world and the Egyptians reap the fruits of the country.

Dr. Sahar Nasr

Ministry of Investment and

International Cooperation

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I. Company
Incorporation

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Incorporation of Corporations (Joint Stock Companies
– Partnerships Limited by Shares – Limited Liability
Companies) in Accordance with the Provisions of Law
No. 72 of 2017 or Law No. 159 of 1981
Required Documents
1- A certificate of non-confusion of company name approved by the Commercial Register.
2- Bank certificate
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares, a bank certificate
to the effect that at least 10% of the issued capital has been deposited. Within 3 months,
another 25% of the issued capital must be paid. Within 5 years, 100% of the issued capital
must have been paid. This goes without prejudice to the business activities on which the
law regulating engagement therein stipulates a minimum amount to be paid of the paid-up
capital. Another condition is that the minimum amount of the issued capital must not be less
than EGP 250,000 (two hundred thousand Egyptian pounds).
3- Copies of the relevant powers of attorney (original powers of attorney must be submitted for
matching against the copies):
ֺ Powers of attorney from all founders (minimum 3 founders) in respect of joint stock
companies.
ֺ Powers of attorney from all partners (minimum 2 partners) in respect of limited liability
companies. A limited liability company must include an Egyptian manager.
ֺ The power of attorney must include a stipulation entitling the attorney to incorporate and
sign on the articles of incorporation before the notarization office at GAFI. In case the
attorney is one of the partners, the power of attorney must include the clause (entering into
contract with oneself and third parties in the incorporation of companies).
4- Copies of valid personal ID of founders or partners (original ID may be requested for matching
against the copies):
ֺ For Egyptians, national ID card.
ֺ For foreigners, passports.
5- An official original certificate obtained from the Register of Accountants and Auditors to the
effect that the company's auditor is entitled to review and approve the budgets of corporations.
A copy of the certificate or acceptance acknowledgment of appointment must be submitted in
case the original certificate was previously furnished to GAFI.
6- A copy of the Bar Association card of the lawyer who ratifies the articles of incorporation before
the Bar Association; the cardholder must be at minimum a lawyer admitted before the Court of
First Instance and the card must be valid up to date.
7- A background check on foreign founders or partners (whether natural or juridical persons).
8- The name and address of the company's legal advisor, who must be a lawyer at least admitted
before the Court of Appeal.

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9- Copies of valid personal ID of the attorney (original ID must be submitted for matching against
the copies):
ֺ For Egyptians, ID card.
ֺ For foreigners, passports (valid residence permit is a must).
10- In case any of the company object requires a special approval (prior approval) by the virtue
of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies must be
submitted.
11- In the event of pumping in-kind shares upon incorporation:
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and/or partnerships limited by shares, the original report
of GAFI committee, which valuated such in-kind shares, must be submitted.
ֺ In respect of limited liability companies, it would suffice to submit a report by professional
experts, whose professions are regulated under the law and match the type(s) of the in-kind
shares being valuated.
12- In the event of incorporating a company to operate under the Free Zones System in accordance
with Law No. 72 of 2017, the aforementioned required documents must be submitted, together
with the following:
ֺ In respect of public free zone(s), GAFI's approval prior to incorporation must be obtained.
Such pre-incorporation approval is to be issued by the board of directors of the public free
zone in which the project is to be set up.
ֺ In respect of private free zone(s), for a joint stock company or a limited liability company,
the approval of the Council of Ministers must be obtained prior to the incorporation.
13- In the event of incorporating a company resulting from the change of legal structure of a
partnership incorporated in accordance with the Trade Law into a corporation in accordance
with Law No. 72 of 2017 and Law No. 159 of 1981, the aforementioned documents must be
submitted together with the following:
ֺ A valuation report on the in-kind shares (net assets and liabilities of partnerships); in case of
conversion to a joint stock company, a report shall be prepared by the committee formed by
a decision of GAFI CEO. In case of conversion to a limited liability company, the report shall
be prepared by experts.
ֺ Articles of partnership and their summary, in addition to, all subsequent amendments to the
articles of partnership and their summaries which must be registered with the court.
ֺ Minutes of meeting of all partners including an approval by the partners on the change of
legal structure before the valuation process.
ֺ Minutes of meeting of all partners including the approval of partners on the valuation
outcome and the approval on the company's articles of association after conversion (capital
and its distribution among partners and activity...etc.)
ֺ In the event of conversion into a joint stock company where the partners would like to add
cash shares, a bank certificate of deposit evidencing that 10% of the cash shares have been
paid, and in the event of conversion into a limited liability company.

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ֺ A summary on the company since the date on which it was founded. This summary must
include the amendments made to the company until the relevant minutes of meeting of all
partners. The summary must be submitted on a compact disc (CD).
ֺ The commercial registry.
14- In the event of incorporating one or more corporation(s) through split up of an existing company
into more than one company:
ֺ The split-up decision issued by GAFI CEO.
ֺ The valuation report on the in-kind shares.
ֺ An official copy of the commercial registry of the splitting company including an endorsement
to that effect.
ֺ A copy of the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting, adopting the split-up resolution,
after having been ratified by GAFI.
ֺ A copy of the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting, approving the valuation
outcome, after having been ratified by GAFI.
ֺ Split-up draft contract as approved by GAFI.

Steps:
„„ Incorporation via the E-portal
1- Sign up, create an account and specify your workspace. To do this, use GAFI e-portal:
http://www.gafi.gov.eg, the documents will be checked.
2- Pay the fees using a credit card, and e-sign the documents.
3. All your company's documents will be sent to your workspace on GAFI's e-portal.

For help please call 16035

„„ Incorporation via the ISC:

ֺֺ Select the service, take a number from the queue machine and the documents will be checked on
the ground floor.
1. Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw up the articles of incorporation, and pay the incorporation
fees using a credit card or in cash on the first floor.
2. Sign the documents giving effect to the articles of incorporation and receive your company's
documents.

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Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw

up the articles of incorporation, and pay
the incorporation fees using a credit
card or in cash

Select the service,

take a number from Sign the documents
the queue machine giving effect to the

2
and the documents articles of incorporation
will be checked and receive your
company's documents.

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 1st Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.
- In case of encountering any problems during the e-incorporation, kindly call the hotline: 16035
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CLT, or contact: [email protected].

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Fees
Service Fee value as per Law Fee value as per Law No. 159 Methods/Places of
Description No. 72 of 2017 of 1981 Payment
0.01% of the issued
0.01% of the issued capital,
capital, maximum EGP
Bar Association maximum EGP 25,000 and
25,000 and minimum
endorsement fee minimum EGP 250 + EGP 50 Bar
EGP 250 + EGP 50 Bar
Association stamp duty.
Association stamp duty.
Articles of 0.0025% of the issued capital,
incorporation Nil maximum EGP 1,000 and
notarization fee minimum EGP 10.
EGP 56. In case the
company has a branch, EGP 56. In case the company has
Entry at the
such branch must be a branch, such branch must be
Commercial
added to the commercial added to the commercial registry
Register
registry in return for a in return for a fee of EGP 261.
fee of EGP 261.
Issuance of shares
of joint stock 0.0005% of the issued
0.0005% of the issued capital,
companies and capital, maximum EGP
maximum EGP 10,000.
partnerships limited 10,000.
by shares Electronically
Via GAFI website
Annual subscription of upon e-application
0.002% of the paid-up Annual subscription of 0.002% of for incorporation.
capital, maximum EGP the paid-up capital, maximum EGP
Certificate of
2,000 and minimum 2000 and minimum EGP 24 + EGP
engagement in Cash payment
EGP 24 + EGP 200 200 that must be paid to obtain
activity
that must be paid to a certificate of engagement in At the ISC.
obtain a certificate of activity.
engagement in activity.
In case the capital is less than
Syndicate of EGP 500,000, fees must be EGP
Commercial Nil 125. In case the capital is EGP
Professions 500,000 or more, fees must be
EGP 250.
ֺֺ 0.001% of the issued capital,
maximum EGP 1,000 and
minimum EGP 100.

ֺֺ Service consideration amounting

0.001% of the issued capital,
Incorporation Nil maximum EGP 10,000 and
minimum EGP 1,000. (*)

ֺֺ Certificate of Registration of
joint stock companies and
partnerships limited by shares
amounting EGP 100.
(*) Service fees are not applicable to limited liability companies.
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Incorporation of Partnerships (General and Limited
Partnerships) in Accordance with the Provisions of Law
No. 72 of 2017
Required Documents
1- Copies of the relevant powers of attorney made by all partners (original powers of attorney must
be submitted for matching against the copies):
ֺ The powers of attorney must include a stipulation entitling the attorney to incorporate and
sign on the articles of incorporation before the notarization office at GAFI.
2- Copies of valid personal ID of partners (original ID's may be required to be matched against the
copies):
ֺ For Egyptians, national ID card.
ֺ For foreigners, passports.
3- A copy of the Bar Association card of the lawyer who ratifies the articles of incorporation before
the Bar Association; the cardholder must be at least a lawyer admitted before the Court of First
Instance and the card must be valid up to date.
4- A background check on foreign partners (whether natural or juridical persons).
5- Copies of valid personal ID of the attorney (original ID must be submitted for matching against
the copies):
ֺ For Egyptians, ID card.
ֺ For foreigners, passports (valid residence is a must).
6- In case any of the company object requires a special approval (prior approval) by the virtue
of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies must be
submitted.
7- In the event of pumping in-kind shares upon incorporation:
ֺ A valuation report on the relevant in-kind to be prepared by professional experts, whose
professions are regulated under the law and match the type(s) of the in-kind shares being
valuated.
8- In the event of incorporating a partnership to operate under the Free Zones System in accordance
with Law No. 72 of 2017, the aforementioned required documents must be submitted, together
with the following:
ֺ In respect of public free zone(s), GAFI's approval prior to incorporation must be obtained.
Such pre-incorporation approval is to be issued by the board of directors of the public free
zone in which the project is to be set up.
9- In the event of incorporating a de facto partnership as a result of the death of the sole proprietor,
the aforementioned required documents must be submitted, together with the following:
ֺ A recent official copy of the commercial registry of the sole proprietorship.
ֺ The death certificate of the sole proprietor, and the decree of distribution comprising the
heirs of the sole proprietor.

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ֺ In the event of minors, the court approval, permitting the minor to participate using his
own inherited property in incorporating the company, in case there are minors among the
heirs.
ֺ A valuation report on the tangible assets of the sole proprietorship (lands- real estate buildings
– machinery – equipment – inventory), to be certified by a technical expert specializing in
the valuation of the type(s) of these assets, and to be attached to the documents evidencing
ownership.
ֺ The original minutes of meeting of all partners of a company, undergoing incorporation,
including the approval on the valuation report, the distribution of the valuation outcome
among the heirs as per the decree of distribution, and the approval on any other data
concerning the company undergoing incorporation.

Steps:
„„ Incorporation via the E-portal
1- Sign up, create an account and specify your workspace. To do this, use GAFI e-portal:
http://www.gafi.gov.eg, the documents will be checked.
2- Pay the fees using a credit card, and e-sign the documents.
3. All your company's documents will be sent to your workspace on GAFI's e-portal.

For help please call 16035

„„ Incorporation via the ISC:

ֺֺ Select the service, take a number from the queue machine and the documents will be checked on
the ground floor.
1. Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw up the articles of incorporation, and pay the incorporation
fees using a credit card or in cash on the first floor.
2. Sign the documents giving effect to the articles of incorporation and receive your company's
documents.

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Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw

up the articles of incorporation, and pay
the incorporation fees using a credit
card or in cash

Select the service,

take a number from Sign the documents
the queue machine giving effect to the

2
and the documents articles of incorporation
will be checked and receive your
company's documents.

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 1st Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.
- In case of encountering any problems during the e-incorporation, kindly call the hotline: 16035
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CLT, or contact: [email protected].

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Fees
Service Description Fee value as per Law No. 72 of 2017 Methods/places of payment

0.01% of the issued capital, maximum EGP

Bar Association
25,000 and minimum EGP 250 + EGP 50
endorsement fee
Bar Association stamp duty.

Articles of partnership Electronically

Nil
notarization fee Via GAFI website upon
e-application for incorporation.
EGP 64. In case the partnership has foreign
partners, the fees are EGP 76.
Entry at the Commercial Cash payment
Register In case the partnership has a branch, such
At the ISC.
a branch must be added to the commercial
registry in return for a fee of EGP 111.

Annual subscription of 0.002% of the

paid-up capital, maximum EGP 2,000 and
Certificate of
minimum EGP 24 + EGP 200 that must be
engagement in activity
paid to obtain a certificate of engagement
in activity.

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Incorporation of Sole Proprietorships in Accordance with
Law No. 72 of 2017

Required Documents
1- Copies of the relevant power of attorney made by the sole proprietor if the incorporation is
carried out on his behalf by an attorney (original power of attorney must be submitted to be
matched against the copy):
ֺ The said power of attorney must include a stipulation entitling the attorney to carry out
incorporation procedures of companies.
2- Copies of valid personal ID of the sole proprietor (original ID may be required to be matched
against the copies):
ֺ For Egyptians, national ID card.
ֺ For foreigners, passports.
3- Copies of valid personal ID of the attorney (original ID must be submitted for matching against
the copies):
ֺ For Egyptians, ID card.
ֺ For foreigners, passports (valid residence is a must).
4- A background check on the foreigner sole proprietor.
5- In case any of the company object requires a special approval (prior approval) by the virtue
of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies must be
submitted.
6- In the event of pumping in-kind shares upon incorporation:
ֺ A valuation report on the relevant in-kind to be prepared by professional experts, whose
professions are regulated under the law and match the type(s) of the in-kind shares being
valuated.
7- In the event of incorporating a sole proprietorship to operate under the Free Zones System
in accordance with Law No. 72 of 2017, the aforementioned required documents must be
submitted, together with the following:
ֺ In respect of public free zone(s), GAFI's approval prior to incorporation must be obtained.
Such pre-incorporation approval is to be issued by the board of directors of the public free
zone in which the project is to be set up.

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Steps:
„„ Incorporation via the E-portal
1- Sign up, create an account and specify your workspace. To do this, use GAFI e-portal:
http://www.gafi.gov.eg, the documents will be checked.
2- Pay the fees using a credit card, and e-sign the documents.
3. All your company's documents will be sent to your workspace on GAFI's e-portal.

For help please call 16035

„„ Incorporation via the ISC:

* Select the service, take a number from the queue machine and the documents will be checked.
1. Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw up the articles of incorporation, and pay the incorporation
fees using a credit card or in cash.
2. Receive your company’s documents.

Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw

up the articles of incorporation, and pay
the incorporation fees using a credit
card or in cash

Select the service, Sign the documents

take a number from giving effect to the
the queue machine
2
articles of incorporation
and the documents and receive your
will be checked company's documents.

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 1st Floor

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Fees
Service Description Fee value as per Law No. 72 of 2017 Methods/places of payment

EGP 9.5. In case the sole proprietorship has Electronically

Entry at the Commercial a branch, such branch must be added to Via GAFI website upon
Register the commercial registry in return for a fee e-application for incorporation.
of EGP 60.5.

An annual subscription of 0.002% of the Cash payment

Certificate of capital, maximum value EGP 2,000 and At the ISC.
engagement in activity minimum EGP 24 + EGP 100 as a fee of
certificate of engagement in activity.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.
- In case of encountering any problems during the e-incorporation, kindly call the hotline: 16035
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CLT, or contact: [email protected].

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Incorporation of a Single Member Company

Required Documents
1- A certificate of non-confusion of company name approved by the Commercial Register.
2- A bank certificate to the effect that all the capital has been deposited; the amount of the capital
must not be less than EGP 50,000 (fifty thousand Egyptian pounds).
3- In case the juridical person incorporates the single member company (on condition that he's
not a single member company), the following documents must be submitted:
ֺ A power of attorney executed by the legal representative to a juridical person.
ֺ A recent official copy of the commercial registry of the juridical person (original certificate
may be requested for matching against the copies).
4- In case the founder of the company is one of the public persons, the approval of the Prime
Minister or the appropriate minister must be obtained as the case may be.
5- A power of attorney that includes the incorporation of the single member company, whether
the founder is a juridical person or a natural person. The power of attorney must include the
incorporation and signature on the articles of incorporation before the Real Estate Publicity
Department.
6- A background check on the company owner and/or the foreign manager.
7- An official original certificate obtained from the Register of Accountants and Auditors to the
effect that the company's auditor is entitled to review and approve the budgets of corporations.
A copy of the certificate or acceptance acknowledgment of appointment must be submitted in
case the original certificate was previously furnished to GAFI.
8- Stating the name and address of the legal consultant of the company, provided that such
consultant must be at least a lawyer admitted before the Court of Appeal.
9- Copies of valid personal ID of the founder (original certificate requested for matching against
the copies):
ֺֺ ID card for Egyptian.
ֺֺ Passport for foreigner (a valid residence is a must).
10- The approval of the appropriate body if any of the company’s objects requires obtaining a
special approval in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Laws (prior approval).
11- A copy of valid personal ID of the founder (original ID may be submitted for matching against
the copies).
12- In the event of pumping in-kind shares, a valuation report of the relevant in-kind shares to
be prepared by professional experts and the founder’s acknowledgement of the validity of the
valuation must be submitted.
13- In the event of Public Free Zone(s), GAFI’s approval prior to incorporation must be obtained and
such pre-incorporation approval is to be issued by the BoD of the Public Free Zone in which
the project is to be set up.

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Incorporation
Steps:
„„ Incorporation via the E-portal
1- Sign up, create an account and specify your workspace. To do this, use GAFI e-portal:
http://www.gafi.gov.eg, the documents will be checked.
2- Pay the fees using a credit card, and e-sign the documents.
3. All your company's documents will be sent to your workspace on GAFI's e-portal.

For help please call 16035

„„ Incorporation via the ISC:

ֺֺ Select the service, take a number from the queue machine and the documents will be checked on
the ground floor.
1. Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw up the articles of incorporation, and pay the incorporation
fees using a credit card or in cash on the first floor.
2. Sign the documents giving effect to the articles of incorporation and receive your company's
documents.

Go to the incorporation lawyer to draw

up the articles of incorporation, and pay
the incorporation fees using a credit
card or in cash

Select the service, Sign the documents

take a number from giving effect to the
the queue machine
2
articles of incorporation
and the documents and receive your
will be checked company's documents.

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 Incorporation
Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 1st Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.
- In case of encountering any problems during the e-incorporation, kindly call the hotline: 16035
from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. CLT, or contact: [email protected].

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 General Meetings

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 General Meetings
II. General Meetings

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 General Meetings

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General Meetings
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 Request for Ratification of Minutes of

General Meetings
Ordinary General Meeting of Companies
Governed by the Provisions of Law No.72
of 2017 and Law No. 159 of 1981
Required Documents
1- A request printed out on the company letterhead; sealed by the respective company seal;
signed by the chairperson of the respective company or made by virtue of a duly executed
power of attorney, special authorization or an authorization inside the minutes of the relevant
meeting; and addressed to the head of the Investment Services Sector.
2- The relevant minutes of ordinary general meeting printed out on the company letterhead,
sealed by the respective company seal and signed by the board of directors chairperson,
secretary, vote counter, company auditor and the auditor of the Accountability State Authority
if the percentage of the public share in the capital is 25%; their signatures must be affixed
to each page of the minutes of meeting. Each page of the said minutes of meeting must also
be sealed by the seal of the respective company as well as the seal of the company's auditor
and include at their bottom the acknowledgment stipulated in GAFI CEO Decision No. 480 of
2016.
3- The company's articles of association and any amendments thereto (if any).
4- An evidence to the effect that invitations have been sent to the administrative bodies, the
members of the board of directors («BoD members»), shareholders and auditor 21 days
(excluding the sending day and the meeting day) prior to the relevant meeting.
5- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
6- Authorizations (if any).
7- BoD members/shareholders attendance sheet signed by them, the vote counter and the
auditor; an individual submitting the said attendance sheet must sign it to the effect that it
has been submitted by him and at his own liability.
8- The budget, if discussed by the general meeting, + the auditor’s report + the BoD report
approved by the company.
9- Service fees payment.
10- Documents required in particular cases:
ֺ Resignations + acceptance acknowledgments of appointment of new BoD members +
copies of IDs + background check on foreigners + the approval of the Prime Minister, the
appropriate minister or the employer, as the case may be, if any of the new appointed BoD
members works for the public sector.
ֺ Auditor's notice of resignation (if any) + a certificate of registration at the Register of
Accountants (in the event that a new auditor is appointed) + acceptance acknowledgement
of appointment + nomination letters (if any).
ֺ In the event of liquidation:
a. The liquidation final account certified by the liquidator.

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General Meetings

b. A declaration by the liquidator to the effect that the liquidation procedures have
been completed, that no liabilities are still pending on the company's part, and that
all liquidation proceeds have been distributed.
c. An evidence that the liquidation has been published.
d. An acknowledgement by the liquidator and shareholders/partners to the
effect that they are liable for the carried out procedures of liquidation and the
liquidation proceeds.
ֺ In the event of original capital completion (if any), a bank or auditor certificate after the
completion of the quarter of the capital, as the case may be.
ֺ In the event of original capital completion after capital increase by virtue of auditor
certificate, the following shall be submitted:
a. A bank certificate evidencing the deposit of the amount to be used in capital
completion.
b. In the event of capital completion by virtue of auditor certificate, first, go to the
Economic Performance Sector and provide the audit report before ratifying the
minutes of the meeting.
11- In the event of topics related to Sinai Peninsula, the service form as well as required
documents should be completed.

Steps
1. Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the appropriate
person will review the documents.
2. Go to the window of the General Department for Legal Affairs of Corporations (General Meetings)
on the Second Floor, to review your application technically, and pay the service fees in cash at the
cash desk.
3. Receive the minutes of meeting after having been ratified.

