Egypt: Government, Public Sector

Egypt permits 100% foreign ownership in most sectors under Investment Law No. 72 of 2017 and companies law No.159 of the year 1981. Restrictions apply to a limited group of activities, including commercial agency work...

The Translation of Law No. 81 of 2016 presents an English version of Egypt’s Civil Service Law and its rules for public-sector employment. Law No. 81 of 2016 applies to positions within ministries, government departments, administrative agencies, local administration units, and public authorities, unless their establishing legislation provides otherwise. The English version of the Civil Service Law explains the legal framework governing the rights, duties, and professional responsibilities of public employees.

Egypt's free zones offer investors a unique opportunity to establish businesses within a regulated legal framework that provides freedom of capital movement, ease of import and export, and extensive exemptions from taxes and fees. Understanding the requirements, procedures, and benefits of establishing operations in general versus private free zones is essential for anyone looking to expand their commercial or industrial operations in Egypt while maintaining global competitiveness.