Go to General Meetings on the Second Floor, to

review your application technically, and pay the
service fees

2
Select the service,
take a number, and
the appropriate Receive the minutes of
person will review 1 meeting after having
the documents 3 been ratified

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Fees

General Meetings
Service Description Value Payable to Methods/places of payment

Minutes of general meeting EGP 300 per copy

In the event of applying for GAFI cash desk at the ISC in Cairo,
authentication of the minutes of GAFI
or the cash desks of the branches.
ordinary general meeting by the EGP 300 per copy
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office
at the ISC

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 2nd Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Ratification of Minutes of Meetings of Boards of
General Meetings

Directors of Companies Governed by the Provisions

of Law No. 72 of 2017 or Law No. 159 of 1981

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on the company letterhead; sealed by the respective company seal;
signed by the chairperson of the respective company or by virtue of a duly executed power of
attorney, special authorization or an authorization inside the minutes of the relevant meeting;
and addressed to the head of the Investment Services Sector.
2- The minutes of BoD meeting requested to be ratified; the minutes of said meeting must be
submitted either as evidenced by the company's book or as printed out on the company
letterhead, sealed by the respective company seal and signed by the meeting chairperson
and secretary whose signatures must be affixed to each page of the minutes of the meeting.
The minutes of the meeting must also include at their bottom the acknowledgment stipulated
in GAFI CEO Decision No. 480 of 2016.
3- The company's articles of association and any amendments thereto.
4- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
5- BoD members attendance sheet.
6- Resignations (if any).
7- Authorizations (if any).
8- Acceptance acknowledgments of appointment of new BoD members + copies of their IDs.
9- In the event of original capital completion (if any), a bank or auditor certificate after the
completion of the quarter of the capital, as the case may be.
10- In the event of original capital completion after capital increase by virtue of auditor certificate,
the following shall be submitted:
a. A bank certificate evidencing the deposit of the amount to be used in capital
completion.
b. In the event of capital completion by virtue of auditor certificate, first, go to the Economic
Performance Sector and provide the audit report before ratifying the minutes of the
meeting.
11- Background check on foreigners.
12- In the event of topics related to Sinai Peninsula, the service form as well as required
documents should be completed.
13- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the appropriate
person will review the documents.

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2- Go to the window of the General Department for Legal Affairs of Corporations (General Meetings)

General Meetings
on the Second Floor, to review your application technically, and pay the service fees in cash at the
cash desk.
3- Receive the minutes of meeting after having been ratified.

Go to General Meetings on the Second Floor, to

review your application technically, and pay the
service fees

2
Select the service,
take a number, and
the appropriate Receive the minutes of
person will review 1 meeting after having
the documents 3 been ratified

Fees
Service Description Value Payable to Methods/places of payment

Ratification of minutes of BoD EGP 300 per

meeting copy

In the event of applying for GAFI cash desk at the ISC in Cairo,
authentication of the minutes of GAFI
EGP 300 per or the cash desks of the branches.
meeting of the board of directors
copy
by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Office at the ISC

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 2nd Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Ratification of Administrative Decisions of Limited
General Meetings

Liability Companies Established in Accordance with

the Provisions of Law No. 72 of 2017 and Law No.
159 of 1981

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the head of the Investment Services Sector.
2- The original administrative decision printed out on the company letterhead, approved
by the company manager, sealed by the company seal and including at their bottom the
acknowledgment stipulated in GAFI CEO Decision No. 480 of 2016.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
4- The company gazette or the investment gazette in accordance with the latest amendments
and the company's article of association.
5- Service fees payment receipt.
6- Background check on the foreigners.
7- In the event of opening a branch at Sinai Peninsula, the service form as well as required
documents should be completed.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the appropriate
person will review the documents.
2- Go to the window of the General Department for Legal Affairs of Corporations (General Meetings)
on the Second Floor, to review your application technically, and pay the service fees in cash at the
cash desk.
3- Receive the administrative decision after having been ratified and sealed by the official seal of
A.R.E .

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 General Meetings
Go to General Meetings on the Second Floor, to
review your application technically, and pay the
service fees

2
Select the service,
take a number, and
the appropriate Receive the documents
person will review 1 after having been
the documents 3 ratified

Fees
Service Description Value Payable to Methods/places of payment

Ratification of administrative EGP 300 per

decisions copy
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of the
Authentication of administrative
EGP 300 per branches.
decisions by the Ministry of
copy
Foreign Affairs Office at the ISC

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 2nd Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Ratification of Minutes of Meeting of All Partners
General Meetings

Regarding the Opening or Closing of a Branch

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to head of the Investment Services Sector.
2- The original minutes of meeting of all partners including at their bottom the acknowledgment
stipulated in GAFI CEO Decision No. 480 of 2016.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
4- The investment gazette.
5- Service fees payment receipt.
6- Background check on the foreigners.
7- In the event of opening a branch at Sinai Peninsula, the service form as well as required
documents should be completed.
8- A notarized deed of possession in the event of opening a branch.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the appropriate
person will review the documents.
2- Go to the window of the General Department for Legal Affairs of Corporations (General Meetings)
on the Second Floor, to review your application technically, and pay the service fees in cash at the
cash desk.
3- Receive the minutes of meeting of all partners of opening or closing a branch after having been
ratified and sealed by the official seal of A.R.E .

Go to General Meetings on the Second Floor, to

review your application technically, and pay the
service fees

Select the service,

take a number, and

1
the appropriate Receive the minutes

3
person will review after having been
the documents ratified

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Fees

General Meetings
Service Description Value Payable to Methods/places of payment

Ratification of minutes of
meeting of all partners
EGP 300 per copy
regarding the opening or
closing of a branch
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
Authentication of minutes GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of the
of meeting of all partners branches.
regarding the opening or
EGP 300 per copy
closing of a branch by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Office at the ISC

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 2nd Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Ratification of Lists of Members of the Board of
General Meetings

Directors of Joint Stock Companies

Required Documents
1- A request for ratification of the list printed out on the company letterhead, signed by the
chairperson of the board of directors (the «BoD chairperson») or the duly authorized
representative, sealed by the company seal, and addressed to the head of the Investment
Services Sector.
2- The original list approved by the BoD chairperson printed out on the company letterhead,
sealed by the company seal and including at their bottom the acknowledgment stipulated in
GAFI CEO Decision No. 480 of 2016. Such list must be the same as the commercial registry.
3- A recent official copy of the commercial registry bearing the same date of submission of the
request.
4- A copy of the articles of association including the latest amendments thereto especially those
pertaining to shareholders structure.
5- Service fees payment receipt.
6- An authorization or power of attorney by the BoD chairperson or the company manager to the
delegate empowering the latter to submit and receive any paper(s).

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the appropriate
person will review the documents.
2- Go to the window of the General Department for Legal Affairs of Corporations (General Meetings)
on the Second Floor, to review your application technically, and pay the service fees in cash at the
cash desk.
3- Receive the BoD list after having been ratified and sealed by the official seal of A.R.E.

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 General Meetings
Go to General Meetings on the Second Floor, to
review your application technically, and pay the
service fees

Select the service,

take a number, and
the appropriate 1 Receive the documents
person will review
the documents
3 after having been
ratified

Fees
Service Description Value Payable to Methods/places of payment

Ratification of BoD list EGP 300 per copy

GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
Authentication of BoD
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of the
or managers list by the
EGP 300 per copy branches.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Office at the ISC

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 2nd Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Ratification of Shareholders/Partners Lists of
General Meetings

Companies Governed by the Provisions of Law No.

159 of 1981

Required Documents
1- A request for ratification of the list printed out on the company letterhead, signed by the
chairperson of the board of directors (the “BoD Chairperson”), or the duly authorized
representative sealed by the company seal, or any person so authorized by virtue of a duly
executed authorization sealed by the seal of the company, and addressed to the head of the
Investment Services Sector.
2- The original shareholders/partners list approved by the BoD chairperson or the company
manager, as the case may be + a copy printed out on the company letterhead, sealed by the
company seal, signed by the auditor and sealed by the seal of the auditor's office + auditor's
acceptance acknowledgments of appointment; the aforementioned original list must include
at their bottom the acknowledgment stipulated in GAFI CEO Decision No. 480 of 2016.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
4- A copy of the articles of association/incorporation of the company.
5- The latest amendment to article (7) of the articles of association of the company; in respect
of joint stock companies, the said amendment must match the list.
6- The latest amendment to article (5) of the articles of incorporation; in respect of limited
liability companies, the said amendment must match the list.
7- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the appropriate
person will review the documents.
2- Go to the window of the General Department for Legal Affairs of Corporations (General Meetings)
on the Second Floor, to review your application technically, and pay the service fees in cash at the
cash desk.
3- Receive the shareholders or partners list after having been ratified and sealed by the official seal
of A.R.E.

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 General Meetings
Go to General Meetings on the Second Floor, to
review your application technically, and pay the
service fees

Select the service,

take a number, and
the appropriate 1 Receive the documents
person will review
the documents
3 after having been
ratified

Fees
Service Description Value Payable to Methods/places of payment

Ratification of
EGP 300 per copy
shareholders/partners list
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
Authentication of GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of the
shareholders/partners list branches.
EGP 300 per copy
by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs Office at the ISC

Service Time Service place

During 24
Hours 2nd Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Amendments
III. Amendments

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 Amendments

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Amendments
 Amendments

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 Request for Ratification of Minutes of Extraordinary
General Meetings and Amendment of Articles of
Incorporation and Association of Corporations

Amendments
Required Documents
1- An application for ratification of minutes of extraordinary meeting, the amended articles of
incorporation and an acknowledgement of information validity.
2- A duly executed authorization/power of attorney made by the chairperson/company manager
causing the minutes of the relevant meeting to be ratified or an authorization inside the
minutes of the relevant meeting to that effect.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original commercial registry.
4- The original minutes of extraordinary general meeting, requested to be ratified, signed by the
meeting chairperson, auditor, secretary and vote counters on each page respectively + copies
requested to be ratified + an acknowledgment of documents validity.
5- Attendance sheet of the members of the board of directors (signed by the secretary and the
meeting chairperson) or of the managers + proxies' attendance (if any).
6- A photocopy of the shareholders/partners attendance sheet, as per the latest shareholding
structure (the latest decision on Article (7) or the latest trading statement of Misr for Central
Clearing, Depository and Registry («MCDR Trading Statement») signed by the meeting
chairperson, the auditor, the secretary and the vote counters and bearing official seal of the
company (genuine seal) + proxies' attendance (if any).
7- Evidence on sending the invitation to and receipt by the shareholders/partners + a copy of
the invitation + the meeting agenda, provided that the invitation must be made at least 21
days prior to the meeting. The day of sending the invitation and the meeting day are not to be
counted unless a longer period is required by the articles of association.
8- A copy of the company's incorporation as evidenced in the investment gazette + a copy of the
previously issued amendments.
9- Draft amended articles of association (in the event of amendment).
10- Service fees payment receipt.
11- The board of directors reason for convening approved by GAFI.
12- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
13- A background check on non-Egyptian shareholders/partners, BoD members and new
managers. A background check form on non-Egyptian senior shareholders/partners must be
submitted, in the event of change of name, object, location, capital redistribution of capital
or capital increase.
Additional required documents to be submitted in particular cases:
14- Change of name: A certificate of non-confusion of company's name to be obtained from the
Commercial Register.

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 15- Change of object: If necessary, appropriate bodies approval based on the type of activity of
the company (the Approval of the Central Bank of Egypt («CBE») – the Civil Aviation Authority
– the Ministry of Tourism…etc).
Amendments

16- Change of Location: The deed of possession of project site must be submitted, subject to
the following:
Companies founded in Sinai must fill in and submit the service application form + the
documents required to be furnished to Sinai Development Authority.
17- In the event of death of a shareholder: Death certificate + the decree of distribution + the
Egyptian Exchange («EGX») approval on the distribution of the deceased's shares among the
heirs + Auditor's certificate.
18- In the event of restructuring of board of directors (by amendment of the relevant article),
resignations of senior board members together with evidence on the admission of the new
members + the new members' national ID cards.
19- Corporation Amendment (capital increase):
a. In respect of capital increase through profits, reserves and credit balances, the prior
approval of the Economic Performance Sector must be submitted.
b. Capital cash increase:
ֺ In joint stock companies:
A bank certificate indicating payment of at least 10%, in case of full payment of the
issued capital before the increase.
In the event of issued capital increase without full payment of the original capital, a
bank certificate indicating payment of the increase at a percentage that is no less
than the paid amount in the issued capital before the increase. In addition, a document
evidencing that the senior shareholders do not wish to be involved in the increase or in
the subscription to the increase.
ֺ In limited liability companies:
A bank certificate evidencing full payment of capital increase.
c. Increase by in-kind shares:
ֺ In joint stock companies:
The report of the committee formed and approved by GAFI.
ֺ In limited liability companies:
An expert valuation report together with evidence on the partners' consent the valuation
during the meeting adopting the increase.
20- Corporation Amendment (capital decrease), the prior approval of the Economic Performance
Sector.
21- In the events of share or stock exchange and amendment of article (7 or 5), as the case may
be:
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies:
Notices of transfer of ownership from EGX or MCDR Trading Statement must be
submitted, together with the approval on share trading during the company’s first two
fiscal years as to companies governed by the provisions of Law No. 72 of 2017.

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 In the event of amendment of projects established in Sinai, the approval on share trading
by the aforementioned companies must be submitted.
ֺ In respect of limited liability companies:

Amendments
The sale contracts must be submitted as per article (9) of the company's articles of
incorporation, together with a copy of the company's stock transfer ledger.
22- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be checked.
2- Go to the relevant window at the Amendments Department on the second floor to have the relevant
application technically reviewed, and then pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- In the event of amendments, receive the ratified minutes of meeting and amended articles. Then
head to The Egyptian Bar Association to have the amended articles endorsed, then to the Real
Estate Publicity Department to have it notarized, and then to the Commercial Register to have it
entered into the commercial registry. In the event of capital increase or decrease, the minutes of
meeting and the ratified amended articles shall be handed over after receiving the approval of the
Financial Regulatory Authority («FRA»).

Go to The Amendments Department on

the second floor to have the relevant
application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees

Select the service,

take a number, and
the appropriate 1 Receive the minutes
person will review the
documents
3 after having been
ratified

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 Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment
Amendments

Ratification of minutes
EGP 300 per each
of extraordinary general
copy to be ratified
meeting.

Ratification of amended
EGP 300
articles
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
A certificate of capital
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
shares increase or decrease
the branches.
addressed to the Financial
Regulatory Authority («FRA»),
in the event of capital EGP 300
increase or decrease in
respect of a joint stock
company and a partnership
limited by shares

Service Place Service Time

ֺ In the event of the ratification of the minutes of the extraordinary

2nd Floor general meeting with no amendments: 1 business day from
the day subsequent to the date on which the completed
application has been duly received.
ֺ In the event of the ratification of the minutes of the extraordinary
general meeting together with capital amendment:
1. 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date
on which the completed application, for the obtainment
of a certificate of shares issuance addressed to FRA,
has been duly received.
2. 1 business day after the receipt of the approval of
FRA.
ֺ In the event of the ratification of the minutes of the extraordinary
general meeting together with other amendments (other than
capital amendment): 1 business day from the day subsequent
to the date on which the completed application has been duly
received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Ratification of Minutes of Meeting
of Board of Directors including the Amendment
of Articles No. 6 & 7 and the Amended Articles of

Amendments
Association of Joint Stock Companies
Required Documents
1- Application for ratification of minutes of meeting of board of directors and the articles of
association signed by the person concerned or his/her attorney + acknowledgment of data
validity.
2- The relevant BoD minutes of meeting relating to the amendment of articles No. 6&7 + articles
6&7 in their original and proposed amended forms. The minutes of the meeting must be
signed by the secretary and the meeting chairperson.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
4- BoD attendance sheet signed by the secretary and the meeting chairperson.
5- An authorization or a power of attorney entitling the attorney to give and receive documents,
in the event that such authorization or powers are not included in the relevant minutes of
meeting.
6- A copy of the investment gazette along with all its amendments, if it has not been submitted
when applying for ratification of the meeting.
7- Service fees payment receipt.
8- A background check on foreign partners (if any).
9- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
10- Documents to be submitted as per types of capital increase:
a. An increase through profits, reserves and credit balances:
The prior approval of the Economic Performance Sector must be submitted.
b. Cash increase:
A bank certificate indicating payment of at least 10% of the increase provided that the
issued capital has been fully paid within the limits of the authorized capital.
11- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Head to GAFI to receive a certificate addressed to FRA.

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 4- After the receipt of the approval of FRA, visit GAFI to receive the two minutes of BoD meetings and
the draft amended articles of association after having been ratified. Then, go to the Egyptian Bar
Association to have the ratified articles endorsed, then to the Real Estate Publicity Department
to have it notarized, and then to the Commercial Register to have it entered into the commercial
Amendments

registry of the company.

Go to the Amendments
Department to have
the relevant application
technically reviewed, and
then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
1 Head to GAFI to
the queue machine,
and the documents 3 receive a certificate
addressed to FRA
will be reviewed

4
Receive the minutes
after having been
ratified
Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Ratification of the two

minutes of BoD meetings
EGP 900
+ the amended articles of
association GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
A certificate of issuance the branches.
of capital increase shares,
EGP 300
addressed to the Financial
Regulatory Authority (FRA).

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 Service Place Service Time

Amendments
ֺ 1 business day from the day subsequent to the date on
2 Floor
nd which the completed application, for the obtainment of a
certificate of shares issuance addressed to FRA, has been
duly received.
ֺ 1 business day after the receipt of the approval of FRA.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Amendment of Articles of General or
Limited Partnerships
Amendments

Required Documents
1- A request to carry out the amendment procedures and an acknowledgment of information
validity.
2- The original minutes of meeting of partners signed by all partners of the company and
encompassing all amendments to be introduced to the company’s articles of partnership in
their original and amended forms.
3- The original amended articles of partnership comprising a preamble.
4- Powers of attorney made directly by all partners to effect amendment to the company’s
articles of partnership, takharoj (disengagement) contract or articles of incorporation, as the
case may be.
5- The company's investment gazette or (the articles of incorporation and the incorporating
decision) comprising an attachment evidencing all amendments issued in respect of the
company.
6- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
7- A background check on foreign partners (if any).
8- A copy of the personal IDs of the new general partners.
9- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
10- Payment receipt for service delivery.
Documents required for particular cases:
11- Change of object: All aforementioned documents must be submitted, and, if necessary,
the approval of the appropriate bodies based on the type of activity of the company, i.e the
approval of the Ministry of Tourism, must be obtained.
12- Change of location: All aforementioned documents must be submitted together with the
following:
ֺ The deed of possession of project site must be submitted subject to the following:
Companies founded in Sinai must fill in and submit the service application form + the
documents required to be furnished to Sinai Development Authority.
13- In the event of the death of a partner, the decree of distribution + the distribution of
shares among the legal heirs as cited in the minutes of the meeting of all partners must be
submitted.
14- In the event of capital increase by more than EGP 1,000,000 (one million Egyptian pounds),
an acknowledgment that the increase is at the liability of the partners, and that there is no
liability on the part of GAFI, must be filled in and submitted.
15- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

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Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.

Amendments
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Visit GAFI to receive the draft amended articles of partnership after having been ratified by GAFI.
Then head to the Egyptian Bar Association to have such document endorsed, then to the Real
Estate Publicity Department to have it notarized and then submit the draft amended articles of
partnership to the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies to complete the remaining
procedures and to obtain the amendment decision.
4- Visit GAFI to receive the required document so that you can cause it to be entered into the
commercial registry of the partnership.

Go to the Amendments
Department to have the relevant
application technically reviewed,
and then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
1 Head to GAFI to
the queue machine,
and the documents 3 receive a certificate
addressed to FRA
will be reviewed

4
Receive the documents after
having been ratified

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 Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment
Amendments

GAFI cash desk at the ISC in

Ratification of the amended EGP 300 per each
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
articles of partnership copy
the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the day subsequent to the date on which

2 Floor
nd the application for the ratification of the draft amended articles
of partnership has been duly received.
ֺ 1 business day from the day subsequent to the date on which
the notarized amended articles of partnership have been duly
received and the amending decision has been made.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Amendment of Basic Data of Sole
Proprietorships

Amendments
Required Documents
1- A request to amend a sole proprietorship signed by the sole proprietor or his duly authorized
attorney.
2- A copy of the letter, issued by GAFI, licensing the incorporation of the company and addressed to
the Commercial Register + a copy of any amending letter issued in respect of the company.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
4- A power of attorney made directly by the sole proprietor allowing the amendment of the sole
proprietorship in the event that a request for such amendment is made by the duly authorized
attorney.
5- A copy of the tax card.
6- Publicity fees payment receipt (in the event in which documents have been accepted).
7- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
8- A background check in case of amendment while the owner is non-Egyptian.
9- Service fees payment receipt.
10- In the event of capital increase by more than EGP 1,000,000 (one million Egyptian pounds),
an acknowledgment that the increase is at the liability of the sole proprietor and that there is
no liability on the part of GAFI must be filled in and submitted.
11- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Visit GAFI to receive the letter of the Commercial Register and the Tax Authority, as well as the
gazette.

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 Go to the Amendments
Department to have the relevant
application technically reviewed,
Amendments

and then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine, 1 3
and the documents Receive the documents
will be reviewed after having been ratified

Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

GAFI cash desk at the ISC in

Amendment of sole EGP 300 per each
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
proprietorship data copy
the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the day subsequent to the date on which

2nd Floor the completed application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Change of Legal Structure of Companies

Required Documents

Amendments
1- GAFI Committee valuation report valuating the company applying for change of legal
structure.
2- Minutes of extraordinary general meeting (or minutes of meeting of all partners) including
an approval on the valuation outcome reached by GAFI Committee in respect of the relevant
company (required documentation listed in the application form of ratification of minutes of
extraordinary general meetings must be submitted as well).
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
4- In respect of partnerships, powers of attorney made directly by all partners.
5- A copy of all amendments issued in respect of the company.
6- Draft contract or articles of incorporation and association, as the case may be, for the new
company preceded by a preamble consistent with the change of the legal structure.
7- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
8- Acceptance acknowledgment of appointment of the auditor + a certificate of registration
issued by the Register of Accountants and addressed to GAFI.
9- Service fees payment receipt.
Additional documents to be submitted in particular cases together with the aforementioned
required documents:
10- Change of Name: A certificate of non-confusion of company's name to be obtained from the
Commercial Register.
11- Change of Object: If necessary, appropriate bodies approval based on the type of activity of
the company (Approval of CBE – Civil Aviation Authority – the Ministry of Tourism…etc).
12- Change of location: The deed of possession of project site subject to the following:
ֺ In respect of companies founded in Sinai, such companies must fill in and submit the
service application form + the documents required to be furnished to Sinai Development
Authority.
13- Cash increase:
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares, a bank certificate
must be submitted indicating the payment of at least 10% in the event that there is any
outstanding cash to be paid.
ֺ In respect of limited liability companies, a bank certificate must be submitted indicating
full payment of the capital increase.
14- A background check on non-Egyptian shareholders/partners and new members of the board
of directors. In the event of change of name, object, location, redistribution of capital and/or
capital increase, a background check form on the senior non-Egyptian shareholders/partners
must be submitted.

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 15- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.
Amendments

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- If the company is a joint stock company or partnership limited by shares, visit GAFI after FRA's
approval, on issuance of shares effecting the change of the legal structure, has been duly received
to receive the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting, articles of incorporation/partnership
and/or the articles of association, as the case may be, or, in respect of partnerships, the articles
of incorporation/partnership and articles of association ratified by GAFI so that you can have
them endorsed by the Bar Association, notarized by the relevant office of the Real Estate Publicity
Department then entered into the Commercial Register.

Go to the Amendments
Department to have the relevant
application technically reviewed,
and then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine, 1 3
and the documents Receive the documents
will be reviewed after having been ratified

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Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Amendments
Ratification of corporation
EGP 300 per each
two minutes of extraordinary
copy
general meetings.

Ratification of articles of
incorporation/partnership and
EGP 300
the articles of association, as
the case may be GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
Certificate of issuance of the branches.
capital shares, addressed
to the Financial Regulatory
Authority («FRA»), if the
EGP 300
requested change in legal
structure is a change into joint
stock company or partnership
limited by shares

Service Place Service Time

ֺ In respect of changing the legal structure of a joint stock

2 Floor
nd company or partnership limited by shares:
1- 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date
on which the completed application, for the obtainment
of a certificate of shares issuance addressed to FRA,
has been duly received.
2- 1 business day after the receipt of the approval of
FRA.
ֺ In respect of changing the legal structure of a limited liability
company: 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date
on which the completed application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Company Conversion from Operation under the
Investment Law to Operation under Law No. 159 of 1981
Amendments

Required Documents
1- A request signed by the BoD chairperson or the managing director, bearing the company's
seal, to carry out the conversion proceedings.
2- GAFI Committee valuation report in respect of the net equity of the company (in respect of
partnerships – limited liability companies).
3- The original minutes of the extraordinary general meeting (or the minutes of meeting of
all partners in case of partnerships) including the approval on conversion (the required
documents in the request for ratification of the minutes of the extraordinary general meetings
must be submitted as well).
4- A certificate of non-confusion
5- Powers of attorney made directly to evidence the conversion in case of partnerships.
6- An authorization or a power of attorney made by the BoD chairperson, bearing the company's
seal, and entitling the attorney to give and receive documents.
7- The company's investment gazette + all amendments.
8- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
9- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
10- A copy of the new articles of association in accordance with Law No. 159 of 1981 preceded by
a preamble stating a background on the development of the company since the incorporation
date until the conversion date signed by the duly authorized representative of the company.
11- An acknowledgment by the company to the effect that it will be deprived of the privileges and
guarantees (if any) set out under the Investment Law.
12- Service fees payment receipt.
13- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.

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3- Visit GAFI to receive the following documents:
ֺ In respect of corporations: the two minutes of the extraordinary general meetings and the
converting articles of association, after having been approved by GAFI. Visit the Egyptian Bar
Association to have the articles endorsed; then go to the Real Estate Publicity Department to

Amendments
have it notarized, and then to the Commercial Registry to enter it into the commercial registry
of the company.
ֺ In respect of partnerships: the converting articles of partnership will be handed over after the
obtainment of the approval of the Financial Regulatory Authority («FRA»). After that, visit the
Egyptian Bar Association to have the articles endorsed; then go to the Real Estate Publicity
Department to have it notarized, and then to the Commercial Registry to enter it into the
commercial registry of the company.

Go to the Amendments
Department to have the relevant
application technically reviewed,
and then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine, 1 3
and the documents Receive the documents
will be reviewed after having been ratified

Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Ratification of the two minutes

EGP 300 per each
of the extraordinary general
copy
meetings.

Company conversion
EGP 300 GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
agreement.
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
the branches.
A certificate of shares issuance
converting a partnership,
governed by the provisions EGP 300
of Law No. 72 of 2017, into a
joint stock company.

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 Service Place Service Time
Amendments

ֺ 3 business days from the day subsequent

2 Floor
nd to the date on which the completed
application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Conversion of Companies Operating under the
Free Zones System to the Internal Investment System in
Accordance with Law No. 72 of 2017 or Law No. 159 of 1981

Amendments
Required Documents
1- A certificate of non-confusion.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
3- The company’s new articles of association preceded by a preamble stating a background on
the development of the company since the incorporation date until the date of conversion,
and signed by the duly authorized representative of the company.
4- GAFI's approval on the conversion from the Free Zones System to the Internal Investment
System, or operation under Law No. 159.
5- The minutes of the extraordinary general meeting approving the conversion and including
the name, object and articles required to be amended to adjust the company's position (the
required documentation in the request for ratification of the minutes of the extraordinary
general meeting must be submitted as well).
6- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
7- The request for ratification of the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting and an
acknowledgement of information validity.
8- Service fees payment receipt.
9- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Visit GAFI to receive the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting and the converting articles
of association after having been approved by GAFI. After that, go to the Egyptian Bar Association to
have the articles endorsed; then to the Real Estate Publicity Department to have it notarized, and
then to the Commercial Registry to enter it into the commercial registry of the company.

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 Go to the Amendments
Department to have the relevant
application technically reviewed,
Amendments

and then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine, 1 3
and the documents Receive the documents
will be reviewed after having been ratified

Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

The articles of association

converting the company from
operation under the Free
Zones System to operation EGP 300
under the provisions of Law GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
No. 72 of 2017 or Law No. GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
159 of 1981. the branches.

Ratification of the minutes

EGP 300 per each
of the extraordinary general
copy
meeting.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 3 business days from the day subsequent

2nd Floor to the date on which the completed
application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Merger through Absorption

Required Documents

Amendments
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector signed by the BoD
chairperson or whomever delegated by the BoD chairperson to carry out the merger
proceedings.
2- GAFI Committee valuation report in respect of the net equity of both the merging and the
merged companies.
3- The minutes of the extraordinary general meeting (or the minutes of meeting of all partners)
of both the merging and the merged companies consenting to the valuation outcome
reached by GAFI. The minutes of the extraordinary general meeting of the merging company
must include an approval on the amendment of the articles of association related to the
merger process (the required documentation in the application of ratification of the minutes
of the extraordinary general meetings must be submitted as well).
4- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry of the merging
company and the merged companies.
5- Copy of the powers of attorney in case of partnerships.
6- Copy of all amendments and decisions issued in respect of both the merging and merged
companies.
7- A merger agreement comprising a background on the development of both the merging and
the merged companies since the incorporation date until the merger date.
8- Draft amended articles of the merging company comprising the articles to be amended in
their original and amended forms.
9- The approval of CBE (mandatory requirement for banks and exchanges).
10- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
Additional required documents to be submitted in particular cases: (All aforementioned
documents must be submitted together with the following):
11- Change of name: A certificate of non-confusion of company's name to be obtained from
the Commercial Register.
12- Change of object: If necessary, appropriate bodies approval based on the type of activity of
the company (the Approval of the Central Bank of Egypt («CBE») – the Civil Aviation Authority
– the Ministry of Tourism…etc).
13- Change of location: The deed of possession of project site subject to the following:
Companies founded in North and South Sinai and Al-Qantara Sharq must fill in and
submit the service application form + the documents required to be furnished to Sinai
Development Authority.
14- Cash Increase: In respect of joint stock companies the following must be submitted: A bank
certificate indicating that at least 10% has been paid in the event there is any outstanding
cash.

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 15- A background check on foreign partners (if any).
16- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior
approval) by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the
Amendments

appropriate bodies must be submitted.

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Visit GAFI (after the receipt of the approval of FRA on the issuance of the merger shares) to receive
the two minutes of the extraordinary general meeting, the merger contract, the amended articles,
and the decision of the CEO licensing the merger, approved by GAFI. Then head to the Egyptian
Bar Association to have the contract and the articles endorsed; then to the Real Estate Publicity
Department to have them notarized, and then to the Commercial Register to have them entered
into the commercial registry of the company.

Go to the Amendments
Department to have the relevant
application technically reviewed,
and then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine, 1 3
and the documents Receive the documents
will be reviewed after having been ratified

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Fees

Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Amendments
Ratification of the two
minutes of the extraordinary EGP 300 per each
general meetings (in respect copy
of corporations).

Merger contract and GAFI cash desk at the ISC in

amended articles of EGP 600 GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
association. the branches.

A certificate of the issuance

of capital shares, addressed
EGP 300
to the Financial Regulatory
Authority («FRA»).

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date on which

2 Floor
nd the completed application, for the obtainment of a certificate
addressed to FRA to issue merger shares, has been duly
received.
ֺ 2 business days after the receipt of the decision of the CEO
licensing the merger.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Company split-up

Required Documents
Amendments

1- An application addressed to Head of the Sector signed by the BoD chairperson or whomever
delegated by the BoD chairperson to carry out the split-up proceedings.
2- GAFI Committee valuation report on the valuation and split-up of the company into two or
more companies.
3- The minutes of the extraordinary general meeting of the company comprising the approval
on the valuation and the split-up (the documents required in the request for the ratification
of the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting must be submitted).
4- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
5- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
6- A copy of all amendments issued in respect of the company.
7- A draft contract comprising the process of splitting up the company into a split company
and one or more resulting companies, to which the split company's articles to be amended
are attached.
Additional required documents to be submitted in particular cases: (All aforementioned
documents must be submitted together with the following):
8- Change of name: A certificate of non-confusion of company's name to be obtained from
the Commercial Register.
9- Change of object: If necessary, appropriate bodies approval based on the type of activity of
the company (the Approval of the Central Bank of Egypt («CBE») – the Civil Aviation Authority
– the Ministry of Tourism…etc).
10- Change of Location: The deed of possession of project site subject to the following:
Companies founded in North and South Sinai must fill in and submit the service application
form + the documents required to be furnished to Sinai Development Authority.
11- Cash Increase: A bank certificate indicating that at least 10% has been paid in the event
that there is any outstanding cash. In respect of limited liability companies, a bank certificate
indicating full payment of the capital increase must be submitted.
12- A background check on foreign partners (if any).
13- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior
approval) by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the
appropriate bodies must be submitted.

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Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.

Amendments
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Visit GAFI (after the receipt of the approval of the Financial Regulatory Authority («FRA») on the
issuance of the split-up shares to receive the minutes of the extraordinary general meeting, the
split-up agreement, and the amended articles) and the decision licensing the split-up as approved
by GAFI. Then head to The Egyptian Bar Association to have it endorsed, then to the Real Estate
Publicity Department to have it notarized, and then to the Commercial Register to have it entered
into the commercial registry of the company.

Go to the Amendments
Department to have the relevant
application technically reviewed,
and then pay the service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine, 1 3
and the documents
Receive the documents
will be reviewed after having been ratified

Fees

Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

The split-up agreement and

the amended articles of EGP 600
association.
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
Ratification of the minutes
EGP 300 per each GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
of the extraordinary general
copy the branches.
meeting.

A certificate of issuance of
EGP 300
split-up shares.

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 Service Place Service Time
Amendments

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date on which

2 Floor
nd the completed application, for the obtainment of a certificate of
shares issuance addressed to FRA, has been duly received.
ֺ 2 business days after the receipt of the approval on the
decision licensing the split-up.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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Request for Company Liquidation (Corporation – Partnership)
Phase I: Carrying out or Abandoning Liquidation Proceedings

Amendments
Required Documents
� General and Limited Partnerships
1- A request for obtainment of a letter placing the company under liquidation.
2- Subject to article (6) of the Investment Law no. 72 of 2017 and article (39) of its executive
regulations concerning the applicable proceedings for companies liquidation, the minutes
of meeting of all partners signed by all partners to the effect that liquidation proceedings
be carried out, a liquidator be appointed and the scope of functions of such liquidator
be specified must be submitted. Such minutes of meeting must include the reasons for
liquidation and the liquidation process duration.
3- A copy of the decision incorporating the partnership, the latest decision amending Article 5
of the company’s articles of partnership, in the event that the partnership wishes to change
partners list, as well as a copy of the latest decision issued in respect of the partnership.
4- Powers of attorney made by all partners to the effect that the partnership be liquidated.
5- A recent (maximum three month old) official original of the commercial registry.
6- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
7- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

In the event of abandonment of liquidation, the following must be

submitted:
The minutes of meeting of all partners comprising the resolution of abandonment of
liquidation together with an acknowledgement by the liquidator evidencing that no action
has been taken in course of the liquidation proceedings, and that the partnership still
maintains ownership of its movables and assets. The above specified documents in items
3, 4 and 5 must also be submitted.

� Corporations
1- The minutes of the extraordinary general meeting to the effect that liquidation proceedings
be carried out, a liquidator be appointed and the scope of functions of such liquidator
be specified. Such minutes of meeting must include the reasons for liquidation and the
liquidation process duration.
Subject to Article (6) of Law No. 72 of 2017 and Article (39) of its Executive Regulations
on the procedures to be followed for the liquidation of companies (taking into account the
documents required in the form of the application for ratification of extraordinary general
meetings).
2- The approval of CBE (mandatory requirement for banks and exchanges).

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 3- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
4- Service fees payment receipt.
Amendments

In the event of abandonment of liquidation, the following must be submitted:

ֺ The approval of the Economic Performance Sector on the abandonment of liquidation.
ֺ The minutes of the extraordinary general meeting adopting the resolution of abandonment
of liquidation (required documents listed in the application for ratification of minutes of
extraordinary general meetings must be submitted as well).

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Visit GAFI to receive the following:
ֺ In respect of partnerships: the liquidator or attorney thereof will receive from the Amendments
Department a letter addressed to the Commercial Register to the effect that the Commercial
Register enter an endorsement in the commercial registry of the partnership placing the
partnership under liquidation and add in the same registry the name of the liquidator, scope of
functions thereof and duration of liquidation process.
ֺ In respect of corporations: the minutes of extraordinary general meeting after having been
ratified by GAFI will be handed over and addressed to the Commercial Register to the effect that
the Commercial Register enter an endorsement in the commercial registry of the corporation
placing the corporation under liquidation and add in the same registry the name of the liquidator,
scope of functions thereof and duration of liquidation process.

Go to the Amendments Department

to have the relevant application
technically reviewed, and then pay the
service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine,
and the documents 1 3 Receive the documents
after having been ratified
will be reviewed

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Fees

Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Amendments
Ratification of the minutes
EGP 300 per each
of the extraordinary general
copy to be ratified
meeting.
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
Ratification of the liquidation
the branches.
letter directed to the
EGP 100
Commercial Register in
respect of partnerships.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the day subsequent

2 Floor
nd to the date on which the completed
application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Liquidation of Partnerships
Phase II: Crossing out Company's Name from the
Commercial Register
Amendments

Required Documents
1- A request to issue a letter effecting the final liquidation in the company’s commercial
registry.
2- Minutes of meeting of all partners in which the resolution adopting the outcome of liquidation
is specified.
3- Evidence on publication in the Investment Gazette and widely circulated newspaper or any
other electronic means on the expense of the company under liquidation within one week
from the date on which liquidation has been entered into the commercial registry of the
company; this evidence must include the following:
ֺ The name of the company followed by the phrase «under liquidation».
ֺ The name of the liquidator, a brief on the relevant mission of the liquidator and the
duration of the liquidation process.
ֺ The date as of which the liquidator will start receiving debt claims supported by evidence
to that effect, provided that such date is subsequent to the publication date by at least
one month.
4- An acknowledgment by the liquidator that he/she has carried out the liquidation process,
and has fulfilled all company's liabilities.
5- An acknowledgment by the liquidator and partners that they are fully liable for the liquidation
process, that all company's liabilities have been fulfilled, that no other liabilities are payable
by the company to partners or third parties, and that the outcome of liquidation, if any, has
been distributed throughout partners or shareholders.
6- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry in which the
company liquidation has been entered. The commercial registry must include the liquidator
name and the name of the company followed by the phrase «under liquidation».
7- An acknowledgment by the partners that they have received all their dues following
liquidation.
8- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
9- Powers of attorney made directly by all partners giving effect to liquidation.
10- A copy of the articles of incorporation and any amendments thereto, as well as the letter of
phase (I) of liquidation.
11- Liquidation Final account of approved by the liquidator in accordance with the Egyptian
rules and standards applied in preparing the financial statements.
12- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior
approval) by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the
appropriate bodies must be submitted.

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Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.

Amendments
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- Visit GAFI, the liquidator or attorney thereof will receive a letter addressed to the appropriate
Commercial Register to cross out the commercial registry of the company.

Go to the Amendments Department

to have the relevant application
technically reviewed, and then pay the
service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine,
and the documents 1 3 Receive the documents
after having been ratified
will be reviewed

Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Liquidation of Partnerships - GAFI cash desk at the ISC in

crossing out company's name EGP 300 GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
from the Commercial Register the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business days from the day subsequent

2 Floor
nd to the date on which the completed
application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Liquidation of Sole proprietorships

Required Documents
Amendments

1- A request to cross out the commercial registry of the sole proprietorship signed by the sole
proprietor or his/her attorney.
2- A copy of the letter incorporating the establishment + a copy of all amendments.
3- A copy of the power of attorney made directly by the sole proprietor to the attorney
vesting the latter with the authority to apply for the crossing out of the name of the sole
proprietorship.
4- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
5- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
6- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
Pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- The sole proprietor or attorney thereof will receive a letter addressed to the appropriate Commercial
Register to cross out the commercial registry of the sole proprietorship.

Go to the Amendments Department

to have the relevant application
technically reviewed, and then pay the
service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine,
and the documents 1 3 Receive the documents
after having been ratified
will be reviewed

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Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Amendments
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
Liquidation of Sole proprietorship. EGP 300 GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the day subsequent

2 Floor
nd to the date on which the completed
application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Amendment of Data of Foreign Companies
Incorporated in Accordance with the Investment Law along
with Branches of Foreign Banks
Amendments

Required Documents
I. Foreign companies incorporated in accordance with the Investment Law:
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investor Service Center (“ISC”) to issue a letter directed
to the Commercial Register in order for the latter to effect the requested amendment.
2- Powers of attorney or an authorization, translated and authenticated in the Egyptian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs, to evidence the carrying out of the amendment procedures.
3- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
4- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
5- A request made by the company must be submitted. The minutes of the extraordinary
general meeting of the mother company must be attached to that request be authenticated
by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Such minutes must also include the amendment
requested to be entered into the Commercial Register. A certified translation of the request
and the attachments must be submitted in the event they were written in a foreign
language.
6- In the event of liquidation: The branch manager must submit an acknowledgment to effect
that he/she has discharged all company's liabilities payable to the governmental bodies
(Social Insurance – Taxes Authority – Customs Authority)

II. Branches of foreign banks:

1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector to issue a letter directed
to the Commercial Register in order for the latter to effect the requested amendment.
2- The Central Bank of Egypt original letter approving the requested amendment.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
4- A power of attorney or an authorization duly made to the applicant, of which a certified
translation must be submitted if it is written in a foreign language; the said power of attorney
or authorization must be caused to be authenticated by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
5- The branch regional manager's consent to the amendments of which a certified translation
must be submitted if it is written in a foreign language.
6- The approval of the main bank abroad on the requested amendments of which a certified
translation must be submitted if it is written in a foreign language.
7- In the event that any of the company's added object requires special approvals (prior approval)
by the virtue of the provisions of the applicable laws, the approvals of the appropriate bodies
must be submitted.

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Steps
1- Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.

Amendments
2- Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3- After the service time, visit GAFI to receive the documents and the letter directed to the Commercial
Register to effect the amendments.

Go to the Amendments Department

to have the relevant application
technically reviewed, and then pay the
service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine,
and the documents 1 3
Receive the documents
after having been ratified
will be reviewed

Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

GAFI cash desk at the ISC in

Amendment of data of branches
EGP 500 GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
of foreign banks and companies
the branches.

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 Service Place Service Time
Amendments

ֺ In respect of the branches of foreign companies:

2 Floor
nd 1 business day from the day subsequent to the date on which
the completed application has been duly received.
ֺ In respect of the branches of foreign banks: 1 business day
from the day subsequent to the date on which the completed
application has been duly received.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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Request for ratification of Minutes of the Ordinary General
Meeting Including the Amendment Of Articles No. 6 & 7

Amendments
Required Documents
1- A request, printed out on the company's letterhead, addressed to the Head of the Investment
Services Sector signed by the BoD chairperson or the person concerned by the virtue of an
official power of attorney, special authorization or an authorization included in the minutes
of meeting and bearing the company's seal.

2- The minutes of the general meeting printed out on the company's letterhead, must be signed
on all pages by the chairperson, secretary, vote counters, and the company's auditor as well
as the auditor of the Accountability State Authority (ASA) in the event that the percentage
of the general capital has reached 25%. Such minutes of general meeting must bear the
company's and the auditor's seals on all pages, and be attached to the acknowledgment
included in GAFI's CEO Decree No. 480 of 2016.

3- The amendment of Articles of association No. (6 & 7).

4- The company's articles of association and its amendments (if any).

5- Evidence on sending invitations to the administrative bodies, BoD members, shareholders,

and the auditor. The invitation must be sent at least 21 days prior to the meeting. The day of
sending the invitation and the meeting day are not to be counted.

6- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.

7- Authorizations (if any).

8- The two attendance sheets of BoD and shareholders signed by them, vote counters and the
auditor. The sheets must be signed by the person who submits them acknowledging that the
submission was made by him and under his full responsibility.
9- A bank certificate evidencing the payment of the percentage specified by law or evidencing
that the inspection process was carried out by the Economic Performance Sector.
10- A background check on senior and new partners.
11- Service fees payment receipt.

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 Steps
1. Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
Amendments

2. Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3. Receive the ratified minutes of meeting and the amended articles of incorporation (if any). Then
go to the Egyptian Bar Association to ratify the amended articles of incorporation, then to the Real
Estate Publicity Department to have it notarized, and then to the Commercial Register to have it
entered into the commercial registry. In the event of capital increase or decrease, the minutes of
meeting and the amended articles of incorporation shall be received after obtaining the approval
of FRA.

Go to the Amendments Department

to have the relevant application
technically reviewed, and then pay the
service fees

Select the service;

take a number from
the queue machine,
and the documents 1 3
Receive the documents
after having been ratified
will be reviewed

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Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Amendments
Ratification of the minutes of the EGP 300 per
ordinary general meeting. copy

Ratification of the amended

EGP 300
articles of association.
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
A certificate of issuance of shares
the branches.
of capital increase or decrease,
addressed to FRA (in the event
EGP 300
of capital increase or decrease
in joint stock company and
partnership limited by shares).

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business day from the day subsequent to the date on

2 Floor
nd which the completed application, for the obtainment of a
certificate of shares issuance addressed to FRA, has been
duly received.
ֺ 1 business day after the receipt of the approval of FRA.

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Request for Amendment of Single Member Company

Required Documents
Amendments

1- A request, encompassing all articles to be amended in their original and amended forms,
signed by the owner or his duly authorized attorney and preceded by preamble on the
company.
2- A copy of the company's articles of association and its amendments (if any).
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official original of the commercial registry.
4- A power of attorney made directly by the owner or the juridical person (founder) allowing the
procedure requested to be carried out (amendment – liquidation – etc.).
5- A copy of the applicant's personal ID.
6- In the event of capital increase, a bank certificate indicating full payment of the increase.
7- A background check in case the owner is non-Egyptian.
8- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1. Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, and the documents
will be reviewed.
2. Go to the relevant window at the General Department for Legal Affairs of Companies (Amendments
Department) on the second floor to have the relevant application technically reviewed, and then
pay the service fees in cash at the cash desk.
3. Go to GAFI to receive the documents after having been ratified.

Go to the Amendments Department

to have the relevant application
technically reviewed, and then pay the
service fees

2
Select the service;
take a number from
the queue machine,
1
Receive the documents
and the documents
will be reviewed 3 after having been ratified

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Fees
Methods/places of
Service Description Value Payable to
payment

Amendments
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in
Amendment of data of Single EGP 300 per
GAFI Cairo, or the cash desks of
Member Company copy
the branches.

Service Place Service Time

1 business
day
2nd Floor

Note
- You can send the documents you don't have via: [email protected] or "WhatsApp" and the
appropriate person will print the documents on the ground floor.

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 Technical Services

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 Technical Services
IV. Technical
Services

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 Request for Recommendation Addressed to the Customs
Authority to Apply the 2% Uniform Customs Duty on Machinery,
Equipment and Devices of Companies/Establishments
Governed by and Enjoying the Provisions of the Investment Law
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the
Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- The invoice approved by the appropriate engineer.
3- A photocopy of a recent (maximum 3 months old) commercial registry in which all
amendments are effected.
4- A photocopy of the tax card of the company/establishment.
5- The deed of possession of project site (a notice of allocation / a record of delivery of
possession / a contract of tenancy whose date is registered at the Real Estate Publicity
Department / in respect of industrial activities, an approval on a concession to a piece of
land in one of the industrial zones).
6- In respect of tourism and limousine transportation companies, the original letter issued by
the General Administration of Touristic Transportation + a photocopy of the resolution of the
Ministry of Tourism (Establishment – Expansion).
7- A finance lease contract approved administratively by the Financial Regulatory Authority
(“FRA”)
8- Any other documents necessitated by the nature of the activity.

Note: The documents listed in

(3-5) above are to be submitted
only for the first time in which a
company/establishment applies for
obtainment of the recommendation.
Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original recommendation after it has been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
2

Select the service;

take a number
from the queue
machine, go to the 1 3
receive the original
recommendation after it
Technical Services has been approved
General Department
to submit the
application

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Request for giving recommendation to the

Customs Authority to apply the 2% uniform
GAFI cash desk at the
customs duty on machinery, equipment and EGP 300 per
GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
devices of companies/establishments governed document
desks of the branches.
by and enjoying the provisions of the Investment
Law.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the date of receipt of the application or

2 Floor
nd complete submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Approval of Application Forms Filled in and
Submitted by Companies/Establishments as Evidence on being
governed by the Provisions of the Investment Law
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the
Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or the managing
director in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships /
sole proprietor in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power
of attorney reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the
attorney. The company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of
the submitted power of attorney.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
3- The document required to be approved including the name of the company/establishment.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original application forms after they have been approved.

Pay the service fees

2
Select the service,
take a number from
the queue machine
and go to the
1 Receive the original
Technical Services
General Department 3 application forms after
they have been approved
to submit the
application

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Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Approval of application forms filled in and

EGP 200 GAFI cash desk at the

Technical Services
submitted by companies/establishments as
for each GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
evidence on being governed by the provisions
document desks of the branches.
of the Investment Law

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the date of receipt of the application or

Ground Floor complete submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Approval on Invoices of Importation/Exportation
of Companies/Establishments Governed by and Enjoying the
Provisions of the Investment Law

Required Documents
Technical Services

1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the

Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant' s official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- The invoice intended to be approved, provided that it meets the following requirements:
ֺ The invoice must include the name of the company/establishment, must be from an
external supplier and must comply with the duly approved object of the company/
establishment.
3- A photocopy of a recent (maximum 3 months old) commercial registry in which all
amendments are effected.
4- A photocopy of the tax card of the company/establishment.
5- The deed of possession of project site (a notice of allocation / a record of delivery of
possession / a contract of tenancy whose date is registered at the Real Estate Publicity
Department / in respect of industrial activities, an approval on a concession to a piece of
land in one of the Industrial Zones).
6- In respect of tourism and limousine transportation companies, the original letter issued by
the General Administration of Touristic Transportation + a photocopy of the resolution of the
Ministry of Tourism (Establishment – Expansion).
7- A finance lease contract approved administratively by the Financial Regulatory Authority
(“FRA”)
8- Any other documents necessitated by the nature of the activity.

Steps Note: The documents listed in

(3 -5) above are to be submitted
1- Select the service, take a number from the only for the first time in which a
queue machine on the ground floor and go to company/establishment applies for
the relevant window at the Technical Services obtainment of the recommendation.
General Department at the Investment Services
Sector to submit the application together with the
aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original invoice after they have been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
2
Select the service,
take a number from
the queue machine
and go to the
1 receive the original
Technical Services
General Department 3 invoices after they have
been approved
to submit the
application

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Approval on invoices of importation/exportation GAFI cash desk at the

EGP 200 for
of companies/establishments governed by and GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
each invoice
enjoying the provisions of the Investment Law desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ At the same day of

2 Floor
nd receipt of application

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Ratification of Document(s) to be submitted
to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order for the Latter to
Authenticate the Same for Foreign Transactions

Required Documents
Technical Services

1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the

Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships).
2- A copy of the final contract of sale on which the following sentence is left by the Real Estate
Publicity Department: “the contract is valid for publicity”, or “the contract is valid for entry
into the In-kind Registry in the name of the company/ establishment”.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
4- The document required to be ratified including the data of the company/establishment; no
financial value may be written down in the document.
5- Payment receipt of the stipulated fees.
6- Any other documents depending on the nature of the document need to be ratified.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original document(s) after they have been ratified.

Pay the service fees

2
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

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Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Ratification of Document(s) to be submitted to

EGP 300 GAFI cash desk at the

Technical Services
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in order for the
per each GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Latter to Authenticate the Same for Foreign
document desks of the branches.
Transactions

Service Place Service Time

ֺ One business day from the date of

2 Floor
nd receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation on Exemption of Contract of
Registration of Purchase of Lands from Stamp Duty as well as
Notarization and Publicity Fees
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the
Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- A copy of the final contract of sale on which the following sentence is left by the Real Estate
Publicity Department: “Valid for publicity” or “Valid for entry into the in-kind Registry” in the
name of the company/ establishment.
3- A recent official copy of the company’s Commercial registry evidencing all amendments that
have been effected (and, in respect of joint stock companies, payment of at least 25% of the
company’s capital along with evidencing the location of business desired to be exempted).
4- A photocopy of the tax card of the company/establishment.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original recommendation after it has been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Giving Recommendation on Exemption of
EGP 3000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Contract of Registration of Purchase of Lands
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 3 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation on Exemption of Credit Facility/
Loan / Mortgage Contracts from Stamp Duty as well as
Notarization and Publicity Fees
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the
Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- The original and the copy of the contract, requested to be exempted, bearing the seal of the
lender/ mortgagor bank, provided that it shall be in the name of the company/ establishment
in order to implement its project.
3- A recent official copy of the company's commercial registry evidencing all amendments to
have been effected (and, in respect of joint stock companies, payment of at least 25% of the
company's capital), subject to the following:
ֺ In respect of loan and mortgage contracts of companies under the Investment Law, entry
at the Commercial Register has not exceeded five years;
ֺ In respect of loan and mortgage contracts of companies governed by Law No. 159 of
1981, entry at the Commercial Register has not exceeded one year; and
ֺ In respect of loan and mortgage contracts of companies incorporated in accordance
with Law No. 230 of 1989, exemption may be effective until completion of execution of
project.
4- A photocopy of the tax card of the company/establishment.
5- In respect of finance leasing companies, an acknowledgment to the effect that the company/
establishment would submit a finance lease contract that is financed through the obtained
loan.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original recommendation after it has been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Giving Recommendation on Exemption of Credit GAFI cash desk at the

Facility / Loan / Mortgage Contracts from Stamp EGP 3000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Duty as well as Notarization and Publicity Fees desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 3 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Opening Branches outside the
Arab Republic of Egypt

Required Documents
Technical Services

1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the

Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official photocopy of the commercial registry.
3- A photocopy of the tax card.
4- The approval to set up a branch as evidenced by the company's appropriate authority (board
of directors/minutes of general meeting/managers' minutes of meeting/administrative
decision).

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original approval after it has been approved.

Pay the service fees

2
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

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Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Opening Branches outside the Arab Republic of

Technical Services
EGP 1000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Egypt
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the date of receipt of

Ground Floor the application or complete submission
of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Giving a Recommendation
Approving Toll Manufacturing

Required Documents
Technical Services

1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the

Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official photocopy of the commercial registry.
3- A photocopy of the resolution of the appropriate authority of the company (board of
directors minutes of meeting – minutes of meeting of all partners – minutes of meeting
of managers), or the acknowledgment of the sole proprietor, approving the engagement
in toll manufacturing, provided that such resolution or sole proprietor acknowledgment is
administratively approved by GAFI.
4- A copy of the toll manufacturing agreement contract between the company/establishment
and one of the companies; such contract must include the quantities and the type of
operations.
5- A copy of the industrial registry of the toll manufacturing company at which operation will
take place.
6- A copy of the deed of possession of the project site, in the event three years have lapsed
since the incorporation of the company/establishment.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original recommendation after it has been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Giving a Recommendation Approving Toll
EGP 1000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Manufacturing
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Approval on Disposition of
Capital Assets by way of Sale

Required Documents
Technical Services

1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the

Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official photocopy of the commercial registry.
3- A photocopy of the resolution of the appropriate authority of the company (board of directors
minutes of meeting – minutes of meeting of all partners – minutes of meeting of managers),
or the acknowledgment the sole proprietor, approving sale of the capital asset, provided that
such resolution or sole proprietor acknowledgment is administratively approved by GAFI.
4- A copy of invoice of release of the machine or the equipment previously approved by GAFI,
as well as GAFI letter addressed to the Customs (in the event of disposition of machinery and
equipment imported from abroad).
5- The approval of the mortgagor bank (in the event of mortgage of the assets of the
company).
6- The original exportation invoice of the asset intended to be disposed of by way of sale (in
the event sale abroad).
7- A copy of the final contract of sale of the asset intended to be disposed of (in the event of
real estate disposition).
8- A statement of the remaining machinery existing in the factory (in case of agricultural activity)
after selling the equipment needed to be disposed of.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original approval after it has been ratified.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Disposition of Capital Assets by way of Sale EGP 200 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of receipt

Ground Floor of application or complete submission
of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Giving a Recommendation Approving
the Registration of Land Purchase Contracts and
Companies' Headquarters or Banks' Branches
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head of the
Investment Services Sector and requesting issuance of required recommendation (such
request to be duly signed by the chairperson of the board of directors or managing director
in case of joint stock companies / director in charge in case of partnerships / sole proprietor
in case of sole proprietorships) + applicant's official authorization or power of attorney
reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the duly authorized representative or the attorney. The
company's attorney by his/her capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted
power of attorney.
2- A recent official copy of the commercial registry in which an endorsement on the site
required to be registered is made.
3- A copy of the final or preliminary contract of sale of the land/ company headquarter/
bank branch issued from the entity of jurisdiction, endorsed in the Real Estate Publicity
Department.
4- The Approval of the Central Bank in respect of contracts of registration of purchase of bank
branches.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original recommendation after they been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Giving a recommendation approving the GAFI cash desk at the

registration of land purchase contracts and EGP 1000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
companies' headquarters or banks' branches desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Trading of Shares of Joint Stock Companies
Incorporated in Accordance with the Provisions of the
Investment Law or Law No. 159 of 1981
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request for approval on share trading printed out on the company letterhead and addressed
to the Head of the Investment Services Sector (The request must be duly signed, be attested
by a bank and bear the seal of the bank + applicant official authorization + the ID of the duly
authorized representative).
In case of absence of bank attestation of validity of signature, a direct power of attorney
with the legal capacity of the applicant must be submitted to effect the required share
trading + the ID of the duly authorized attorney.
2- Shareholders' structure before and after share trading printed out on the company letterhead
as well as the required share trading which must be clear with regard to distribution of
shares, name and nationality of the assignor and the assignee. The request must be
submitted in a table form.
3- In respect of companies which have been incorporated for more than three months, a recent
official copy of the commercial registry in which an endorsement evidencing payment of at
least 25% of the issued capital.
4- Investment Gazette including any amendment to the company's articles of association.
5- Notices of transfer of share ownership in the event that a share trading has been previously
executed.
6- A background check (in original form) on new foreign shareholders (whether individuals or
companies) in the company. Copies of passports of new individual foreign shareholders
must be attached to the original background check. The background check must also be
coded, reviewed and sealed by the Central Security Department at the Investment Services
Sector. A background check (in original form) on the Egyptian shareholders in companies
incorporated under the Free Zones System and operating in the field of satellite TV channels
must also be submitted.
7- An acknowledgment stating that the company is liable to the new foreign shareholder for
any rights payable to such new foreign shareholders, and that the company is responsible
for restoring the situation as it was before the transfer of the ownership of shares or the
replacement of a shareholder by another.
8- A decree of distribution, death certificate and the approved letter by the company's
auditor distributing the shares of the deceased among the lawful heirs and, if needed, the
approximation of fractions.
9- A copy of the mortgage contract or the approval of the mortgagor bank on the required share
trading, in the event that the commercial registry states that the company is burdened by a
commercial mortgage to any bank.

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 10- In respect of companies engaged in air transportation activity, a copy of the decree of the
Minister of Civil Aviation, provided that the decree is valid and renewed.
11- In respect of requests of companies operating in Sinai, a list comprising the documents
required by Sinai Development Authority.

Technical Services
Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original approval after they been approved.

Pay the service fees

2
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

ֺֺ Trading as per the investment

law within the first two fiscal GAFI cash desk at the
Approval on share trading years/EGP 1000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
desks of the branches.
ֺֺ Trading of Sinai /EGP 2000

Service Place
Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via
Ground Floor email: [email protected] or “WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation Addressed to Various
Bodies (Municipality/ Commercial Register/
Investment Tax/ Customs/ Electricity/…)
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on the company letterhead, addressed to the Head of the Investment
Services Sector and requesting the issuance of a recommendation (such request to be
duly signed by the BoD chairperson or the managing director of joint stock companies /
the director in charge of partnerships / the sole proprietor of sole proprietorships) + the
applicant's official authorization or power of attorney reflecting legal capacity + the ID of the
duly authorized representative or the attorney. The company's attorney by his/her capacity
can sign the request by virtue of the submitted power of attorney.
ֺ In case of directing the recommendation to the Commercial Register to the effect that a
duly authorized attorney of a sole proprietorship be designated, the request must bear
the signature of the sole proprietor, be accompanied by a bank attestation of signature
and state the scope of powers and authorities vested in the director in charge to be
appointed.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry reflecting all the
amendments.
3- A copy of the tax card of the company/establishment.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original recommendation, after it has been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Recommendation addressed to
GAFI cash desk at the
various bodies, such as (Municipality/ EGP 200 per each
GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Commercial Register/ Investment Tax/ recommendation
desks of the branches.
Customs/ Electricity/…)

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Obtainment of a Port Entry Permit
(Certificate) to Companies Governed by the
Provisions of the Investment Law
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector to issue a port entry
permit (certificate) (duly signed, attested by a bank, and bearing the company's seal).
The request must indicate the following data: (the name of the company, the type of activity,
the legal structure, the continuity of activity to date, the name of the BoD chairperson or
whomever authorized to carry on the powers of management and signature, and the
name of the port).
2- A recent (maximum three months old) official copy of the commercial registry including all
amendments.
3- The requests of the companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone Sector

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original port entry permit (certificate) after being approved.

Pay the service fees

2
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

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Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Port entry certificate for companies GAFI cash desk at the

Technical Services
governed by the provisions EGP 400 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
(For the first time/Renewal) desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 1 business day from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Issuance of a Certificate of Importation of Raw
Materials, Production Requirements and Spare Parts for
Capital Equipment/ a Certificate of Exportation for Companies/
Establishments Governed by the Provisions of the Investment
Law whose Production Date has been specified by GAFI.
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on the company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head
of the Investment Services Sector to issue a certificate of (importation/ exportation) (duly
signed, attested by a bank, and bearing the seal of the company + the applicant's official
authorization + the ID of the duly authorized representative).
In the event of unavailable acknowledgement of signature attested by a bank, a direct
power of attorney with the legal capacity of the applicant must be submitted together with
the ID of the duly authorized attorney.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the company's commercial registry
evidencing all amendments.
3- A photocopy of the tax card of the company/establishment.
4- A photocopy of the latest issued decision of/ approval on amendment for the company/
establishment (the name – object – location of the project site – the legal structure).
5- A declaration that the products exported are the company's/ establishment's products (in the
event of requesting the issuance of only a certificate of exportation).
6- GAFI approval on toll manufacturing (in case a toll manufacturing importation and exportation
certificate is requested).
7- The original police report on the lost certificate (in the event of requesting a replacement of
the lost certificate).
8- A photocopy of the latest issued certificate (in the event of requesting renewal/issuance of
an official copy). In the event of requesting an official copy of the certificate, the original
certificate must be submitted for matching against the copy.
9 - The original certificates issued for the company/establishment during its term (in the event
of requesting a data-amending certificate).
10- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original certificate, after it has been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places
Service Description Value
to of payment

Importation/exportation certificate for ֺֺ EGP 500/one year

companies/establishments governed
by the provisions of the Investment ֺֺ EGP 1500/three years
Law, whose production date has been
specified by GAFI ֺֺ EGP 2500/five years GAFI cash desk
at the ISC in
Data amending certificate EGP 500/one certificate GAFI Cairo, or the cash
desks of the
Replacement of lost certificate EGP 500/one certificate branches.

The same applicable

An official copy of the original certificate fees prescribed for the
original certificate

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Importation
of Raw Materials, Production Requirements and Spare Parts
for Capital Equipment of Companies/Establishments Governed
by the Provisions of the Investment Law whose Production
Date has not been specified by GAFI
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on the company/establishment letterhead, addressed to the Head
of the Investment Services Sector to issue a certificate of (importation/ exportation) (duly
signed, attested by a bank, and bearing the seal of the company + the applicant's official
authorization + the ID of the duly authorized representative).
In the event of unavailable acknowledgement of signature attested by a bank, a direct
power of attorney with the legal capacity of the applicant must be submitted together with
the ID of the duly authorized attorney.
2- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the company's commercial registry
evidencing all amendments.
3- A photocopy of the tax card of the company/establishment.
4- A photocopy of the latest issued decision of/ approval on amendment for the company/
establishment (the name – object – location of the project site – the legal structure).
5- Photocopies of the deed of possession of the project site + copies of the machinery and
equipment invoices.
6- A declaration on which an acknowledgment of validity of signature attested by a bank to
the effect that the company/establishment has not submitted any importation invoices
for approval by GAFI, and that such company/establishment will provide GAFI with the
documents required for commencement of activity immediately after the renewal of the
certificate (This applies to companies/establishments whose production date has not been
specified by GAFI).
7- The original police report on the lost certificate (in the event of requesting a replacement of
the lost certificate).
8- A photocopy of the latest issued certificate (in the event of requesting renewal/issuance of
an official copy). In the event of requesting an official copy of the certificate, the original
certificate must be submitted for matching against the copy.
9- The original certificates issued for the company/establishment during its term (in the event of
requesting a data-amending certificate).
10- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.

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2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original certificate, after it has been approved.

Technical Services
Pay the service fees

2
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees
Payable Methods/places
Service Description Value
to of payment
Temporary certificate of importation for
companies/establishments governed by EGP 500/ three (3)
the provisions of the Investment Law whose monthes
production date has not been specified by (original copy/renewal)
GAFI GAFI cash desk at
the ISC in Cairo, or
Data amending certificate EGP 500/one certificate GAFI
the cash desks of
Replacement of lost certificate EGP 500/one certificate the branches.

The same applicable fees

An official copy of the original certificate prescribed for the original
certificate

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation Approving the
Opening/Closing down of Bank Branches

Required Documents
Technical Services

1- A request submitted on the bank letterhead addressed to the Head of the Investment Services
Sector, and signed by the bank BoD chairperson, or by a person duly authorized to carry
on the powers of management and signature + A formal authorization to the applicant or
a power of attorney with the relevant legal capacity. The attorney vested with the relevant
legal capacity can sign the application by virtue of the submitted power of attorney. + The
ID of the duly authorized applicant or the attorney.
2- A photocopy of a recent (maximum three month old) official copy of the commercial registry
including all amendments.
3- A copy of bank BoD minutes of meeting approving the opening/ closing down of the branch;
such minutes of meeting must be approved administratively by GAFI (in the event of national
banks).
4- The approval of the regional manager (in the event of a foreign branch).
5- A copy of the Central Bank approval on opening/ closing down the branch.
6- The deed of possession of the branch intended to be opened.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original recommendation, after it has been approved.

Pay the service fees

2
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

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Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Request for a recommendation GAFI cash desk at the

Technical Services
approving the opening/closing down of EGP 1000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
bank branches desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Approval on Opening/Crossing out New Non-
productive Branches (Sales Outlet – Administrative Office)
of Sole Proprietorships Established in Accordance with the
Provisions of the Investment Law inside the Arab Republic of
Egypt (Except for Sinai)
Technical Services

Required Documents
1- A request submitted on the sole proprietorship letterhead, addressed to the Head of the
Investment Services Sector and requesting the required recommendations. Such request
must state the purpose of use of the branch; i.e. a sales outlet or an administrative office.
It must also be signed by the sole proprietor. + A formal authorization to the applicant or
a power of attorney with the legal capacity (The attorney vested with the relevant legal
capacity can sign the request by virtue of the submitted power of attorney) + the ID of the
duly authorized applicant or the attorney.
2- A recent (maximum three months old) official copy of the sole proprietorship commercial
registry evidencing all amendments and the branch requested to be crossed out.
3- A photocopy of the tax card of the sole proprietorship.
4- The deed of possession of the branch intended to be added (a contract of tenancy whose
date is registered at the Real Estate Publicity Department / title deed valid for notarization
or registration at the Register of Real Property) made in the name of the sole proprietorship;
such contract or title deed must state the purpose of use of said branch.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor and go to the
relevant window at the Technical Services General Department at the Investment Services Sector
to submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay service fees.
3- Receive the original approval after it has been approved.

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 Pay the service fees

Technical Services
Select the service, take
a number from the
queue machine and go
to the Technical Services
1 Receive the original
General Department to
submit the application 3 document(s) after they
have been ratified

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Request for a recommendation addressed

GAFI cash desk at the
to various bodies (Municipality/
EGP 400 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Commercial Register/ Investment Tax/
desks of the branches.
Customs/ Electricity/…)

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt of the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Government Services

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V. Government
Services

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Request for Recommendation to the Customs for the Temporary
Release of a Passenger-type Vehicle on Temporary Release
Basis

Required Documents

Government Services
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector (duly signed and bearing
the seal of the company) that includes full data of the vehicle (brand – model – motor
number – chassis number – color – the customs department to which the recommendation
is intended to be sent) and full data about the investor who is the owner of the vehicle.
2- A photocopy of the commercial registry or a recent (no more than 3 months old) certificate
of data from the Commercial Register evidencing that the vehicle owner continues to have
the capacity of an investor in the company and that such capacity is not irreversible by
disengagement “Takharoj”.
3- A valid original passport, comprising a valid residence permit that specifies the place of
residence of the investor, and a photocopy of the passport, which must be matched against
it.
4- A photocopy of the incorporation decision or the investment gazette including the name of
the foreign investor requesting the vehicle, provided that the investor must be the founder
of the company.
5- A photocopy of the car invoice or license + a photocopy of the trip tick book.
6- An official power of attorney at the Real Estate Publicity Department from the BoD
chairperson or whomever authorized to sign on the company's behalf when acting before
the governmental entities. The power of attorney may be replaced by an authorization of
whomever authorized to sign following signature being attested to be valid by a bank.
7- A receipt evidencing the payment of service fee.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Recommendation is to be sent by mail to the Director General of the Customs Department where
the vehicle is.

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 Pay the service fees

2
Government Services

Select the service and

take a number, then go
to the Governmental
Services desk and submit
1 Recommendation is to
the application
3 be sent by mail

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Recommendation to the Customs for the GAFI cash desk at the

temporary release of a passenger-type EGP 500 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
vehicle on temporary release basis desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of receipt

Ground Floor the application or complete submission
of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation on Investor Entry Visa
«Companies Governed by the Provisions of the Investment Law»

Required Documents
1- A request for entry visa printed out on the company letterhead, addressed to the Head of
Investment Services Sector, duly signed, bearing the company's seal, and evidencing the

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name, nationality, capacity and passport number.
2- One (1) photocopy of the investor's passport.
3- The company’s commercial registry or a recent certificate of data (no more than 3 months old)
evidencing the following: the name of the residence permit beneficiary, his/her nationality,
capacity, powers, the issued capital of the company, the individual authorized to sign on
behalf of the company and the laws governing the company.
4- In respect of partnerships, a bank certificate, indicating that 25% of the company's cash
capital has been deposited, must be submitted. In respect of sole proprietorships, a bank
certificate must be submitted, indicating a blocked deposit of two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000) for one year in one of the registered banks at the Central Bank of Egypt. The
bank must acknowledge not to disburse the deposit without a letter from GAFI sent after
verifying that the company carries on the activity.
5- In respect of projects that have not started the activity yet and have been established for
one year, photocopies of the documents demonstrating seriousness must be submitted by
such projects.
6- An official power of attorney at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD chairperson
or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company; such power of attorney must
include a stipulation to the effect that the attorney may complete residence procedures or
act before the governmental entities on behalf of the chairperson. The power of attorney
may be replaced by an authorization of whomever authorized to sign following signature
being attested to be valid by a bank.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be directed to
the Free Zones Sector.)

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector, and submit the application (investor data) or the letter of the relevant Free Zone, in which
the project operates, together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Follow up by telephone on the recommendation addressed to the Immigration Department at Tahrir
Complex, particularly GAFI's recommendation on recruitment in respect of newly incorporated
companies, companies that started their activity or are serious in carrying on activity. Upon
receiving the approval of the Immigration Department for the entry of the investor, companies are
to be informed in case they follow up on the approval.

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 2 Follow up by telephone
on the recommendation
Government Services

addressed to the
Immigration Department

Select the service and

take a number, then go
to the Governmental
1
Services desk and submit
the application

Fees
Nil

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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Request for Recommendation on Temporary Residence Permit
for Investors of Companies Governed by the Provisions of the
Investment Law

Required Documents
1- A request for granting residence permit to the investor, printed out on the company letterhead,

Government Services
addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector, duly signed, bearing the company's
seal and evidencing the investor's name, nationality, capacity, and passport number.
2- A photocopy of the passport of the investor.
3- The company’s commercial registry or a recent certificate of data (no more than 3 months old)
evidencing the following: the name of the residence permit beneficiary, his/her nationality,
capacity, powers, the issued capital of the company, the individual authorized to sign on
behalf of the company and the laws governing the company.
4- In respect of partnerships, a bank certificate, indicating that 25% of the company's cash
capital has been deposited, must be submitted. In respect of sole proprietorships, a bank
certificate must be submitted, indicating a blocked deposit of two hundred thousand dollars
($200,000) for one year in one of the registered banks at the Central Bank of Egypt. The
bank must acknowledge not to disburse the deposit without a letter from GAFI sent after
verifying that the company carries on the activity.
5- In respect of projects that have not started the activity yet and have been established for
one year, photocopies of the documents demonstrating seriousness must be submitted by
such projects.
6- An official power of attorney at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD chairperson
or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company; such power of attorney must
include a stipulation to the effect that the attorney may complete residence procedures
or act before the governmental entities. The power of attorney may be replaced by an
authorization by the BoD chairperson following signature being attested to be valid by a
bank.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector, and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- After the service time has lapsed, go to the Investment Passport Office, at the designated hall
for this purpose, to receive the recommendation on granting a one –year residence permit to the
investor.

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 1 2 Receive the
Select the service and recommendation from
take a number, then go the Investment Passport
Government Services

to the Governmental Office

Services desk and submit
the application

Fees
Nil

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation on Renewal of Temporary
Residence Permit for Investors of Companies Governed by the
Provisions of the Investment Law

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on the company letterhead, addressed to the Head of the Investment

Government Services
Services Sector, duly signed, bearing the company seal, and evidencing the name, nationality,
passport number, and residence date.
2- A photocopy of the investor's passport indicating the previous residence.
3- The company’s commercial registry or a recent certificate of data (no more than 3 months old)
evidencing the following: the name of the residence permit beneficiary, his/her nationality,
capacity, powers, the issued capital of the company, the individual authorized to sign on
behalf of the company and the laws governing the company.
4- In respect of projects that have not started the activity yet and have been established for one
year, the documents demonstrating seriousness must be submitted by such projects.
5- An official power of attorney at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD chairperson
or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company; such power of attorney must
include a stipulation to the effect that the attorney may complete residence procedures
or act before the governmental entities. The power of attorney may be replaced by an
authorization by the BoD chairperson following signature being attested to be valid by a
bank.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector, and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- After the service time has lapsed, go to the Investment Passport Office, at the designated hall for
this purpose, to receive the request of renewal of residence in the event of commencement of
activity or seriousness of carrying out the project.

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 1 2 Receive the request of
Select the service and renewal of residence
take a number, then go from the Investment
to the Governmental Passport Office
Government Services

Services desk and submit

the application

Fees
Nil

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the date of

Ground Floor receipt the application or complete
submission of required documents.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for recruiting a Subordinate

Required Documents
1- A request by the company to be duly signed by the BoD chairperson or whomever duly
authorized to sign and manage the company.
2- An acknowledgement by the guarantor to bear responsibility for the subordinate.

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3- Three (3) photocopies of the passport of the guarantor and the subordinate respectively.
4- A recent certificate of data evidencing the capacity of the guarantor, the capital of the
company, the laws governing the company, and whomever authorized to sign on behalf of
the company.
5- The social insurance letter evidencing the number of the insured Egyptian workers in the
event of recruiting the subordinate based on the number of the labor, bearing the seal of
Arab Republic of Egypt.
6- Service fees payment receipt.
7- Upon request being submitted, an official power of attorney at the Real Estate Publicity
Department by the BoD chairperson or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the
company; such power of attorney must include a stipulation to the effect of completing the
residence procedures of subordinates or act before the governmental entities. The power of
attorney may be replaced by an authorization by the BoD chairperson following signature
being attested to be valid by a bank.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).
8- In case of Filipino subordinates, a notarized work contract must be submitted. Otherwise,
the request of the company must evidence the subordinate is from another country other
than the Philippines.

Note:
- In the event of recruiting a subordinate to the company, the issued capital must be USD 1
million or the equivalent thereof in Egyptian Pounds upon incorporation, or the company must
have 50 Egyptian workers registered in Social Insurance Application Form (2).
- In the event of recruiting 2 subordinates to the company, the issued capital must be USD 3
million or the equivalent thereof in Egyptian Pounds upon incorporation, or the company must
have 150 Egyptian workers registered in Social Insurance Application Form (2).

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application which must include: the data of the subordinate, the letter of
Free Zone in which the project operates, together with the aforementioned documents.

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 2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to the Passport Office at Tahrir complex; GAFI recommendations on recruiting subordinates are
made in favor of companies that started engagement in activity or demonstrated seriousness in
executing their projects.

Pay the service fees

Government Services

2
Select the service and
take a number, then go
to the Governmental
Services desk and submit
1 Go to the Passport
the application
3 Office at Tahrir
complex

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

EGP 10000/ a
Recruiting a subordinate GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
subordinate
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

1- In respect of companies that started engagement in activity,

2 business days from the day subsequent to the date on
Ground Floor
which the application has been duly received.
2- In respect of companies that did not start engagement in
activity, 2 business days from the date on which the project
execution status has been duly sent from the Companies
Sector.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation on Granting a One-year
Residence Permit to a Subordinate

Required Documents
1- A request by the company to be duly signed by the BoD chairperson or whomever authorized
to sign or manage the company.

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2- Immediately upon the arrival of the subordinate an HIV/AIDS-free certificate, to be obtained
from a governmental hospital and sealed by the official seal of A.R.E, must be submitted.
3- A photocopy of the subordinate's passport indicating the date of entry; the original passport
must be matched against the said copy.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).
4- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to Investment Passport Office at the designated hall for this purpose after the service time has
lapsed to receive the recommendation on granting a one-year residence to a subordinate.

Pay the service fees

2
Select the service and
take a number, then go
to the Governmental
Services desk and submit
1 Receive the
the application
3 recommendation
from the Investment
Passport Office

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 Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Granting a one-year residence permit to EGP 10000 /a
GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
a subordinate subordinate
desks of the branches.
Government Services

Service Place Service Time

ֺ In respect of companies that started engagement in activity, 2

Ground Floor business days from the day subsequent to the date on which
the application has been duly received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Renewal of Residence of a Subordinate

Required Documents
1- A request by the company to be duly signed by the BoD chairperson or whomever authorized
to sign or manage the company.

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2- A photocopy of the subordinate's passport evidencing the previous residence.
3- A recent (maximum 3 months old) certificate of data evidencing the capacity of the grantor,
the capital of the company, whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company, and the
laws governing the company.
4- In the event that the subordinate left the Arab Republic of Egypt («A.R.E») within the period
of the previous residence, an original HIV/AIDS-free certificate to be obtained from a
governmental hospital and sealed by the official seal of A.R.E must be submitted. In the
event the subordinate did not leave A.R.E, only his/her original passport must be checked.
5- The social insurance letter evidencing the number of the insured Egyptian workers in the
event of recruiting the subordinate based on the number of the labor, bearing the seal of
Arab Republic of Egypt.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).
6- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- In case of having engaged in activity or having demonstrated seriousness, go to the Passport
Office at the hall designated for that purpose, after the service time has lapsed, to receive, the
recommendation on the renewal of the residence.

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 Pay the service fees

2
Government Services

Select the service and

take a number, then go
to the Governmental
Services desk and submit
1 Receive the
the application
3 recommendation
from the Investment
Passport Office

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

EGP 10000 /a
Renewal of a Subordinate's Residence GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
subordinate
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ In respect of companies that started engagement in activity, 2

Ground Floor business days from the day subsequent to the date on which
the application has been duly received.
ֺֺ In respect of companies that did not started engagement in
activity, 2 business days from the date on which the project
execution status has been duly sent from the Companies
Sector.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation on Recruiting Foreign Labor
(Entry Visa) to Work in the Arab Republic of Egypt for
Companies Governed by the Provisions of the Investment Law

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector, signed by whomever

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authorized to sign, bearing the company's seal and evidencing the data of the foreigners
requested to be recruited (name – nationality – job – passport number – birth date).
2- Two (2) photocopies of the passport.
3- A photocopy of a recent commercial registry (required for once).
4- A photocopy of Social Insurance Application Form (2) for the current year + a letter made
by the company to evidence the total number of Egyptian labor and their wages as well as
the total number of foreign labor (to be submitted once per year).
ֺ In respect of internal investment, the percentage of foreign labor compared to Egyptian
labor is 10% (one foreign worker to 9 Egyptians).
ֺ In respect of projects operating in the free zones and governed by the provisions of
Law No. 8 of 1997, the percentage of foreign labor compared to Egyptian labor is 25%
throughout the term of the company.
ֺ In respect of projects operating in the free zones and governed by the provisions of Law
No. 72 of 2017, the percentage of foreign labor to Egyptian labor is 20%.
ֺ If the project is newly incorporated and has not started, the company is exempted from
the aforementioned form, provided that the jobs offered to the labor are one of the
following (financial manager – administrative manager – assembling technician) [the
legal ratio is not applicable].
5- An official power of attorney at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD chairperson
or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company; such power of attorney must
include a stipulation to the effect of completing the procedures of obtaining and renewing
foreign labor work permits, or act before the governmental entities. The power of attorney
may be replaced by an authorization by the BoD chairperson following signature being
attested to be valid by a bank.
6- In the case of South East Asian nationalities (Pakistan – India – Sri Lanka – Philippines –
Bangladesh – Indonesia – Myanmar):
ֺ A photocopy of an experience letter authenticated by the Egyptian Embassy at the
foreigner country or by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
ֺ A photocopy of employment contract authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of
the foreign worker's country and the Egyptian Embassy.
ֺ Workers in professions that require obtaining practice license:
ֺֺ In respect of physicians and nurses, the approval of the Ministry of Health.
ֺֺ In respect of pilots, the approval of the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

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 ֺֺ In respect of artists, the approval of the Theatrical Professions Syndicate, and the
Syndicate of Musical Professions per each area of specialization.
ֺֺ In respect of engineers, the approval of the Syndicate of Engineers.
ֺֺ In respect of applied arts designers, the approval of the Syndicate of Applied Arts
Designers.
ֺֺ In respect of waters activities, the approval of the Chamber of Diving and
Watersports.
ֺֺ In respect of seafarers, a marine work permit to obtained from the Egyptian Authority
Government Services

for Maritime Safety.

ֺֺ In respect of sports coaches and players, the approval of the General Syndicate of
Sports Professions together with the approval of the National Council of Youth.
ֺ If the recruitment is for a limited period (temporary), this must be specified in the request.
In addition, the request must comprise the exact limited period, the limited period start
date, and the purpose of recruitment.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).
7- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees in cash.
3- Follow up by telephone on the serial number of the recommendation directed to the Ministry
of Manpower and Immigration, since GAFI's recommendation on recruitment is sent to the said
Ministry.

Pay the service fees

Select the service and

take a number, then go
1
Follow up by
to the Governmental
3
telephone on the
Services desk and serial number of the
submit the application recommendation

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Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Recruiting Foreign Labor (Law No. 72 EGP 1000/ foreign

of 2017) individual GAFI cash desk at the
GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Recruiting Foreign Labor for a limited EGP 1000/ foreign desks of the branches.

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period (Law No. 72 of 2017) individual

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent

Ground Floor to the date on which the application has
been duly received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Carrying out Procedures in Connection
with Obtaining Work Permits for Foreigners (Companies
Governed by the Investment Law)

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector and giving the data of
Government Services

foreigners whose work permits are requested to be obtained.

2- The original passport together with a photocopy thereof in which entry visa is cited; the
photocopy must be matched against the original passport.
3- A seal from the Central Security Department evidencing that the background check forms
have been received.
4- A photocopy of the Social Insurance Application Form (2) for the current year (to be submitted
once per year).
5- A letter from the Ministry of Manpower and Immigration evidencing that the foreigner has
been approved to be recruited; such letter must include the serial number given by the
Ministry of Manpower and Immigration to the said approval.
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).
6- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- The representative of the company requesting work permits for foreigners goes to the window of
the Central Security Department at the designated hall for this purpose to have the background
check forms be validated. Upon verifying the validity of the background check forms, the
appropriate security officer acknowledges to have received the background check forms giving
the representative an acknowledgment to that effect duly signed by such security officer and
sealed by the official seal of the Central Security Department, so that the representative submits
them together with the documents required for obtaining the work permit recommendation.
2- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents, and pay the
service fees.
3- Go to the Work Permits Office at GAFI and the Investment Passport Office concerned at the
designated hall for this purpose, after the service time has lapsed, to submit two recommendations:
one of which to the Work Permits Office to carry out the work permit procedures, and another to the
Investment Passport Office so that the foreign worker receives a temporary residence permit for a
period of six (6) months, until the result of the background check is received.

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 Pay the service fees

Government Services
The representative of
the company goes to the
1
Receive the
window of the Central
3
recommendation
Security Department at from the Investment
the designated hall to Passport Office
have the background
check forms be
validated

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Carrying out procedures of obtaining EGP 500/ foreign
GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
work permits for foreigners individual
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days, to make the recommendation on carrying

Ground Floor out the procedures of obtaining work permits and temporary
6-month residence permits, to be counted from the day
subsequent to the date on which the application has been duly
received.
ֺ 2 business days from the date on which the background check
forms have been duly received to the effect the recommendation
on granting a work permit be made.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation on Work Permits Renewal
for Foreigners (Companies Governed by the Provisions of
the Investment Law)

Required Documents
1- A request printed out on the company letterhead, addressed to the Head of the Investment
Government Services

Services Sector, duly signed, bearing the company seal, and evidencing the data of the
foreigners whose work permits are requested to be renewed: the name, job, nationality,
passport number, and work permit number.
2- The original passport together with a photocopy thereof in which the previous residence is
cited; the photocopy must be matched against the original passport.
3- The original work permit, together with a copy of its front and back; the copy must be
matched against the original work permit. The request for renewal of work permit must be
submitted before the expiry of the permit validity period.
4- A photocopy of the Social Insurance Application Form (2) for the current year (to be submitted
once per year).
ֺ The percentage of foreign labor compared to Egyptian labor is 10% (one foreign worker
to 9 Egyptians).
(The requests of companies operating under the Free Zones System must be attached to
the letter of the relevant Free Zone).
ֺֺ In respect of projects operating in the Free Zones and governed by the provisions of
Law No. 8 of 1997, the percentage of foreign labor compared to Egyptian labor is 25%
throughout the term of the company.
ֺֺ In respect of projects operating in the Free Zones and governed by the provisions of Law
No. 72 of 2017, the percentage of foreign labor compared to Egyptian labor is 20%.
5- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to GAFI Work Permit Office to execute the recommendation and receive the work permit.

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 Pay the service fees

Government Services
Select the service and
take a number, then go
1
Go to GAFI Work
to the Governmental
3
Permit Office
Services desk and to execute the
submit the application recommendation
and receive the work
permit

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

EGP 500/ foreign
Work permit renewal GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
individual
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day

Ground Floor subsequent to the date on which the
application has been duly received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for the Issuance of Work Permits of Investors (For
Companies Governed By The Provisions of Law no. 159 of 1981)

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector (duly signed and bearing
the seal of the company) that includes the data of the foreigners who need the work
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permits.
2- A recent original copy of the commercial registry according to the last formation of the Board
of Directors (BoD) or general managers, or a recent certificate of data.
3- A list of shareholders or partners approved according to the last capital amendment must
be submitted, and that is only for foreign shareholder or partner (who is neither members
of BoD nor managers).
3- A photocopy of the passport.
4- Company's gazette or a photocopy of the notarized contract (In case of new incorporation).
5- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application which indicates (the name of the company- the legal structure of
the company- the address- the name of the foreigner- the nationality of the foreigner- the passport
number- the required job) together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to Work Permits Office at GAFI after the lapse of the service provision time to receive the
recommendation addressed to Work Permits Office in order to issue the work permits after the
receipt of security bodies' approvals

Pay the service fees

Select the service and

take a number, then go Go to GAFI Work
to the Governmental
1
Permit Office to
Services desk and to receive the
submit the application 3 recommendation

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Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Issuance of foreigner work permit (Law EGP 500/ a foreign
GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
No. 159 of 1981) individual
desks of the branches.

Government Services
Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the

Ground Floor receipt of security approval.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Recommendation to Renew the Work Permits of
Foreign Investors (For Companies Governed By The Provisions
of Law No. 159 of 1981)

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of Investment Services Sector duly signed and bearing the
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company's seal, evidencing the data of the foreigners who need their work permits to be
renewed (name – job – nationality – passport number – work permit number)
2- A recent original copy of the commercial registry according to the last formation of the Board
of Directors (BoD) or general managers, or a recent certificate of data.
3- A list of shareholders or partners approved according to the last capital amendment.
4- A photocopy of the passport and the original maybe requested to be checked.
5- Company's gazette and a photocopy of the notarized contract (In case of new
incorporation).
6- The original copy of work permit, to be checked, and a photocopy of its two sides.
7- An official power of attorney at the Real Estate Publicity Department from the BoD chairperson
or whomever authorized to sign on the company's behalf including the termination of the
procedures of issuing a work permit or entitled to act before the governmental entities. The
power of attorney may be replaced by an authorization from the BoD chairperson after an
acknowledgement of validity of signature attested by a bank.
8- Service fees payment receipt.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application which indicates (the name of the company- the legal structure of
the company- the address- the name of the foreigner- the nationality of the foreigner- the passport
number- the required job) together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to Work Permits Office at GAFI after the lapse of the service provision time to receive the
recommendation addressed to Work Permits Office in order to issue the work permits.

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 Pay the service fees

Government Services
Select the service and
take a number, then go Go to GAFI Work
to the Governmental
1
Permit Office to
Services desk and to receive the
submit the application 3 recommendation

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Renewal of foreigner work permit (Law EGP 500/ a foreign
GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
No. 159 of 1981) individual
desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to

Ground Floor the date on which the application has been duly
received after the receipt of the security approval.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for the Approval on the Registration of a Foreign
Company Branch at the Commercial Register in Egypt

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector, together with to a
certified copy of an official power of attorney duly executed by the parent company in the
name of the applicant; the original power of attorney must be checked against the certified
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copy.
2- A copy of the parent company's articles of association or an official commercial registry of
the foreign company ratified by the Egyptian consulate abroad and the Egyptian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. This must be submitted together with an Arabic translation thereof + a
photocopy.
3- The parent company's resolution approving the opening of a branch in Egypt. This resolution
must be caused to be ratified by the Egyptian consulate abroad and the Egyptian Ministry of
Foreign, and be translated into Arabic + a photocopy.
4- The parent company's resolution appointing the manager of the branch in Egypt. This
resolution must be caused to be ratified by the Egyptian consulate abroad and the Egyptian
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This must be submitted together with an Arabic translation + a
photocopy.
5- An acknowledgment by the parent company to the effect that it has not opened any branch in
Egypt before. This acknowledgment must be caused to be ratified by the Egyptian consulate
abroad and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It must be also be submitted together
with an Arabic translation thereof + a photocopy.
6- A bank certificate in the name of the branch, evidencing the deposit of an amount equivalent
to EGP 5000 in any free currency as per the official exchange rate + a photocopy.
7- Two photocopies of the lease or purchase contract of the branch place of business. This
contract must be registered at the Real Estate Publicity Department. The original contract
must be matched against the said two copies.
8- Two photocopies of the contracting agreement or the agreement concluded on any
operation in Egypt. The original agreement must be checked against the said two copies +
a photocopy of the commercial registry of the Egyptian company with whom the agreement
is concluded.
9- Complete background checks on the foreign company and the manager of the branch in
Egypt.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Go to the Commercial Register Office at GAFI after the service time has lapsed to complete the
registration procedures.

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 Select the service and
1 2 Go to the Commercial
Register Office at after
take a number, then go
the service time has
to the Governmental

Government Services
lapsed to complete the
Services desk and submit
registration procedures
the application

Fees
Nil

Service Place Service Time

5 business
days.
Ground Floor

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for a Recommendation on Granting a Work Permit to a
Foreign Company Branch Manager

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector evidencing the data of
the manager (name, nationality, capacity and entry date; such request must be duly signed
and bear the company's seal.
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2- The original passport, together with a photocopy thereof, evidencing the entry date. The
photocopy must be matched against the original passport.
3- An official power of attorney executed at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD
chairperson or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company. The said power of
attorney must include a stipulation to the effect that the attorney be entitled to act before the
governmental entities. The power of attorney may be replaced by an authorization made by
the foreign manager following signature being attested to be valid by a bank.
4- A seal from the Central Security Department evidencing that the background check forms
have been received.
5- Service fees payment receipt.
6- A recent commercial registry of the branch or a certificate of data on the branch to be
obtained from the Commercial Register.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- After the service time has lapsed, go to the Passports Office on the Second Floor to get your
passport endorsed by a temporary six-month residence permit until the relevant bodies give their
approvals effecting work permit to be issued.
4- Go to the Work Permit Office of the foreigners to obtain the work permit after the required approvals
have been duly received.

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 Pay the service fees

Government Services
Select the service and
take a number, then go
go to the Passports
to the Governmental
Services desk and 1 Office on the
submit the application 3 Second Floor to
get your passport
endorsed by a
temporary six-
month residence
Go to the Work Permit permit
Office of the foreigners
to obtain the work permit
after the required approvals 4
have been duly received

Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Recommendation on Granting a Work GAFI cash desk at the

Permit to a Foreign Company Branch EGP 500 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Manager desks of the branches.

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date on which

Ground Floor an application for a recommendation on granting a temporary
six-month residence permit has been duly received.
ֺ 2 business days to issue a work permit recommendation, as of
the arrival of the relevant bodies approval, during the 6-month
period of residence granted to the foreign manager.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for a Recommendation on Renewal of a Work Permit of
a Foreign Company Branch Manager

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector evidencing the data of
the manager (name, nationality, capacity and work permit serial number; such request must
be duly signed and bear the company's seal.
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2- The original passport, together with a photocopy thereof, evidencing the date on which the
manager has arrived to the Arab Republic of Egypt. The photocopy must be matched against
the original passport.
3- An official power of attorney executed at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD
chairperson or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company. The said power of
attorney must include a stipulation to the effect that the attorney be entitled to act before the
governmental entities. The power of attorney may be replaced by an authorization made by
the foreign manager following signature being attested to be valid by a bank.
4- A photocopy of the front and back of the previous work permit.
5- Service fees payment receipt.
6- A recent commercial registry of the branch or a certificate of data on the branch to be
obtained from the Commercial Register.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to the Foreigners Work Permit Office to renew the work permit.

Pay the service fees

Select the service and

take a number, then go Go to the Foreigners
to the Governmental
1
Work Permit Office
Services desk and to renew the work
submit the application 3 permit

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Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

Recommendation on Renewal of a Work GAFI cash desk at the

Permit of a Foreign Company Branch EGP 500 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
Manager desks of the branches.

Government Services
Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to

Ground Floor the date on which the application has been duly
received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Representation Offices

Required Documents
1- An application for registration addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector using
the application form designated for that purpose.
2- Evidence on submitting background checks on the foreign company and the manager of
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the representation office to the Security Central Department or the approval of the relevant
bodies.
3- The foreign company's original articles of incorporation and association together with an
Arabic translation of the summaries of both. The articles of incorporation and association
must be ratified by the Egyptian embassy or consulate abroad or authenticated by the
Authentication Office at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs as well.
4- The foreign company's BoD original resolution approving the opening of a representation
office thereof in Egypt and the appointment of the office manager. This resolution must be
caused to be ratified by the Egyptian Embassy or consulate abroad or authenticated by the
Authentication Office at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (after having matched the
original against the copy), and be translated into Arabic.
5- Data of Representation Office Manager:
ֺ In case the manager is a foreigner, a statement evidencing his/her full name (first
four names) in Arabic and English, and nationality must be submitted together with a
photocopy of the passport.
ֺ In case the manager was Egyptian, a statement evidencing «the first three names,
nationality, place of residence, ID number and date of issuance» must be submitted
together with a photocopy of the ID.
6- A photocopy of the power of attorney of the applicant ratified by the Egyptian embassy or
consulate abroad, or authenticated by the Authentication Office at the Egyptian Ministry
of Foreign Affairs. The original power of attorney must be matched against the said
photocopy.
7- A photocopy of the lease contract of the Representation Office, provided that the date of such
contract is registered at the Real Estate Publicity Department.
8- A receipt evidencing the payment of EGP 1000 as office registration fees. The fees are
refundable in case such office is not approved to be opened. In addition, a photocopy of the
receipt evidencing payment of EGP 1000 fees for issuing a certificate of registration must
be submitted.
9- A bank certificate addressed to the Investment Services Sector at GAFI to evidence that the
representation office balance, transferred from abroad in any foreign currency, is equivalent
to at least EGP 5,000.

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Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- After the service time has lapsed, go to the General Department for Governmental Services on the
fifth floor to receive the registration certificate and submit it to the office representative.

Government Services
Pay the service fees

Select the service and Go to the General

take a number, then go Department for
to the Governmental
Services desk and 1 Governmental

submit the application 3 Services on the fifth

floor to receive the
required certificate
Fees

Payable
Service Description Value Methods/places of payment
to

Registration fees of the office EGP 1000

GAFI cash desk at the ISC in Cairo,
GAFI
or the cash desks of the branches.
Each required registration
EGP 1000
certificate

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from

Ground Floor the date of receipt
of application.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for a Recommendation to Amend the Data of the
Representation Office and Obtain the Required Certificates
(Change an Address- Change a Manager- Change the Name of
the Parent Company)

Required Documents
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1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector, duly signed and bearing
the seal of the representation office evidencing the obtainment of a certificate or more with
the required amendment from GAFI.
2- The power of attorney of the applicant.
3- In the event of changing the address:
ֺ An administrative decision from the manager of the representation office. Such decision
must include the change of the address from the old one to new one.
ֺ The deed of possession of the new head office whose date is registered at the Real
Estate Publicity Department.
4- In the event of changing the manager of the office:
ֺ An administrative resolution of the parent company abroad evidencing the appointment
of the new manager. Such decision must include the standing of the previous manager
(authenticated at the embassy+ Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
ֺ The new manager's personal ID
- For Egyptians, the ID card
- For foreigners, the passport
ֺ A background check on the new foreign manager.
ֺ GAFI's approval on the amendments.
5- In the event of changing the name of the parent company:
ֺ An administrative resolution of the parent company abroad evidencing the change of the
company's name + a copy of the commercial registry of the parent company indicating
the name prior and after the amendment (authenticated at the embassy+ Ministry of
Foreign Affairs).
ֺ A background check on the new foreign company's name.
ֺ GAFI's approval on the amendments.
6- A receipt evidencing the payment of the fees required for the issuance of a certificate (this
applies to the cross out/registration/true copy processes).
7- A CD comprising the request attachments.
8- A photocopy of the business engaged in by the office to the parent company abroad.

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Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to the General Department for Governmental Services on the fifth floor to receive the required
certificate.

Government Services
Pay the service fees

2
Go to the General
Select the service and Department for
take a number, then go Governmental
to the Governmental
1
Services on the fifth
Services desk and
3
floor to receive the
submit the application required certificate

Fees

Payable
Service Description Value Methods/places of payment
to

Each required certificate of EGP 1000/ a

amendment certificate
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in Cairo,
GAFI
or the cash desks of the branches.
EGP 1000/ a
True copy
certificate

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to

Ground Floor the date on which the application has been duly
received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for Crossing out a Representation Office/ Obtaining a
Certificate/ Obtaining a True Copy

Required Documents
1- A request to cancel and cross out the office, addressed to the Head of Investment Services
Sector, signed by whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company and sealed by the
company's seal. The request must specify the number of certificates need to be obtained
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and the entities to which such certificates are to be directed.

Or
A request specifying the number of certificates need to be obtained and the entities to
which such certificates are to be directed.
2- The power of attorney of the applicant to the effect that the applicant may carry out all
procedures pertaining to the crossing out of the registration of the office.
3- An acknowledgement approving the crossing out of the registration, provided that the
acknowledgment is duly singed by whomever so authorized by virtue of the said power of
attorney.
4- The resolution of BoD or the acknowledgement of the parent company abroad approving
that:
ֺ The registration of the company's representation office be crossed out or the company's
business be wind up in Egypt.
ֺ This resolution must be caused to be ratified by the Egyptian embassy located at the
country of the parent company and the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The said
resolution must also be translated into Arabic by an approved translation office.
5- In case a true copy is requested, the following must be submitted:
ֺ A request comprising the document required to be certified to be addressed to the Head
of Investment Services Sector and to be duly signed and sealed by the company's seal
together with a photocopy of the power of attorney.
6- A receipt evidencing the payment of the fees required for obtaining the certificate (this
applies to the cross out/registration/true copy processes).
7- A CD comprising the request attachments.
8- A photocopy of the business engaged in by the office to the parent company abroad.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to the General Department for Governmental Services on the fifth floor to receive the required
certificate.

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 Pay the service fees

Government Services
Go to the General
Select the service and Department for
take a number, then go Governmental
to the Governmental
1
Services on the fifth
Services desk and
3
floor to receive the
submit the application required certificate

Fees

Payable
Service Description Value Methods/places of payment
to

Each required certificate of EGP 1000/ a

registration certificate
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in Cairo,
GAFI
or the cash desks of the branches.
EGP 1000/ a
True copy
certificate

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to

Ground Floor the date on which the application has been duly
received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for a Recommendation to Issue a Work Permit for a
Manager of a Representation Office

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector evidencing the data of
the foreign manager/worker (the representation office name, address, the foreigner's name,
passport number, job and academic qualifications. Such request must be duly signed and
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bear the office's seal.

2- The original passport, together with a photocopy thereof, evidencing the latest date on which
the foreigner entered the Arab Republic Egypt. The photocopy must be matched against the
original passport.
3- An official power of attorney executed at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD
chairperson or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company. The said power of
attorney must include a stipulation to the effect that the attorney be entitled to act before the
governmental entities. The power of attorney may be replaced by an authorization made by
the foreign manager following signature being attested to be valid by a bank.
4- A recent statement, approved by the office manager, and comprising the data of the
representation office employees including their nationalities and jobs.
5- A certified authenticated copy of the resolution of the parent company regarding the
appointment of the foreigner, in addition to an Arabic translation thereof, or the decision of
the office manager in case of employees being appointed by virtue of an authorization.
6- A photocopy of the certificate of registration of the representation office.
7- Service fees payment receipt.
8- A photocopy of the business engaged in by the office to the parent company abroad.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to the Foreigners Work Permit Office to obtain a work permit after the necessary approvals have
been duly received.

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 Pay the service fees

Government Services
Select the service and
take a number, then go
to the Governmental Go to the Foreigners
Services desk and 1 Work Permit Office
submit the application 3 to obtain a work
permit

Fees

Payable
Service Description Value Methods/places of payment
to

Recommendation to Issue a
GAFI cash desk at the ISC in Cairo,
Work Permit for a Manager of EGP 500 GAFI
or the cash desks of the branches.
a Representation Office

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date on

Ground Floor which the application on the issuance of recommendation
after receiving the approvals of the bodies concerned.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Request for a Recommendation to Renew the Work Permit of a
Manager of a Foreign Company Representation Office

Required Documents
1- A request addressed to the Head of the Investment Services Sector evidencing the data of
the foreign manager/worker (the representation office name, address, the foreigner's name,
passport number, job, academic qualifications and license number). Such request must be
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duly signed and bear the office's seal.

2- The original passport, together with a photocopy thereof, evidencing the latest date on which
the foreigner entered the Arab Republic Egypt. The photocopy must be matched against the
original passport.
3- An official power of attorney executed at the Real Estate Publicity Department by the BoD
chairperson or whomever authorized to sign on behalf of the company. The said power of
attorney must include a stipulation to the effect that the attorney be entitled to act before the
governmental entities. The power of attorney may be replaced by an authorization made by
the foreign manager following signature being attested to be valid by a bank.
4- A photocopy of the front and back of the previous work permit.
5- A recent statement, approved by the office manager, and comprising the data of the
representation office employees including their nationalities and jobs.
6- A photocopy of the certificate of registration of the representation office.
7- Service fees payment receipt.
8- A photocopy of the business engaged in by the office to the parent company abroad.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the ground floor, then go to the
relevant desk at the General Department for Governmental Services at the Investment Services
Sector and submit the application together with the aforementioned documents.
2- Pay the service fees.
3- Go to the Foreigners Work Permit Office on the second floors after the service time has lapsed to
execute GAFI's recommendation in order to renew the work permit of the foreign manager.

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 Pay the service fees

Government Services
Select the service and
take a number, then go
to the Governmental Go to the Foreigners
Services desk and 1 Work Permit Office
submit the application 3 to execute GAFI's
recommendation

Fees

Payable
Service Description Value Methods/places of payment
to

Recommendation to Renew
the Work Permit of a Manager GAFI cash desk at the ISC in Cairo,
EGP 500 GAFI
of a Foreign Company or the cash desks of the branches.
Representation Office

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 2 business days from the day subsequent to the date on

Ground Floor which the application has been duly received after receiving
the approvals of the bodies concerned.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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Publication
 Publication
VI. Publication

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Publication
 Issuing Free Gazette of Incorporation Decisions, and
Articles of Incorporation and Association of Companies and
Establishments that have been Incorporated

Required Documents
1- A request for publication on the gazette signed by the establishment owner or the partners,
as the case may be, or signed by their attorney upon the start of the incorporation procedures
at the Incorporation Department.
2- A power of attorney or an authorization made by the company or the establishment to the
individual receiving the free gazette.

Publication
3- A copy of the personal ID or passport of the individual receiving the free gazette.

Steps
1. The Gazette Department receives the soft copy from the Incorporation Department after the
completion of the incorporation procedures.
2. The applicant selects the service, takes a number from the queue machine on the fifth floor, and
goes to the relevant window of the Gazette Department in order to receive the free printed copy of
the gazette.

The Gazette Department

1 2
receives the soft copy Selects the service, takes a
from the Incorporation number from the queue machine
Department on the fifth floor, go to the Gazette
Department and receive the free
printed copy of the gazette

Fees
One free copy
Service Place

Note
- For information about the publication status of the company's 5th Floor
free gazette, dial 16035

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 Issuing Additional Copies of the Gazette of Incorporation
Decisions, and Articles of Incorporation and Association
of Companies and Establishments that have already been
Incorporated

Required Documents
1- A request for publication in the gazette signed by the establishment owner or the partners
as the case may be, or signed by an attorney or a duly authorized representative.
2- A power of attorney or an authorization made by the company or the establishment to the
individual receiving the additional copies of the incorporation gazette.
Publication

3- A copy of the personal ID or passport of the individual receiving the additional copies of the
incorporation gazette.
4- A copy of the issued free gazette.
5- Payment receipt for additional copies (original receipt + copy) as issued by the bank.
6- In case of publishing the incorporation decisions, articles of incorporation and articles of
association of companies and establishments that have already been incorporated in English
on French languages, a CD containing the English or French version must be submitted. The
translation will be at the liability of the company.
7- A recent official copy of the commercial registry in case the incorporation is more than one
month old.

Steps
1- Select the service, take a number from the queue machine on the fifth floor, and go to the relevant
window of the Gazette Department, and your documents will be reviewed.
2- Pay the fees for additional copies to ALEXBANK on the ground floor at the Investment Service
Center (the «ISC») or to the cash desk of the ISC at the governorates, or any branch within the Free
Zones.
3- Receive the requested copies from the relevant window of the Gazette Department on the fifth floor
from 9 AM to 12 PM to register the names, and receive them on the same day. In case you opt not
receive the copies, this will be on your company's responsibility.

Note
- For information about the publication status of the company's
free gazette, dial 16035

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 Pay the service fees

Select the service, take

a number, go to the
relevant window of the
Gazette Department, 1 Receive the
and your documents will 3 requested copies

Publication
be reviewed. Service Place from the relevant
window of the
Gazette Department

5th Floor
Fees
Value
Company Payable Place of
Service Description
Type to payment
Copies Service Fees

EGP 200
(Arabic only)
Joint stock
10 EGP 400
companies
(Arabic and
English)

Publication of EGP 150

additional copies (Arabic only)
of the free gazette Limited liability
10 EGP 300
including the companies ALEXBANK on
(Arabic and
incorporation English) the ground
decision, articles floor at the ISC
GAFI
of incorporation ֺֺ General or the cash
EGP 100
and association partnerships desks of the
(Arabic only)
of companies and branches
establishments that ֺֺ Limited 10 EGP 200
have already been partnerships (Arabic and
incorporated English)

EGP 100
(Arabic only)
Sole
10 EGP 200
proprietorships
(Arabic and
English)

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 Publication of Amended Incorporation Decisions and Articles
of Association of Companies and Establishments in the
Investment Gazette

Required Documents
1- A request for publication in the gazette signed by the establishment owner or the partners,
as the case may be, or signed by an attorney or a duly authorized representative.
2- A power of attorney or authorization made by the company or the establishment to the
individual receiving the gazette.
3- A copy of the personal ID or passport of the individual receiving the gazette.
Publication

4- The document requested to be published.

5- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
6- In case more than a year has elapsed since the passing of the amended decision or articles,
a certified true copy of such decisions or articles must be submitted, such decision and/or
articles must be sealed and notarized by the Real State Publicity Department and entered in
the company’s commercial registry.
7- In respect of sole proprietorships, a photocopy of the amendment request, which has
been checked by the Department of Legal Affairs of Companies, must be submitted until
receiving the approval of the Department of Legal Affairs of Companies on the requested
amendment.
8- Publication service payment receipt (original receipt and copy).
9- A CD of the document requested to be published must be submitted together with an
acknowledgment that the CD match the document requested to be published and be at the
company's responsibility.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the fifth floor and go to the
relevant window of the Gazette Department, the documents will be checked
2- Pay the fees of publishing the amendment decisions and the articles of association of the companies
and establishments at ALEXBANK branch on the ground floor at the Investment Service Center (the
«ISC») or to the cash desk of the ISC at the governorates, or any branch within the Free Zones.
3- Receive the requested copies from the relevant window of the Gazette Department on the fifth floor
from 9 AM to 12 PM to register the names, and receive them on the same day. In case you opt not
receive the copies, this will be on your company's responsibility.

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 Pay the service fees

Select the service, take

a number, go to the Receive the
relevant window of the
1
requested copies
Gazette Department,
3

Publication
from the relevant
and your documents will window of the
be reviewed. Gazette Department

Fees
Value
Company Payable Place of
Service Description
Type to payment
Copies Service Fees

ֺֺ Joint stock ֺֺ EGP 20

Companies per page
ֺֺ Partnerships (maximum
Limited by EGP 200 in
Shares Arabic only)
ֺֺ Limited ֺֺ EGP 40
10 ALEXBANK
Publishing the liability per page branch on the
amended articles of companies (maximum ground floor
incorporation and ֺֺ General EGP 400 GAFI at the ISC in
association, and the partnerships in Arabic Cairo, or the
amendments of sole and foreign
ֺֺ Limited cash desks of
proprietorships language)
partnerships the branches

EGP 100 in
Arabic, EGP
Sole
10 200 in Arabic
proprietorships
and foreign
language

Service Place

Note
- For information about the publication status of the company's
free gazette, dial 16035
5th Floor

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 Publication of Certain Decisions of the Investment Gazette

Required Documents
1- A request for publication in the gazette signed by the establishment owner or the partners,
as the case may be, or signed by an attorney or a duly authorized representative.
2- The power of attorney or the authorization made by the company or the establishment to the
gazette recipient.
3- A photocopy of the personal ID or the passport of the gazette recipient.
4- Publication service payment receipt (the original receipt and a copy).
5- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry.
Publication

6- The document requested to be published, which can be:

a. In respect of projects set up under the Free Zones System, GAFI CEO decision granting
the privileges and exemptions stipulated in Law No. 72 of 2017, or the decision of
engagement in activity; and in respect of companies set up under the Free Zones
System, the true copy of the amendment or the decision of engagement in activity
must be submitted.
b. In respect of companies established in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 72
of 2017 and Law No. 159 of 1981,GAFI CEO decision or GAFI CEO decision licensing
the conversion of partnerships into corporations, or the merger with the articles of
incorporation thereof.
7- A CD comprising the document requested to be published must be submitted together
with an acknowledgement that the CD match the document to be published and be at the
company’s responsibility.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the fifth floor and go to the
relevant window of the Gazette Department, the documents will be checked
2- Pay the fees of publishing decisions of the Investment Gazette at ALEXBANK on the ground floor at
the Investor Service Center (“ISC”) in Cairo or to the cash desk of the ISC at the governorates, or
any branch within the Free Zones.
3- Receive the requested copies from the relevant window of the Gazette Department on the fifth floor
from 9 AM to 12 PM to register the names, and receive them on the same day. In case you opt not
receive the copies, this will be on your company's responsibility.

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 Pay the service fees

Select the service, take

a number, go to the Receive the
relevant window of the
1
requested copies
Gazette Department,
3

Publication
from the relevant
and your documents will window of the
be reviewed. Gazette Department

Fees
Value
Service Company Payable Place of
Description Type to payment
Copies Service Fees

ֺֺ Special decisions
of engagement ֺֺ Joint stock
in activity in the Companies
EGP 20 per page
Free Zones
ֺֺ Partnerships (maximum EGP
ֺֺ Decisions of Limited by 100) ALEXBANK
enjoyment of Shares branch on
the privileges the ground
and guarantees ֺֺ Limited floor at the
10 GAFI
stipulated in Law liability ISC in Cairo,
No. 72 of 2017 companies or the cash
Depending desks of the
ֺֺ General on the legal branches
ֺֺ Publication of partnerships structure
Decisions of (maximum EGP
merger and ֺֺ Limited
partnerships 200)
conversion

Service Place

Note
- For information about the publication status of the company's
free gazette, dial 16035
5th Floor

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 Ratification of the Investment Gazette to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs

Required Documents
1- A letter by the company requesting the gazette issues to be ratified for authentication by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The said letter must include: (1) the numbers and dates of the
decisions; (2) the numbers of the articles that have been amended; (3) the numbers of the
gazette issues and the dates on which the gazette issues were published.
2- Power of attorney or authorization made by the company or the establishment to the
individual receiving the gazette to be ratified for authentication by the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.
Publication

3- A copy of the personal ID card or passport of the individual receiving the Gazette to be
ratified for authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
4- Publication service payment receipt (original receipt + copy).
5- A recent (maximum 3 months old) official copy of the commercial registry of the company.
6- Copies of the company's original gazette issues to be ratified for authentication by the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, evidencing the latest actual status of the company.
7- Only the Arabic version of the gazette will be ratified.

Steps
1- Select the service and take a number from the queue machine on the fifth floor and go to the
relevant window of the Gazette Department, the documents will be checked
2- Pay the fees of the Gazette issues to be ratified for authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
at ALEXBANK on the ground floor at the Investor Service Center (“ISC”) in Cairo or to the cash desk
of the ISC at the governorates, or any branch within the Free Zones.
3- Receive the requested copies from the relevant window of the Gazette Department on the fifth floor
from 9 AM to 12 PM to register the names, and receive them on the same day. In case you opt not
receive the copies, this will be on your company's responsibility.

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 Pay the service fees

Select the service, take

a number, go to the
relevant window of the Receive the
Gazette Department, 1 requested copies
3

Publication
and your documents will from the relevant
be reviewed. window of the
Gazette Department

Fees
Payable
Service Description Value Place of payment
to

Ratification of investment
gazette so that the relevant
GAFI cash desk at
office of the Ministry of EGP 100 per each decision
the ISC in Cairo, or
Foreign Affairs authenticates or articles of incorporation GAFI
the cash desks of the
the decision or the articles of requested to be ratified
branches.
incorporation requested to be
ratified.

Service Place

5th Floor

Note
- For information about the publication status of the company's free gazette, dial 16035

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 Correction of Mistake(s) in the Investment Gazette Copies

Required Documents
1- The investment gazette issues in which mistakes are found.
2- A copy of the document published in the gazette to verify whether the mistake is a typo or a
content mistake.
3- A power of attorney or an authorization made by the company or the establishment to the
individual receiving the gazette to be corrected.
4- A copy of the personal ID card or passport of the individual receiving the Gazette to be
ratified for authentication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Publication

Steps

� Select the service; take a number from the queue machine on the fifth floor; head to gazette
department window so that mistakes could be reviewed.
A. If the mistake is a typo, it will be corrected and the gazette will be reprinted.
B. If the mistake was made by the company, it must be corrected by the Incorporation and/or
Amendment Department. The corrected investment gazette issues will then be published
at the company's expense, and the issues containing the mistakes will be submitted to be
destroyed.
C. If the mistake was made by the Incorporation and/or Amendment Department, then the
Incorporation/Amendment Department must correct the issues.

The mistake is a typo, it

A will be corrected and the
gazette will be reprinted

The mistake was made by

2 B
the company, it must be
corrected by the company,
The corrected investment
gazette issues will then be
published.

Select the The mistake was made by

service, take a
number, go to the 1 C the Incorporation and/or
Amendment Department,
relevant window then the Incorporation/
of the Gazette Amendment Department
Department must correct the issues.

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Fees
1- If it is the company's mistake, the correction will be effected at the company's expense, and the
company will pay the correction fee, which is equal to the service fee.
2- If it is the Incorporation and/or Amendment Department mistake, then it will be corrected by them
free of charge.

Service Place

Publication
5th Floor

Note
- For information about the publication status of the company's free gazette, dial 16035

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 Real Estate and Lands Allocation

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 Real Estate and Lands Allocation
VII. Real Estate and
Lands Allocation

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 Real Estate and Lands Allocation

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 Real Estate Allocation Service in the Event of not posting an
Announcement on GAFI's Official Website

Required Documents
1- A request on the company’s part for allocation of the land.
2- A feasibility study on the project.
3- An engineering drawing of the project.
4- Articles of incorporation or articles of association of the company, or the incorporation
decision of the establishment.

Real Estate and Lands Allocation

5- The commercial registry.
6- The tax card.
7- A valid copy of the applicant's ID.
8- A valid copy of the ID of the attorney of the applicant and a copy of the power of attorney
duly executed to the attorney.
9- Financial solvency and previous experience documents.
10- Any other documents the customer wishes to submit.
11- An application form for allocation of real estate for the purpose of setting up an investment
project in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 72 of 2017 and its Executive
Regulations.

Steps
1. The application form together with the required documents must be completed.
2. Then, the customer goes to the Land Uses Department at the Investment Service Center (the «ISC»)
to review the application.
3. After that, the customer goes to the Administrative Affairs Department to submit the application as
well as the documents attached to it.
4. In the day following referring the matter to the Land Uses Department, the body of competent
jurisdiction over the land should be requested to provide the data of the land required for
allocation.
5. After receiving the approval on allocation of the body of competent jurisdiction in accordance
with the provisions of the Investment Law, the complete file should be referred to the Permanent
Committee to decide on the applications for allocation of lands and real estate.
6. The resolution of the Permanent Committee will be made within thirty (30) business days from
the date of receiving the complete file of the matter including the technical opinion of the body of
competent jurisdiction. Moreover, the Permanent Committee will officially notify the investor and
the body of competent jurisdiction of its decision on the aforementioned applications for allocation
of real estate.

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 Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

Real Estate or Land Allocation EGP 2000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
desks of the branches.
Real Estate and Lands Allocation

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status
VIII. Committees
on Starting the
Activity and the
Implementation
Status

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 Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

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 Determining the Date of Starting the Activity to Grant
Special Incentives to Companies and Establishments in
Accordance with the Investment Law No. 72 of 2017

Required Documents
1- A recent commercial registry.

Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

2- The tax card.
3- A certificate of registration at the General Sales Tax Department (the first negative and
positive tax declaration).
4- The contract of allocation and receipt of project site (lease – sale) + building licenses,
provided that the deed of possession be in the name of the company, not any of the
partners.
5- A statement evidencing the machinery, equipment and devices owned by the company
together with the purchase and customs release documents.
6- A statement on the company's employees together with a photocopy of the Social Insurance
Application Form (2) .
7- The notarized pages of the general journal; from the first page until the page including the
first realized revenue.
8- The first page of the inventory book endorsed by the Commercial Register.
9- The first five (5) contracts concluded by the company with customers/the first five (5)
invoices of collecting revenues/sales (a complete documentation cycle).
10- Project license-to-operate and, in respect of industrial project, the industrial registry +
photocopies of the licenses granted for each activity based on the type of such activity.
11- The company's first two (2) balance sheets or financial standings certified by the auditor.
12- An evidence on the impact of industrial waste on environment and whether there is an
industrial waste treatment plant or not.
13- The report of launching the electrical current, and a photocopy of the monthly electricity
consumption receipts starting from the date of installing the meter until the start of activity,
as well as the receipts of the following two months.
14- A receipt evidencing payment for the fees prescribed in respect of the formation of the
committee, or a certified bank check to the order of GAFI, based on the location of the
project site.
15- An acknowledgement approved by the chairperson of board of directors, the company
manager or the establishment owner evidencing that the submitted documents are correct
and valid, and including the start date of activity; the acknowledgment must be made using
the application form designated in this respect by GAFI, which can be found at the relevant
window.

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 16- A statement of the value of the investment costs certified by an auditor registered at the
Register of Accountants and Auditors.
17- Any other documents necessary for the nature of the activity, and deemed necessary by the
company to prove the actual start date of production or activity.

Steps
Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

1- The applicant goes to the Licenses General Department on the sixth floor to submit the application,
review the documents and receive the payment authorization.
2- The applicant pays committee service fees.
3- The decision on the formation of the committee will be issued.
4- The committee will conduct inspection and its report will be approved.
5- The applicant sends the original certificate of determination of production start to the appropriate
tax department (in respect of the head office and the branches). In addition, a copy of the original
certificate of enjoyment will be given to the investor (or his representative) who must sign the
acknowledgment of receipt of such copy.

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3

5
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Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

The services of the committee EGP 4000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
desks of the branches.

Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 15 business days starting from the

6th Floor day subsequent to date on which
the application has been received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 The Committee Determining the Date of Starting the
Activity for Companies Incorporated in Accordance with
the Provisions of the Investment Law No. 8 of 1997 (without
granting the incentives stipulated in Law No. 72 of 2017)

Required Documents
Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

1- The incorporation decision as amended.

2- A recent commercial registry.
3- The tax card.
4- A certificate of registration at the General Sales Tax Department (the first negative and
positive tax declaration).
5- The contract of allocation and receipt of project site (lease – sale) + building licenses,
provided that the deed of possession be in the name of the company, not any of the
partners.
6- A statement evidencing the machinery, equipment and devices owned by the company
together with the purchase and customs release documents.
7- A statement on the company's employees together with a photocopy of the Social Insurance
Application Form (2) (if any).
8- The notarized pages of the general journal; from the first page until the page including the
first realized revenue.
9- The first page of the inventory book endorsed by the Commercial Register.
10- The first five (5) contracts concluded by the company with customers/the first five (5)
invoices of collecting revenues/sales.
11- Project license-to-operate and, in respect of industrial project, the industrial registry +
photocopies of the licenses granted for each activity based on the type of such activity.
12- The company's first two (2) balance sheets or financial standings certified by the auditor.
13- An evidence on the impact of industrial waste on environment and whether there is an
industrial waste treatment plant or not.
14- The report of launching the electrical current, and a photocopy of the monthly electricity
consumption receipts starting from the date of installing the meter until the start of activity,
as well as the receipts of the following two months.
15- A receipt evidencing payment for the fees prescribed in respect of the formation of the
committee, or a certified bank check to the order of GAFI, based on the location of the
project site.
16- An acknowledgement approved by the chairperson of board of directors, the company
manager or the establishment owner evidencing that the submitted documents are correct
and valid, and including the start date of activity; the acknowledgment must be made using
the application form designated in this respect by GAFI, which can be found at the relevant
window.

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 17- Any other documents necessary for the nature of the activity, and deemed necessary by the
company to prove the actual start date of production or activity.

Steps
1- The applicant goes to the Licenses General Department on the sixth floor to submit the application,

Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

review the documents and receive the payment authorization.
2- The applicant pays committee service fees.
3- The decision on the formation of the committee will be issued.
4- The committee will conduct inspection and its report will be approved.
5- The applicant sends the original certificate of determination of production start to the appropriate
tax department (in respect of the head office and the branches). In addition, a copy of the original
certificate of enjoyment will be given to the investor (or his representative) who must sign the
acknowledgment of receipt of such copy.

1
3

5
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 Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

The services of the committee EGP 3000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
desks of the branches.
Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 15 business days starting from the

6 Floor
th day subsequent to date on which
the application has been received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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The Committee Determining Companies Implementation Status

Required Documents
1- A recent commercial registry
2- The contract of allocation and receipt of project site (lease – sale) + building licenses,
provided that the deed of possession be in the name of the company, not any of the

Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

partners.
3- The last five (5) raw materials purchase invoices.
4- The last five (5) revenues/sales collection invoices.
5- Project license-to-operate and, in respect of industrial project, the industrial registry (if any)
+ photocopies of the licenses granted for each activity based on the type of such activity.
6- The company’s last two (2) balance sheets or financial standing certified by the auditor.
7- The last five (5) monthly electricity consumption receipts.
8- A receipt evidencing payment for the fees prescribed in respect of the formation of the
committee, or a certified bank check to the order of GAFI, based on the location of the
project site.

Steps
1- The applicant goes to the Licenses General Department on the sixth floor to submit the application,
review the documents and receive the payment authorization.
2- The applicant pays committee service fees.
3- The decision on the formation of the committee will be issued.
4- The committee will conduct inspection and its report will be approved.

1 3

4
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 Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

The services of the committee EGP 3000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
desks of the branches.
Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 15 business days starting from the

6 Floor
th day subsequent to date on which
the application has been received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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 Implementation Completion Committee for Companies
Incorporated in Accordance with Law No. 230 of 1989

Required Documents
1- The incorporation decision as amended.
2- A recent commercial registry

Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

3- The contract of allocation and receipt of project site (lease – sale) + building licenses,
provided that the deed of possession be in the name of the company, not any of the
partners.
4- The company's last balance sheet or the financial standing certified by the auditor.
5- Project implementation milestones schedule as certified by the project consultant.
6- A receipt evidencing payment for the fees prescribed in respect of the formation of the
committee, or a certified bank check to the order of GAFI, based on the location of the
project site.

Steps
1- The applicant goes to the Licenses General Department on the sixth floor to submit the application,
review the documents and receive the payment authorization.
2- The applicant pays committee service fees.
3- The decision on the formation of the committee will be issued.
4- The committee will conduct inspection and its report will be approved.

1 3

4
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 Fees

Payable Methods/places of
Service Description Value
to payment

GAFI cash desk at the

The services of the committee EGP 3000 GAFI ISC in Cairo, or the cash
desks of the branches.
Committees on Starting the Activity and the Implementation Status

Service Place Service Time

ֺ 15 business days starting from the

6 Floor
th day subsequent to date on which
the application has been received.

Note
- You can receive and print out the documents you do not have via email: [email protected] or
“WhatsApp”.

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Premier
Services Unit

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� Background:

The Premier Unit was established in November 19, 2017. It provides all services rendered in the
Investment Service Center (ISC) including those of all supporting bodies that are necessary for
contracts approval.

ֺ The Egyptian Bar Association

ֺ The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA)
ֺ The Real Estate Publicity Department
ֺ The Chamber of Commerce
ֺ The Commercial Register
ֺ Investment Taxes and Companies Taxes offices

The investor waits for the services to be done on his behalf in return for EGP 7,500 as service fees.
During such period, the investor enjoys the following:

Premier Services Unit

The daily issues of
many newspapers
in Arabic and
English

Café for ordering

drinks

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 Service Service Time
ֺ Incorporating companies of all legal structures (Sole proprietorship –
Partnerships – Corporations), as well as preparing banks certificates, Same day
non-confusion certificates together with background check forms.

ֺ Incorporating companies operating under the Free Zones System

after the approval of Zones Management (Conversion – Merger – 48 Hours
Split-up).

ֺ Ratifying minutes of meeting of boards of directors and ordinary

Same day
general meetings.

ֺ Preparing memoranda to be proposed to GAFI CEO legal advisors

48 Hours
before approval.

ֺ Ratifying minutes of extraordinary meetings; minutes of meetings

on company conversion, split-up, change of legal structure; and
Same day
minutes of BoD meeting on capital increase of all legal structures of
companies (Sole proprietorship – Partnerships – Corporations).

ֺ Issuing recommendations on residence permits, subordinates

Premier Services Unit

recruitment and work permits on the same day as well as endorsing Same day
residence visa in the passport.

ֺ Issuing recommendations of customs and taxes Same day

ֺ Effecting shares trading 48 Hours

ֺ Providing the services of business activity start committees and

48 Hours
implementation status committees

Vision
Turning the Arab Republic of Egypt into one of the most attracting countries to Arab and foreign
investments.

Target
Streamlining the procedures in the shortest period of time and with the best quality as well as
eliminating red tape in a more welcoming and entertaining environment.

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The Relevant
Ministries and
Bodies Represented
at the ISC

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Ministry of Manpower and Ministry of Trade and Ministry of Electricity and
Immigration Industry Renewable Energy

Ministry of Supply and

Ministry of Interior Internal Trade

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ministry of Social

Ministry of Tourism Solidarity

Egyptian Bar Association

Real Estate Publicity

Department

The Federation of Egyptian

Egyptian Tax Authority Chambers of Commerce

Misr for Central Clearing,

Depository and Registry General Authority for
Reconstruction Projects and
Agricultural Projects (GARPAD)

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Services/Scope of Functions Carried out by each Ministry/Body
Represented at the ISC
� Ministry of Water Resources and Irrigation (The Fourth Floor)
ֺ Licensing marinas, casinos, restaurants, disco, cruise ships and social clubs, and granting
tourism cruise ships to be on the Nile River watercourse and its shore;
ֺ Licensing social clubs;
ֺ Granting floating hotels license or tourist activities like hydrofoil to be in Lake Nasser in front of
the High Dam;
ֺ Licensing the drilling of underground wells for the purpose of agriculture in the new desert
lands, valley and delta;
ֺ Licensing the drilling of wells for the provision of potable water or for other purposes;
ֺ Replying to all matters relating to the sectors concerned with the fields of (drilling wells of all
kinds, river marinas licensing, irrigation of new lands and licensing the transfer of stored silt
from watercourses;
ֺ Handling all matters relating to the Irrigation Sector; the Egyptian Public Authority For Drainage
Projects (EPADP); the agricultural drainage; the River Nile Protection Sector; the Groundwater
Sector; the Egyptian Public Authority for the High Dam and Aswan Reservoir; the Egyptian
Survey Authority (ESA); and the Shore Protection Authority (SPA); and
ֺ Following up on all matters relating to the investors with the heads of sectors of the Ministry of
Water Resources and Irrigation.

� Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy (The Fourth Floor)

ֺ Replying to the investors' applications for the services provided by the Ministry of Electricity and
Renewable Energy;
ֺ Providing the investment services relating to the scope of work of the Ministry; and
ֺ Approving and ratifying any decisions, procedures, documents or contracts required to be
obtained from GAFI.

� Ministry of Trade and Industry

Industrial Development Authority (The Third Floor)

ֺ Carrying out the procedures of registration for the first time at the Industrial Register
«Temporary»;
ֺ Issuing a temporary one-year certificate of registration at the Industrial Register;
ֺ Renewing the certificates of registration at the Industrial Register;
ֺ Amending the registration data of the company at the Industrial Register;
ֺ Responding to the application for a true copy of the industrial registry;
ֺ Responding to the application for a replacement of a lost certificate of the industrial registry;

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 ֺ Responding to the application for obtaining a certificate of data of the industrial registry;
ֺ Ratifying the invoices of production requirements necessary for launching the commissioning
process;
ֺ Issuing a letter specifying the quantity of natural gas;
ֺ Issuing a letter specifying the quantity of diesel and fuel necessary for machinery and equipment
operation;
ֺ Ratifying the invoices of new and secondhand machinery and equipment;
ֺ Issuing letters on the temporary release of imported components;
ֺ Specifying the percentage of local product in response to the needs of the governmental bodies
(the head office at the 5th Settlement);
ֺ Issuing a letter addressed to the General Organization for Export and Import Control (GOEIC) to
specify the percentage of the local manufacture in the product;
ֺ Responding to applications for the implementation of Article (4) of Law No. 186 of 1986 on
the total amount of the importation invoices, including pipes and cables required for project
machinery and equipment;
ֺ Responding to applications for the implementation of the third paragraph of Article (5) of the
Republican Decree on the release of the total amount of invoices including the requirements
and components necessary for the refurbishment of railway locomotives turbines;
ֺ Granting commercial or industrial license to chemical warehouses;
ֺ Issuing chemical warehouses licensing services; and
ֺ Responding to applications for conducting feasibility, economic, technical, financial and
marketing studies.

� Ministry of Manpower and Immigration

Foreigners Work Permit Office (The Second Floor)

ֺ Receiving applications for starting the procedures of issuing work permits and granting the
foreigner a temporary residence permit for 6 months or a receipt from the Passport Office that
evidences starting the procedures of obtaining a residence permit for six months starting from
the date of arrival to the country;
ֺ Issuing and handing over the permits approved by Homeland Security to the persons
concerned;
ֺ Renewing work permits;
ֺ Issuing a replacement of a lost or damaged permit;
ֺ Revoking permits; and
ֺ Issuing work permits for foreigners working for companies governed by the provisions of
Law No. 159 of 1981 in order for them to obtain residence permits for work purposes in the
country.

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� Ministry of Justice
Real Estate Publicity and Registration Department (The First Floor)
ֺ Notarizing full powers of attorney on incorporation and amendment of companies;
ֺ Notarizing special powers of attorney and acknowledgements;
ֺ Issuing true copies of full powers of attorney;
ֺ Issuing and notarizing certificates of special powers of attorney;
ֺ Notarizing articles of incorporation of companies;
ֺ Notarizing amending articles of incorporation of companies;
ֺ Notarizing commercial ledgers;
ֺ Notarizing agreements merging a partnership into a joint stock company;
ֺ Notarizing agreements merging a limited liability company into a joint stock company;
ֺ Notarizing a merger agreement between two joint stock companies;
ֺ Handling incidents of loss of commercial ledgers of any company;
ֺ Notarizing vehicle sale contracts;
ֺ Notarizing vehicle sale power of attorney;
ֺ Notarizing signatures of investors concerned;
ֺ Obtaining the ratification of the secretary general – Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
ֺ Providing evidence on the date of unofficial documents (Branches only);
ֺ Notarizing assignment of industrial and commercial licenses (Branches only); and
ֺ Providing evidence on the dates of contracts of tenancy in accordance with the subject matter
and territorial jurisdiction of the office (Ismailia branch only).

� Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation (MIIC)

The Financial Regulatory Agency (The First Floor)

ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings, where all the issued capital is in cash;
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings where the issued capital consists of cash and in-kind shares;
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings, in the event of merging two companies or more where the resulting company is
a new company;

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ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings, where any of such companies undergo change of legal structure;
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings, where the issued capital is resulting from book valuation;
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings, where such companies convert from being governed by Law No. 159 of 1981 to
Law No. 8 of 1997 and vice versa);
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings, where such companies convert from being governed by the Free Zones System
to the Internal Investment System and vice versa);
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of initial
shareholdings, where any of such companies is being split up into two or more joint stock
companies; and
ֺ In respect of joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares which are incorporated
in accordance with the provisions of Law No. 8 of 1997 and the Executive Regulations thereof,
or Law No. 159 of 1981 and the Executive Regulations thereof, approving the issue of cash
increase shares paid by the senior shareholders only.

The Egyptian Exchange (The First Floor)

ֺ Issuing data, reports and certificates to provide general services to the customers via the office
of the Egyptian Exchange at GAFI in order to facilitate the procedures to the customers;
ֺ Issuing transactions statement on a specific security within a specific period starting from
January 1, 2003;
ֺ Issuing customer transactions statement on a specific security within a specific period starting
from January 1, 2003;
ֺ Issuing transactions statement on a customer in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) market (all –
orders – deals – transfer of ownership) within a period starting from January 1, 2003;
ֺ Issuing a true copy of notices of transfer of ownership;
ֺ Issuing listing certificates;
ֺ Clarifying the e-listing system and illustrating the methodology of using such system in inquiring
about any services relating to the listing;
ֺ Providing technical consultancy and answering the inquiries of those applying for securities
listing on the Egyptian Exchange, whether in respect of making a new listing, capital increase

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 or an amendment of the data of the listed securities, and clarifying the required documents
such as (documents for listing a company for the first time, documents for company's capital
increase, …) in order to proceed with the procedures related to listing; and
ֺ Registering every newly incorporated company – after having been listed on Misr for Central
Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) by the central depository and registration of securities
system – in the Egyptian Exchange, and issuing certificates of registration of companies that
are not listed on the Egyptian Exchange.

� Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade

Unified Investment Commercial Register (The Third Floor)

ֺ Registering corporations;
ֺ Registering partnerships;
ֺ Registering sole proprietorship;
ֺ Entering endorsement in commercial registries;
ֺ Crossing out commercial registries;
ֺ Renewing applications for commercial registry;
ֺ Registering foreign companies branches;
ֺ Issuing official copies, certificates of data, and copies of articles of incorporation;
ֺ Approving commercial books (ledgers – inventory);
ֺ Approving official documents intended to be ratified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
ֺ Issuing certificates of non-confusion of name; and
ֺ Reviewing articles of incorporation intended to be registered with the appropriate court (Ismailia
branch).

� Ministry of Interior
Investment Passports Office (The Second Floor)
ֺ Issuing a one-year temporary residence permit;
ֺ Issuing a five-year temporary residence permit;
ֺ Issuing a three-year temporary residence permit;
ֺ Issuing temporary residence permit for the purpose of tourism until legalizing the status at
GAFI;
ֺ Renewing and issuing Egyptian passports to the employees of various MIIC sectors and Egyptian
investors;
ֺ Moving valid residence permits [from an old to a new passport];
ֺ Issuing continuous residence permit to those who completed ten (10) consecutive years in
Egypt, without having committed any violation of residence permit;

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 ֺ Issuing residence at the guarantee of the Egyptian spouse, provided that an evidence on the
latest residence has been obtained from the police station within whose jurisdiction falls the
place of residence of any of the spouses;
ֺ Legalizing the status of expatriate nationalities in Egypt by granting them the legalization seal
of tourism;
ֺ Granting registration seals to some nationalities; and
ֺ At the request of the company owner, granting one (1) week as a grace period for finalizing
residence in Egypt and travelling abroad.

� Ministry of Social Solidarity

The office of the National Organization for Social Insurance (The Third Floor)
ֺ Providing establishments with the service of subscription to the National organization for Social
Insurance;
ֺ Examining the complaints referred from the ISC;
ֺ Examining insurance complaints referred to the Disputes Resolution Committee;
ֺ Examining the complaints referred from the Head of the Investment Services Sector;
ֺ Replying to the incoming letters from the Government Services Department;
ֺ Examining the incoming letters from the Legal Department (companies of Law No. 8 and Law
No. 159, and free zones);
ֺ Insuring employers (Alexandria branch);
ֺ Receiving and registering joining forms of employees at companies;
ֺ Receiving and registering exit forms of employees at companies;
ֺ Opening new subscription files at the unit (Alexandria branch);
ֺ Issuing port and customs permits to employees (Alexandria branch);
ֺ Purchasing an insurance policy period to employees and employers (Alexandria branch);
ֺ Inquiring about and registering employees insurance numbers (Alexandria branch);
ֺ Collecting dues at the unit (Alexandria branch);
ֺ Making the required amendments as regards employees and establishments (Alexandria
branch);
ֺ Issuing all kinds of insurance certificates:
ֺ Vehicle certificate;
ֺ Driver certificate;
ֺ General certificate for an establishment;
ֺ Approving employees medical insurance form (Alexandria branch); and
ֺ Approving employees' and employers' ID cards (Alexandria branch).

� Ministry of Finance
Value Added Tax Office (The Third Floor)
ֺ Providing registration at the sales tax;
ֺ Raising awareness on the articles of the Sales Tax Law and submitting all the evidence that
clarify that law;

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 ֺ Receiving inquiries and complaints relating to the application of the provisions of the Sales Tax
Law; and
ֺ Issuing replacement of lost/damaged registration certificate.

Investment Taxes Office (The First Floor)

ֺ Opening tax records and issuing tax card;
ֺ Receiving tax declarations to be delivered to the Investment Taxes Mission;
ֺ (companies);
ֺ Raising awareness and guidance on taxes;
ֺ Notifying companies by letters clarifying the data of the tax card;
ֺ Providing evidence on tax exemption and tax holiday (branches);
ֺ Extending the validity period of the tax card (branches);
ֺ Issuing letters addressed to the Department of Motor Vehicles (branches);
ֺ Amending tax card data; adding branches or sales outlets; changing or adding business activity
or production; adding business activity or production start date; and issuing the tax card after
the amendments (branches);
ֺ Issuing a replacement of the lost or damaged document or renewing the tax card (branches);
ֺ Suspending, winding up or resuming business activity (branches);
ֺ Receiving objections and appeals against tax standard forms (branches);
ֺ Receiving tax checks and transfer payments on tax declarations only (branches); and
ֺ Receiving bank notices (branches).

Joint Stock Companies Taxes Office (The First Floor)

ֺ Opening tax records for new shareholders;

ֺ Issuing tax cards;
ֺ Raising awareness and guidance on taxes;
ֺ Authenticating signatures on the certificates relating to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
ֺ Issuing letters addressed to the Department of Motor Vehicles (Alexandria Branch);
ֺ Amending tax card data, or adding branches or sales outlets (Alexandria Branch);
ֺ Issuing a replacement of the lost or damaged document or renewing the tax card (Alexandria
Branch);
ֺ Suspending or winding up business activity (Alexandria Branch);
ֺ Receiving tax declarations (Alexandria Branch);
ֺ Notifying other tax offices to add a business activity to the tax card issued by such other tax
offices (in case the investor's tax card is issued by a tax office other than GAFI's tax office)
(Alexandria branch);
ֺ Receiving objections and appeals against tax standard forms (Alexandria Branch);
ֺ Receiving tax checks (Alexandria Branch); and
ֺ Receive bank notices (Alexandria Branch).

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 Egyptian Customs Authority Office (The Third Floor)

ֺ Briefing the investor as regards the decisions relating to assembly industries, the applicability
of Article (6) of the Customs Tariff and to the extent of making use of the said Article (6);
ֺ Assisting investors in course of obtaining their customs registration card;
ֺ Guiding the investor on who to obtain licenses to establish public and private customs
warehouses and free zones;
ֺ Providing temporary release of investors' vehicles;
ֺ Informing the investor of the new customs procedures (prior release and logistic zones);
ֺ Answering all inquiries of the investor and solving their problems;
ֺ Informing the investor of the customs exemptions set out in Law No. 186 of 1986 as amended
by Law No. 8 of 2005 and the Executive Regulations thereof;
ֺ Conducting feasibility study with the investors based on the customs tariff;
ֺ Informing the investor of the detailed agreements; and
ֺ Informing the investor of exportation procedures.

� Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Foreign Affairs Authentication Office (The Third Floor)

ֺ Normal authentications:
- Education certificates;
- Certificate of experience;
- Documents issued by the Ministry of Interior;
- Certificates of birth and death;
- Certificates of embracing Islam;
- Registration at syndicates; and
- Translated certificates.
ֺ Trade authentications.

� Ministry of Tourism
Office of the Central Department of Licensing and Tourism Requirements (The Fourth Floor)

ֺ Responding to applications for license to construct, build or run hotel facilities;

ֺ Providing approvals of the Ministry of Tourism on the issue of work permit to foreigners employed
in hotel facilities; and
ֺ Founding tourism transportation company (bus and limousine).

Office of the Tourism Development Authority (The Fourth Floor)

ֺ Allocating lands, owned by the Tourism Development Authority outside the governorates
frontiers, to investors to set up tourism development projects.

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� Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation
Office of the General Authority for Reconstruction Projects and Agricultural Development
(GARPAD) (The Fourth Floor)

ֺ Answering investors' inquires relating to the services rendered by GARPAD;

ֺ Legalizing cases of adverse possession over state-owned property in accordance with Law No.
148 of 2006;
ֺ For agricultural use purposes, selling plots of land in different regions by way of public auction
to individuals, or granting the right of usufruct to such plots of land to companies;
ֺ Disposing of river bottomland, islands, lakes and fences;
ֺ Disposing by way of sale in favor of social classes listed in Article (14) of Law No. 143 of 1981
(Armed Forces laid off graduates – civil servants – pensioners);
ֺ Examining economic feasibility studies submitted by the companies; and
ֺ Analyzing soil and ground water (springs).

Office of the General Authority for Fish Resources Development (GAFRD) (The Fourth Floor)

ֺ Offering technical consultancy on fish farming, and responding to investors’ inquiries;

ֺ Examining and selecting the sites valid for fish farming and deciding on whether such sites are
suitable;
ֺ Approving the license to set up private ownership fisheries;
ֺ Licensing the operation of fisheries;
ֺ Determining the boundaries and dimensions of the surface areas required for fish farming and
drawing the same on cadastral maps;
ֺ Carry out technical follow-up and specifying fisheries production start date; and
ֺ Licensing or renewing fishing vessels license-to-operate.

„„ Egyptian Bar Association - Bar Association Office (The First Floor)

ֺ Endorsing articles of incorporation, amending articles, and all contracts exceeding EGP 20,000;
and
ֺ Responding to all enquiries of investors.

„„ The Federation of Egyptian Chambers of Commerce (The First Floor)

ֺ Granting license-to-operate to joint stock companies incorporated in accordance with Law No.
159 of 1981;
ֺ Granting license-to-operate to limited liability companies incorporated in accordance with Law
No. 159 of 1981;
ֺ Amending (capital – address – partner exit) (branches only);
ֺ Issuing certificate of cross-out of commercial registry or company liquidation (branches only);
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 ֺ Issuing a certificate of endorsement of BoD minutes of meeting/ordinary and extraordinary
general meetings (Alexandria and Ismailia branch).

„„ Egypt Post (In front of the ISC)

ֺ Selling stamps, application forms, phone credit;

ֺ Making government transfer payments;
ֺ Providing outgoing and incoming mail, and registration;
ֺ Providing international express mail service;
ֺ Making collections on behalf of other offices;
ֺ Carrying out credit and debit transactions;
ֺ Opening savings book;
ֺ Providing phone bill collection;
ֺ Providing instant wire transfers (withdrawal – disbursement);
ֺ Providing current, silver and golden accounts (Alexandria branch);
ֺ Providing pensions disbursement (Alexandria branch); and
ֺ Internal and international parcel service (Alexandria branch).

„„ Misr for Central Clearing, Depository and Registry (MCDR) (The First Floor – The Third Floor)

ֺ Providing technical consultancy regarding all provided services;

ֺ Listing joint stock companies and partnerships limited by shares via the central depository
system;
ֺ Providing customer service;
ֺ Issuing shareholders lists; and
ֺ Providing e-signature.

„„ Egypt Trust (Egyptian Co. For Digital Signature & Information Security) (The Third Floor)

ֺ Issuing certificates of e-signature.

„„ ALEXBANK (The Ground Floor – The First Floor)

ֺ Providing banking services (ATMs are available at the ISC)

„„ Banque Msr (The First Floor – The Third Floor)

ֺ Providing banking services (ATMs are available at the ISC)

„„ Commercial International Bank (CIB) (The First Floor)

ֺֺ Providing banking services (ATMs are available at the ISC)

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Investor Service
Centers in
Governorates

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Existing Investor Service Centers

Cairo
Branch Officer Ms. Gihan el-Berry
Branch Address 3 Salah Salem St., Fairground, Nasr City, Cairo
Branch Officer Mobile 01005395414 – 01222113731
Branch line 16035
E-mail [email protected]

Alexandria
Branch Officer Mr. Ossama Abu el-Magd
Branch Address Km 29 Alexandria Dessert Rd. / Dessert Rd, Alexandria
Branch Officer Mobile 01001518897
Branch line 034500317
034500327
034500525
Fax 034500316
E-mail [email protected]

Ismailia
Branch Officer Mr. Tarik Hegab
Branch Address Ismailia Governorate, Qortoba Tower, 3rd Floor, in front of the
Parking Complex, Shibin Al Kom St, behind the Courts Complex, in
front of the New Parking Complex
Branch Officer Mobile 01223734257
01002681718
Branch line 0643225488
0643224484
Fax 0643225606
E-mail [email protected]

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 10th of Ramadan
Branch Officer Mr. Adel Atteya
Branch Address Banks area, Investors Association Building, in front of el-Kafrawy
garden, 10th of Ramadan, Sharqia Governorate.
Branch Officer Mobile 01007986561
Branch line 015494559
015494033
015494507
Fax 015494017
015494016
E-mail [email protected]

Asyut
Branch Officer Mr. Saeed Salem
Branch Address The Premises of Asyut Governorate, 7th floor, Nile Cornish
Branch Officer Mobile 01008733474
Branch line 0882293228
0882293229
Fax 0882293227
E-mail [email protected]

Sohag
Branch Officer Mr. Mohamed Abd el-Wahab
Branch Address Supervisor of the ISC branch in Sohag
Nasser City in Sohag, the Old Premises of Sohag Governorate,
Investment Service Complex, Sohag Police Station II, above Nasser
Post Office.
Branch Officer Mobile 01067601222
Branch line 0934611380
0934600114
Fax 09334611986
E-mail [email protected]

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 6th of October
Branch Officer Mr. Sherif el-Qousy
Branch Address GAFI's building, Egyptian Media Production City, Gate 2, 6th of
October city.
Branch Officer Mobile 01008256827
Branch line 38555366
38555057
Fax 38555377
E-mail [email protected]

Gamasa
Branch Officer Mr. Taha el-Ghamry
Branch Address 15th of May services area in Gamasa, in front of Tayseer business
center.
Branch Officer Mobile 01091788912
E-mail [email protected]

Investment Service Centers to be opened/under construction

Suez
Branch Officer Mr. Hader Khalaf Mohamed
Branch Address Ataqa Public Free Zone, Suez
Branch Officer Mobile 01223387738

Menya
Branch Officer Mr. Mohamed Hussein
Branch Address al-Mutahera Industrial Zone
Branch Officer Mobile 01000004736

Fayoum
Branch Address Industrial Zone, Kom Oshim

South Sinai
Branch Address Sharm el-Sheikh

Qena
Branch Address In the vicinity of Irrigation Project 115, Qena cancelled Khawr, el-
mwaqef Rd, Bahary.

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 ISC Means of Communication

Hotline

16035
Social Media

MIICEgypt
on

Website
Ministry of Investment and International Cooperation
www.miic.gov.eg
The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones
www.gafi.gov.eg

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